Making Vinyl Memphis

In February 2020, a factory explosion in California left the global vinyl manufacturing industry with only one lacquer supplier, an early critical step in the record-making process. Somehow the remaining Japanese supplier has ramped up production to keep kept the entire eco-system afloat. But even they're one tsunami away from putting all production at a standstill.
Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) is the oldest and largest nonprofit that helps organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters by providing education, accreditation, and thought leadership in business continuity, disaster recovery, cyber resilience and related fields. Ray Seid will provide tips of how to protect your operation if disaster occurs.

The ultra-competitive vinyl manufacturing industry is heavily reliant of electronic delivery of everything from music files to contracts with suppliers and customers. Are your computer systems adequately protected from a cyber attack?

The rapid rebirth of vinyl over the past decade has been exploited by nefarious parties internationally. Our speaker has been tracking the illegal activity for the VRMA. 

As the demand for vinyl re-surges, so do the threats of counterfeit pressings, supply chain diversion, and collector avidity. This panel will explore cutting-edge anti-counterfeit solutions that protect artists, labels, pressing plants, and enthusiasts. Join us to learn how authentication technologies are securing the future of vinyl and enhancing consumer trust.