QUESTION: Good afternoon, I am researching the CTPAT program and one (of the many) questions that has come up is the Annual Security Profile review that must be conducted after becoming CTPAT certified. I know that the business partners procedures/processes are included in the company profile, and which the supplier questionnaires are […]
Question: Does anyone have a letter sample they can share for C-TPAT in regards to truck carriers We are looking to send to all our foreign truck carriers (particular MX) a letter that they need to meet the minimum requirements for security. I don’t want to […]
Question: My company is currently working on getting our C-TPAT Certification for Tier 1. We have a few domestic locations, as well as a couple outside the US. Would the international branches be required to be “other branches” in the company profile? In addition, would those location need to be trained, […]
Question: So I would like to know if anyone can give me insight on the validation process for C-TPAT? I been told by many people that 90% of the procedures lie on our overseas suppliers as well as our carriers ocean as well as inland container carriers. So that would leave 10% on […]
Question: So I would like to know if anyone can give me insight on the validation process for C-TPAT? I been told by many people that 90% of the procedures lie on our overseas suppliers as well as our carriers ocean as well as inland container carriers. So that would leave 10% on […]
Question: Does anyone have any C-TPAT best practices in the area of container security that you are willing to share? We are an importer, and we do not store containers on our premises. ***********
Question: ooking for helpful ideas on how to get upper Management to buy into the C-TPAT Program guide lines and to support change. *************
Question: Has anyone referenced CTPAT compliance within their foreign vendor contracts? If so, would you be willing to share what you have referenced or some helpful hints?
Good afternoon! I know that this may be hard to believe but the company I work for has finally agreed to enroll in C-TPAT. I wanted to see if I could get some feedback from other members who have already gone through this process as it is new for me as well.
Question: Are any of the members willing to share a document they use to conduct an actual factory C-TPAT inspection and validation? I am not looking for a C-TPAT security questionnaire. I am looking for a document that is used when you visit a factory to validate what is stated in the Questionnaire.
Question: How are other members handling verification of vendors in China? We have responses that seem positive as far a procedures in place. Would our China office do on site inspections? Will Customs accept? ===========
QUESTION: Does anyone in the membership have a work process/guideline for checking in visitors? We are a small manufacturing firm just putting a Trade Compliance Program in place and are looking for something easily understood how to execute by several different colleagues that may man the reception desk […]
