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SPECIAL NOTICE: LEGISLATION HAS BEEN INTRODUCED IN THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (H.R. 5619), WHICH WILL ALLOW NON-ASSET LOGISTICS PROVIDERS (3PL’s) TO OBTAIN C-TPAT CERTIFICATION. DON’T WAIT! BECOME C-TPAT COMPLIANT NOW SO THAT YOUR 3PL IS FIRST IN LINE WHEN THIS BECOMES LAW!
WHY C-TPAT COMPLIANT MAY BE THE SMART CHOICE FOR YOUR FREIGHT COMPANY
1) Compliant is less expensive than Certification (usually about 50% less)
2) Compliant is available to companies not eligible for Certification (draymen, domestic trucking, foreign agents, etc.)
3) Compliant companies are acceptable and welcomed business partners for most C-TPAT Certified companies
4) Complete Compliant package includes fully documented security procedures, forms, checklists & training.
5) Compliant is a natural first step for companies whose ultimate goal is C-TPAT Certification.
6) All documentation and training is conducted by an experienced C-TPAT Certification Specialist
7) Our C-TPAT Compliant Services are available worldwide
TOP TEN REASONS TO CONSIDER C-TPAT COMPLIANCE INSTEAD OF CERTIFICATION
1) C-TPAT Compliance is available to companies that are not eligible for C-TPAT certification, such as draymen, local and regional domestic trucking companies, most 3PL’s and non-U.S. companies such as overseas agents, overseas exporters and overseas factories.
2) C-TPAT Compliant companies are more attractive partners for C-TPAT Certified companies, because C-TPAT Certified companies are required to use C-TPAT Certified business partners or companies that are in full compliance with C-TPAT criteria whenever possible.
3) If done correctly, C-TPAT Compliant companies should have all of the documented security procedures, forms and checklists that C-TPAT Certified companies have.
4) C-TPAT Compliance is less expensive than C-TPAT certification.
5) C-TPAT Compliant companies are required follow the same guidelines as C-TPAT Certified companies, including periodic audits of business partners, annual review of Supply Chain Security Risk assessments, etc., but these reviews are verified by C-TPAT Certified business partners instead of U.S. Customs Supply Chain Security Specialists.
6) C-TPAT Compliance is a natural stepping-stone for companies seeking C-TPAT certification. Once a company is fully compliant, the process of becoming C-TPAT certified is much easier. Technically, a company should be fully compliant before applying for C-TPAT Certification.
7) Experienced C-TPAT consultants and specialists can be retained to ensure that companies are in full compliance.
8) As a result of becoming C-TAP Compliant companies reap the internal benefits that come with having fully documented security procedures, tightened security practices and employee security training.
9) C-TPAT Compliant companies are doing their part to fight terrorism and drug smuggling while helping to insure the security of products coming into the United states.
10) Becoming C-TPAT compliant may help companies to gain new customers and retain existing customers who might go elsewhere.
We recommend that those companies that are eligible for C-TPAT Certification seriously consider Compliance as a stepping-stone to C-TPAT Certification. As experienced C-TPAT specialists, we know all too well how stressful the certification process can be when companies are racing to complete C-TPAT documentation, implementation and employee training with deadlines and validation surveys hanging over their heads. Technically companies should become compliant with C-TPAT before becoming certified, but that’s not always how it works.
At CSI we charge only about half as much to help a company become Compliant as we charge for being involved through Certification and validation. After becoming C-TPAT Compliant, eligible companies can apply for C-TPAT Certification on their own or engage our services for the remainder of the process.
The single most significant factor that drives companies to seek C-TPAT Certification or Compliance is a request from one of their existing clients that are C-TPAT Certified. We know from experience that many companies have lost business or been told they are going to lose business from long-standing clients if they don’t become C-TPAT Certified or Compliant. We believe that companies shouldn’t wait for such an event to get the process started. Isn’t it better to be proactive After all, it’s much easier to keep a client than it is to find a new one. C-TPAT Certification isn’t that expensive and Compliance is even less.
The fact that more and more companies are becoming C-TPAT Certified is driving the need for companies involved in the international supply chain to consider C-TPAT Certification or Compliance. We believe that it is only a matter of time before so many companies will be C-TPAT Certified or Compliant that it will be increasingly difficult for non-Certified, Non-Compliant companies to do business. Because C-TPAT Certified companies are required to use other Certified or Compliant companies as their business partners it is creating a viral condition that will accelerate as more and more companies become Certified or Compliant and then impose these same guidelines on their business partners and clients.
CSI C-TPAT Certifications is the right choice for your company. Please contact us today for a prompt, no obligation quote. 714-788-1531 – c-tpat@combinationsales.com.
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