GETTING TO KNOW C-TPAT

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INTRODUCTION FOR GETTING TO KNOW C-TPAT

In wake of the September 11, 2001 terror attack on the US establishment, the Bureau of Customs & Border Protection (CBP) initiated a tighter security at US borders and cautioned the business community on the possible breaches in cargo security. It also prompted CBP to initiate a security program known as the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT).

This joint initiative between the CBP and the business community worldwide will not only help to strengthen the supply chain security but it will also give visible benefits to those companies choosing to participate. In exchange for implementing improve security measures and communicating security requirements to their business partners, importers can expect to reduce inspection proceedings and achieve quicker of imported freight.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The objective of this program is to provide awareness on the various proceedings outlined in C-TPAT to enhance security throughout the supply chain in accordance with the existing and anticipated requirements.

The C-TPAT emphasizes security standards from the point of manufacture, shipment, consolidation of cargo and transportation via seaports, airports, by road or rail into the United States. The C-TPAT also includes security recommendations, verifications and follow-ups to ensure compliance.

This program provides a basic scenario of C-TPAT framework and its impact to manufacturers in their shipments from Malaysia to the the US.

 

TARGET AUDIENCE

This program is designed for those who are involved in shipping, import/export documentations transportation, logistics, warehouse operations, purchasing and facility security.

 

PREREQUISITES

Participants who are involved in direct traffic, customer orders, procurement, warehousing, movement of goods and security facilitation.

 

CLASSROOM REQUIREMENTS

Basic Training room set up equipped with Projector, White Board.

 

DURATION 

2 Days (9.00 am – 5.00 pm)

 

COURSE CONTENT

The contents of this program includes the following:

DAY 1

  • Definition of C-TPAT
    • What is it all about?
    • Why was it initiated and for what?

 

  • Core focus of C-TPAT
    • The applications
    • Focused areas of communities
    • C-TPAT criterias

 

  •  The C-TPAT equivalents or partners
    • Only US have C-TPAT?
    • C-TPAT equivalents
    • Malaysia’s supply chain security program
    • Participants in Malaysia

 

  • Your company and C-TPAT
    • Where are you in this program?
    • Knowing your status

 

  • C-TPAT requirements for business partner

 

  • Container security
    • What is it?
    • How does CSI works?
    • Major elements of CSI
    • Will it delay flow of goods?
    • Benefits being a CSI port
    • Container inspection
    • Inspection points
    • Container seals
    • Seal verifications
    • Truck & trailer security

 

  • Facility security
    • Introduction
    • Gates & fence
    • Security guards
    • Parking, locking, lighting, alarm
    • CCTV

 

  • Personnel security
    • Definition
    • Background checks/investigations
    • Foreign workers hiring
    • Termination procedures
    • Code of conduct/evaluation

 

  • Access controls
    • Purpose
    • Employees
    • Visitors
    • Vendors/transporters

 

  • Visitation on site to determine the importance of secured areas

 

DAY 2

  • IT security
    • Access restrictions
    • Virus, firewall, etc.
    • Policies, measures

 

  • Training, awareness, outreach on security
    • Situational training
    • Security awareness
    • Outreach programs

 

  • Risk analysis
    • Introduction
    • 5-steps assessment

 

  • Benefits of C-TPAT certification/recognition
    • Inspections
    • Impacts
    • Other access

 

  • Self-assessing your security
    • Purpose
    • Criteria

 

  • Management commitment

 

  • Case studies & group/individual presentations

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