La evaluación de las cadenas mundiales de suministro en base a los siguientes criterios de asignación de la seguridad (C-ТPAT)

Once at least annually or as circumstances dictate, such as during periods of high alert, security breaches or incidents, foreign manufacturers must conduct a comprehensive assessment of their international supply chains based on the following criteria C-TPAT security. When a foreign manufacturer or use of outside contracts elements of their supply chain sources, such as other facility, warehouse or other foreign elements must work with these business partners to ensure they are implemented and meets the relevant safety measures throughout its supply chain. For the purposes of the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), the supply chain is defined from the point of origin (manufacturer / supplier / vendor) to the point of distribution - and recognizes the diverse business models employed by members of C-TPAT.

• Safety procedures

For shipments to the United States, foreign manufacturers must verify that C-TPAT carriers that subcontract transportation services to other carriers using C-TPAT approved carriers or carriers that do not belong to C-TPAT but meet criteria C-TPAT security as described in the requirements for business associates. Since the foreign manufacturer is responsible for loading trailers and containers, they must work with the carrier to ensure that effective procedures and security controls at the point of packaging apply. Security containers and trailers must maintain the integrity of containers and trailers to protect against the introduction of materials and / or unauthorized persons. At the point of packaging must have procedures to properly seal and maintain the integrity of the shipping containers and trailers. Should apply a high security seal to all loaded trailers and containers destined for the United States. All seals must meet or exceed the current PAS ISO 17712 standards for high security seals.

In those geographic areas where risk assessments warrant inspect trailers or containers to detect hidden people or contraband, should be design procedures to consider this risk in the manufacturing facility or point packaging.

Container inspection

There must be procedures in place to verify the physical integrity of the structure container before packaging, including the reliability of the locking mechanisms doors. A process of seven-point inspection is recommended for all

Containers:

• Front wall

• Left

• Right Side

• Floor

• Indoor Indoor / Outdoor

• Interior / Exterior Doors

• Exterior / Bottom section

Inspection of trailers

There must be procedures in place to verify the physical integrity of the structure trailer before packaging, including the reliability of the locking mechanisms doors. The following inspection process is recommended for all

Trailer:

Fifth wheel area - check natural / skid plate compartment

_ Exterior - front / side

_ Posterior - bumpers / doors

_ Front wall

_ Left

_ Right Side

_ Floor

_ Indoor Indoor / Outdoor

_ Interior / Exterior Doors

_ Exterior / Bottom section

Container and Trailer Seals

The sealing of trailers and containers, including continuous seal integrity is a essential element of a secure supply chain and remains a critical component of the commitment of foreign manufacturers with respect to C-TPAT.

The foreign manufacturer must apply a high security seal to all the trailers and loaded containers bound for the United States. All seals must meet or exceed the current PAS ISO 17712 standards for high security seals.

Written procedures must stipulate how seals monitor and apply the loaded containers and trailers, including procedures to recognize and report seals and / or containers / trailers to Customs and Protection

Borders of the United States or the appropriate foreign authority. Only employees Seals must distribute allocated integrity purposes.

Storage Containers and Trailers.

Containers and trailers under the control of a foreign manufacturer or located in a installation of that manufacturer should be stored in a secure area to prevent access and / or unauthorized manipulation. Procedures must be established for reporting and neutralizing unauthorized entry into containers / trailers or areas storage containers / trailers.

Physical access controls

Access controls to prevent unauthorized entry facilities, maintaining control of employees and visitors, and protect company assets. Points

Access controls must include the positive identification of all employees, visitors and vendors at all points of entry.

Employees

There must be a system for identifying employees for positive identification and access control. Employees should only have access to those secure areas need to perform their duties. Management or security Personnel Company must adequately control the issuance and return of badges identification of employees, visitors and vendors. Must be documented procedures for the issuance, removal and changing of access devices (eg, keys, key cards, etc.).

Visitors

Visitors must present photo identification for documentation to your arrival. All visitors should be escorted and visibly display their place temporary identification.

Deliveries (including mail)

All sellers must provide proper identification of the seller and / or photo identification for documentation purposes upon arrival. Packages and

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