AN ANALYTICAL STUDY ON THE CONSUMPTION OF SECURITY STICKERS IN AIR CARGO OPERATIONS

Air cargo operations use security stickers as their most essential yet least examined material resource which they need for their operations. The high-volume express logistics system uses tamper-evident labels to achieve two purposes because they function as main security measures against cargo tampering during all handling procedures while they also fulfil regulatory requirements established by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). Most cargo stations handle their procurement process and track their daily operations because these two activities remain informal with no established methods to identify their wasteful practices. The research study aimed to investigate the actual security sticker usage pattern, identify the main factors that caused usage differences, and evaluate the current inventory management system maturity for this consumable item. The researchers used direct observation and stock register verification together with standardized questionnaires to gather data from operational staff working in the inbound, outgoing, and security departments. The study establishes that waste levels remain low but human tracking and inconsistent application methods together with unexpected supply chain interruptions create preventable operational inefficiencies.The study presents practical recommendation s which enable organizations to move toward using digitally monitored RFID sticker systems together with an inventory system that automatically adjusts during periods of increased cargo demand.