Building trust through transparency. Ensuring resilience through foresight.
We are an independent 501(c)(3) think-tank dedicated to supply chain security, open-source intelligence, and critical infrastructure policy.
Established
2023
Research Team
12 Researchers
Status
501(c)(3)
Our Mission
Seed Funding
$50M
Active Projects
14
Published Reports
27
Partner Agencies
6
PLIANT Institute is an independent 501(c)(3) think-tank dedicated to the intersection of logistics security and open-source intelligence. Based in Palo Alto, California, we operate as a neutral research hub, providing the analytical depth required to navigate the complexities of global supply chains.
Our mission is to build trust through transparency and ensure resilience through foresight. We bridge the gap between academic research and policy implementation, focusing on predictive models for disruption forecasting and the ethical frameworks governing information sharing.
We are committed to maintaining our independence and academic rigor. By leveraging advanced data visualization and interdisciplinary methodologies, we provide critical infrastructure stakeholders with the tools to anticipate threats and secure their networks.
Research Areas
Port & Terminal Vulnerability Mapping
We analyze physical and digital infrastructure to identify critical points of failure in global logistics hubs.
Nation-State Targeting of Logistics Networks
Investigating the intersection of cyber-physical attacks and the manipulation of supply chain data.
Supply Chain Disclosure & Transparency
Developing frameworks for mandatory transparency in complex global procurement and manufacturing.
OSINT Methodology & Ethics
Establishing rigorous standards for open-source intelligence collection and its ethical application.
Predictive Models for Disruption Forecasting
Utilizing machine learning to anticipate disruptions and optimize resilience in critical infrastructure.
Industry Trust & Information Sharing
Designing secure frameworks for sharing sensitive data between public agencies and private industry.
Our Leadership & Research Fellows
Guided by experts in supply chain security and open-source intelligence, we lead the charge in building resilient global infrastructure.
Director
Research Fellow
Deputy Director, Policy
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
Journal
Deep-dive analyses and policy briefs on supply chain resilience and critical infrastructure security.
JUNE 2026
OSINT
Methodology for Nation-State Targeting of Logistics Networks
Strategic Partners & Collaborators
CISA
Carnegie Endowment
FBI CD
RAND Corporation
Dept. of Defense
Fortune 100 Logistics
DHS S&T
Maritime Operators
Selected partners · Some collaborators omitted at their request
Contact
PLIANT is an independent 501(c)(3) think-tank based in Palo Alto, California. We are dedicated to ensuring supply chain resilience through open-source intelligence and predictive modeling.
General Inquiries
info@projectpliant.com
Press & Media
press@projectpliant.com
Research Collaboration
research@projectpliant.com
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California