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Your Global Partner in Quality. Your Global Partner in Quality. Reasons to Participate in C-TPAT:. Social responsibility - Participation in the war against terrorism, keep international trade flowing smoothly
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Reasons to Participate in C-TPAT: • Social responsibility - Participation in the war against terrorism, keep international trade flowing smoothly • Fast lane - Reduced inspections reduces border time, will be critical if there is another incident • Reduced cargo loss - Increased security reduces loss • Competitive Advantage - Your customers have signed up and expect you to • Brand Protection - You don't want to be associated with a terrorist event
Overview of C-TPAT Security Criteria for Importer C-TPAT Container Security Physical Access Control Point of Origin Security Criteria for Importer Personnel Security IT Security Physical Security Procedural Security Security Training and Threat Awareness
The challenge: Suppliers often lack the essential resources needed to navigate the global security standards being implemented. Programs such as C-TPAT and the AEO are not well understood. While their customers require compliance, suppliers lack critical information and knowledge of the specific requirements. The inability to comply has become a competitive disadvantage. Your Global Partner in Quality
Our Solution: Intertek is aiding a trade association and government to educate all members on global programs and prepare members on how to meet all security requirements. The Approach: Your Global Partner in Quality
Benefits of Industry Collaboration A Collaborative approach on Supply Chain Security between importers, suppliers and the government would enable the industry to: • Increase overall industry awareness through common expectations • Eliminate duplication and redundancy in effort • Share information and good practice across industry • Increase effectiveness in determining industry performance and opportunities • Empower suppliers to take ownership for improved practices • Reduced industry cost Your Global Partner in Quality
Participating Industries National Coffee Association of U.S.A., Inc. The National Coffee Association of U.S.A., Inc. (NCA) has announced that it is moving into the launch of an initiative in support of the U.S. coffee industry's participation in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program of the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) department. ANDI Colombia Hong Kong Toys Council CIAe – Confederation of Indian Apparel Exporters Vestex, Guatemala Apparel and Textile Industry Your Global Partner in Quality
Participating Organizations Ann Taylor Hallmark Mega Brands Border Bros Hanes Brands Melissa & Doug Canadian Tire Jarden Consumer Solutions NY & Co Casual Male JC Penney New Balance Chico’s Kohl’s Nike Christopher & Banks Lear Pepsi Dillard’s Little Me Perry Ellis DKNY Mamiye Brothers Philip Morris USA General Motors MeadWestvaco Polo Ralph Lauren QVC Renfro Revman Russ Berrie Sears Spencer Gifts Starbucks Target The Home Depot Toys “R” Us Wal-Mart Yazaki Your Global Partner in Quality
Your Global Partner in Quality • USEFUL Website: • www.importsecurity.com • (Useful link, C-TPAT update, news etc) • www.intertek-labtest.com.cn/ • (For checking the training/seminar schedule organized by Intertek)