CBP to Host C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Seminars in March & June 2011
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted a notice announcing that it will be hosting two Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Supply Chain Security Training Seminars in 2011.
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The first seminar will be held on March 29-31, 2011 in San Diego, California and the second seminar will be held on June 8-9, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The theme for 2011 is “A Decade of Supply Chain Security and Innovation”.
These seminars are open to C-TPAT certified partners only.
Agenda to Focus on Balancing Security Needs and Economic Efficiency
The agenda for both seminars will focus on facing the challenges of balancing security needs and economic efficiency in today’s environment. In addition to significant program updates, joint CBP/trade presentations, panel discussions, and seminar workshops will be conducted.
This year's C-TPAT training seminars will include topics such as:
• Anatomy of a Post Incident Analysis (PIA) • Conducting a Supply Chain Security Risk Assessment • Evidence of Implementation/Documentation • Suspensions and Removals • CBP Risk Indicators • Developing a Security Training & Awareness Program • Proactive Approaches to Security Breach Prevention
Registration Opens January 5, 2011
C-TPAT training seminar registration for both conferences will be conducted via an online registration process beginning January 5, 2011. Those interested in attending will need to have their C-TPAT account number in order to register.
No Registration Fees for Seminars, but Space is Limited
There will be no registration fee for these seminars; however, space is limited to 1,200 participants for the seminar in San Diego and 600 participants for the seminar in New Orleans.
Attendees will be selected based on certified membership status and on a first come first served basis. Attendance is limited to a maximum of two persons per C-TPAT certified account for either event, but not both. Those members who successfully register for the first seminar will not be eligible to register for the second seminar.