Fraud costs businesses millions of dollars per year, and the resources and effort required to mitigate fraud can take precious focus way from core business initiatives. But enterprises must address this critical issue, if they are to protect their interests and the interests of their partners and customers. While one may think of fraud most commonly associated with financial and banking organizations or IT functions or networks, industries like healthcare, government and public sector are also at risk. And fraud can take many forms and affect the supply chain in numerous ways.