Introduction

C-TPAT (The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) is a safety measure that the trade industry takes against terrorism. Today it`s a big client`s requirements to the suppliers. C-TPAT Certification allows importers to take advantage of faster import processing with a secure supply chain. The C-TPAT certification program ensures that the highest standards of safety and security are applied at all levels of the manufacturing and transportation process today.

Considering the benefits of C_TPAT certification, it (C_TPT Certification) has large scales of benefits for the certified organization. Certified C-TPAT importers are eligible for the Office of Strategic Trade`s (OST) Importers. C-TPAT Certification conforms selfpolicing and self-monitoring of security activities. Certified C-TPAT importers are eligible for the Office of Strategic Trade`s (OST) Importers. All certified C-TPAT companies are eligible to attend CBP sponsored C-TPAT supply chain security training seminars. C-TPAT Certified organization will be at the front of the line for any required inspections that take place. C-TPAT Certified organization will be recognized as a trusted partner of the United States Federal Government. This type of organization has been penalized in any way, will be eligible to receive 50% off of the fines that have been imposed.

In today`s fast changing global market, it is not only the quality of products which cherished the retailers & manufacturers but also the working of the organization wherein the product is produced. Those are equally important to gain and strengthen consumer confidence and to build up more reliable relationship with vendors. Basic awareness of the C-TPAT compliance issues helps to understand and monitor the compliance part of it in protecting the image of a particular brand of products.

In order to do so, the reputed & leading market player including garments trade have imposed compulsion on the related factories to achieve those objectives as a condition of the export contact. Even the exports were either withheld or cancelled elsewhere in the event of non- compliance to C-TPAT issues.

C-TPAT compliance training is important in terms of protecting the company over the long-term. Today C-TAPT Compliance training is treated as the highest level demandable training on security system. C-TPAT Compliance is aligned with the best practices for an organization, so as this and the requirements for compliance evolve over time, it ensures that businesses are compliant with regulations before they have come into effect.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the training the participants will be able to understand-
 the basics of C-TPAT Compliance.
 The system of becoming member of C-TPAT
 the requirements of C-TPAT Compliance and its audit
 the C-TPAT related terms TSA, FAST,CBP, SVI, SCSS, ISA etc.
 the documentation process of C-TPAT Audit
 the potential benefits of C-TPAT Certification
 the implementation system of C-TPAT in industries
 the certification process of C-TPAT
 corrective & preventive action plan of C-TPAT Audit
 the activities during C-TPAT Audit
 It (The Training) will develop practical skill to handle C-TPAT compliance audit
 It will make confident to handle C-TPAT Compliance audit independently

Methodology

Contents of Training: