Supply Chain Security
Protecting trade data and the movement of goods are critical components in securing your global supply chain. With government security requirements constantly evolving, companies face an ongoing challenge to maintain compliance with the numerous regulations pertaining to supply chain security.At Dominion, we understand the importance of staying current as we actively participate on supply chain security committees in both the United States and Canada. This allows us to provide a voice for our clients and bring them the most current information available pertaining to supply chain security, in order to assist them with their operations.
Partners In Protection Program
Partners in Protection (PIP) is a Canada Border Services Agency program that enlists the cooperation of privatized industries to enhance border and trade chain security, combat organized crime and terrorism, and help detect and prevent contraband smuggling. It is valuable for both importers and exporters.
Developed in 1995, with a primary focus on promoting business compliance with customs regulations, PIP has evolved into a prerequisite for participation in the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program.
On June 30, 2008, a revised PIP program was introduced. It implements minimum security requirements; mandatory site validations; denial, suspension, cancellation, reinstatement and appeal policies and procedures; and an automated application process.
Dominion’s supply chain security experts have been assisting our clients with all facets of implementing and maintaining compliance with the program-- from application development to post site validation reviews.
To learn more about the program and how we can help you maximize your resources, please click The Partners in Protection Program.
Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) participants work with Customs Border Protection to ensure that their supply chains are protected from infiltration. Introduced in November of 2001, C-TPAT now has over 7,400 companies involved in its program. Such companies include American importers, terminal operators, customs brokers, foreign manufacturers and carriers.
By meeting the established supply chain criteria, members receive reduced inspections at the port of arrival and expedited processing at the border.
In the future, the C-TPAT program wishes to internationalize the basis of their principles to ensure faster and safer coordination globally.
To learn more about this program and to see if it fits into your business objectives, please contact us.