Many Small Medium and Large Companies ask Pinkerton to assist them in applying for and complying with C-TPAT. Pinkerton has a 100% success rate and has been approved by the National Cargo Security Council and the Toy Industry Association as their exclusive consulting firm to assist their members with
C-TPAT.
Pinkerton's VP of Supply Chain Security, Ms. Bonni Tischler, former Assistant Commissioner of US Customs, was responsible for the creation of C-TPAT. Pinkerton assisted U.S. Customs (now Customs and Border Patrol) in developing the C-TPAT guidelines, chaired the U.S. Treasury Customs Operational Advisory Committee (COAC) Technology Sub-Committee, and is currently on the COAC's Supply Chain Security Subcommittee. Security Advisory Counsel. Many of the Fortune 500 and other Manufacturing and Retail companies turn to Pinkerton for assistance when conducting a comprehensive self-assessment of their supply chain security and submitting a security questionnaire to CBP. In addition, Pinkerton helps develop and implement a long-term program to enhance their supply chain security and communicate C-TPAT guidelines to their vendors, who support their supply chain. For companies who implement these steps, CBP will provide expedited processing of their imported goods and conveyances at U.S. borders. CBP may offer participants dedicated commercial lanes and reduced inspections.
“I was informed that our C-TPAT application was accepted and rated by US Customs and Border Protection as “Level one” the highest possible rating. Thank you Pinkerton!" – Fortune 500 Electronics Manufacturer.
What is C-TPAT?
U.S. Customs has engaged the assistance of the trade community to assist in the war against terrorism. C-TPAT is a joint government-business partnership where companies agree to improve the security in their supply chain in return for "fast lane" border crossings and other important incentives". www.customs.gov
What does C-TPAT Require?
Application Phase
The first phase of C-TPAT is the application phase. In this phase an officer of the company signs an "Agreement to Voluntarily Participate" with US Customs and Border Protection to participate in C-TPAT and to complete a questionnaire within 60 days (30 day extension available) and return it to Customs. Within the 60 days the company assesses their supply chain security and develops a supply chain security improvement program. For companies that prefer to apply for C-TPAT by themselves, the Toy Industry Association in conjunction with Pinkerton has developed an e-Learning course to guide you through the C-TPAT application process. Pinkerton can provide a turnkey C-TPAT application or assist clients by providing advice and council. We have assisted small, medium, large companies apply for C-TPAT with a 100% rate of success, and often at a cost far less than clients can do it using internal resources. For a quote of what it will cost to get you into the C-TPAT program click here.
Implementation Phase
The second phase of C-TPAT is the implementation phase. In this phase, your company is required to educate your employees Click Here and to assess your suppliers compliance to C-TPAT requirements Click Here.
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