CTPAT program management can be complex and challenging, with several potential areas of difficulty. However, managing and maintaining ongoing compliance with program requirements is one of the most demanding aspects of CTPAT program.
Contributing Factors to Consider
- Evolving requirements: CTPAT program requirements can change over time in response to new threats or changing security needs. This means businesses must stay current and adapt their operations accordingly.
- Multiple program requirements: CTPAT program requirements can be extensive and cover multiple areas, including physical security, personnel security, procedural security, and information technology security. This can make it difficult for businesses to ensure that all requirements are being met.
- Complex supply chains: Many businesses have complex and global supply chains, making it challenging to ensure that all suppliers and partners also comply with CTPAT program standards. According to our recent CTPAT Study, gathering information about suppliers was ranked as the most challenging program requirement above all others.
- Limited resources: Many businesses may have limited resources to dedicate to CTPAT program management, making it difficult to monitor and maintain compliance effectively.
- Risk management: CTPAT program compliance is closely tied to risk management, and businesses must be able to identify and mitigate security risks throughout their supply chains. This can be challenging, especially as risks can change over time.
Where We Stand
Compliance with CTPAT program requirements can be a significant hurdle for businesses, but it is critical to ensuring supply chain security and integrity. An increasing number of leading importers are turning to third-party CTPAT management to manage year-round compliance. With a dedicated CTPAT management team, companies minimize overhead associated with their CTPAT membership and avoid the risk of noncompliance for years at a time. Learn how we can help.
About Us
The CT Strategies team of former CBP CTPAT Supply Chain Security Specialists (SCSS) and Directors help companies successfully navigate CBP’s CTPAT program. Using insights from over 80 years of combined CBP operational and policy knowledge, we leverage our first-hand CTPAT supply chain security experience and connections to current CBP leadership, so you can save time and money and get the most out of your CTPAT membership.
