Supply Chain Security (C-TPAT)

C-TPAT is a voluntary government business initiative to build cooperative relationships that strengthen and improve the overall international supply chain and U.S. border security. C-TPAT recognizes that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can provide the highest level of cargo security only through close cooperation with the ultimate owners of the international supply chain such as importers, carriers, consolidators, licensed customs brokers, and manufacturers. By participating in this first worldwide supply chain security initiative, companies will ensure a more secure and expeditious supply chain for their employees, suppliers and customers. Companies who import hazardous materials have always had a higher concern for security. C-TPAT participation is an excellent way to improve their level of security and partner with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to insure a fully integrated and compliant security system from origin to destination.

ICS has developed a comprehensive portfolio of supply chain security services, aimed at assisting C-TPAT partners, applicants, and their suppliers and service providers.

Facility Assessments

ICS offers site evaluations of potential and existing supply chain partners. All assessments address C-TPAT requirements, environment, practices, security methodologies, and documenting C-TPAT due diligence. Corrective action plans address all security breaches and deficiencies that pose risk to product, brand, or consumer. The layered methodology of observation, document review, and employee interviews ensures accurate and comprehensive information gathering, assessment and reporting. ICS offers comprehensive security evaluations, combination security and social compliance evaluations of manufacturing facilities, and comprehensive evaluations of distribution centers, warehouses, and carriers.

Facility Consultations

Our staff is trained to review and advise the client on security improvements. This service will provide the facility with insight and information on the Supply Chain Security audit, as well as best practices for complying with C-TPAT manufacturing facility standards.

Training and Education

General information seminars provide in-depth information on the C-TPAT requirements, security scenarios, best practices and processes required to meet C-TPAT standards. Seminars can be provided to in-company staff, business partners and suppliers, or to industry groups and vendors.

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