Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, C-TPAT Program, C-TPAT Validation, Security Procedures

C-TPAT - Other Security Programs

Security has become an essential part of the successful supply chain in this post - 9/11 international trade environment.

All importers, whether a member of C-TPAT or not, should be concerned about their supply chain integrity.



The Importer Security Filing Is Now A Requirement

The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a joint initiative between U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the business community.

Ray McGuire Consulting Group is cooperating with US Customs and Border Protection through the C-TPAT program to improve and ensure the physical security of the production, transportation, and importation elements of the supply chain process.

Ray McGuire Consulting Group will provide you the tools to effectively manage collaborative efforts with your agents, vendors, and other business partners. We will show you how easy it can be to support and cooperate with foreign and local law enforcement authorities.

We can also provide supporting educational programs to enhance the logistics, customs, and security compliance of your operations in the international marketplace.

We suggest that all clients involved in international trade develop and implement a comprehensive plan to enhance security procedures in the supply chain. Ray McGuire Consulting Group can provide you with recommendations that can be executed on a case-by-case basis depending on your particular vendor or factory size and structure. We will also assist you in developing written security procedures that address these 6 main issues:

Physical Security
Access Controls
Procedural Security
Personnel Security
Education and Training Awareness
Threat Awareness

Look here for U.S. Customs online C-TPAT importer benefits and requirement information

Look here for U.S. Customs acknowledged C-TPAT and cargo security best practices

If you are interested in becoming a member of the exclusive Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism community, be sure to check out Ray McGuire Consulting Group’s C-TPAT workshops.

We will show you how to develop and how to keep your customs and security processes and documentation compliant with current regulations and obtain C-TPAT validation.

In exchange for C-TPAT validation, your company could enjoy a variety of benefits including

   Fewer shipment inspections
   Faster customs processing of your goods at the border
   A more secure supply chain and a safer work environment
   Potential admission to other valuable U.S. Customs programs

We are pleased to announce that following the success of our 2008 live and on-demand webinars, we are preparing and scheduling new presentations for 2009.

Topics include, but are not limited to

Import Basics
NAFTA Basics
Customs Compliance
Importer Security Filing
C-TPAT- Why, How, What’s In It For Me
Supplier Relationship Management
SA8000 Social Responsibility

Each webinar will include adequate time for all questions, those asked in advance by e-mail, as well as those submitted during the presentation.

Contact Us today to register or for more information.

Questions? Contact Us today!

Ray McGuire Consulting Group –

International Logistics, Trade Compliance, Security, and Supply Chain Management