World Trade - August 2008 - (Page 47)

When working with a C-TPAT customer, the process is clearer. Many importers are requiring that all of their loads—domestic and international—be carried by C-TPAT certiﬁed partners. In these cases, a 3PL can actually facilitate the broadening of carriers, both internationally and domestically, that are not currently participating in the program. One of the beneﬁts to giving 3PLs a seat at the table is clearer deﬁnition between domestic and international business partner requirements. Beneﬁts of a common deﬁnition accepted by 3PLs The more 3PLs can inﬂuence CBP to develop appropriate and effective criteria, the more participation and support it will get from the outsourced logistics sector. At Ryder, our hope is that we, along with other similar businesses, will be invited to participate in the development of C-TPAT criteria that is beneﬁcial to our companies, customers, and the security of the nation. WT Bill Anderson is Director of Global Security, Ryder System, Inc. For reprints of this article, please contact Cindy Williams at williamsc@ bnpmedia.com or 610-436-4220 ext. 8516. With the involvement and support of 3PLs, CBP can develop criterion that is: • Supported by the outsourced logistics industry; • Consistent and standardized; and • Considerate of any economic impact to logistics providers. Creating effective security criteria for 3PLs will mitigate potential for loss, reduce gridlock at our borders, and ultimately minimize the extent of disruption to the supply chain in a crisis situation. In addition, creating a deﬁned 3PL category with industry accepted security criteria would add another layer of protection against attacks to the U.S. supply chain. In addition, a solid C-TPAT 3PL program has added beneﬁts. Anytime a company invests in supply chain security, it is helping to build a more resilient organization. Of course, while security investments do not directly increase revenues, they are intended to prevent or mitigate costs. Strong security processes and programs provide businesses with a competitive advantage that allows them to prevent loss and accelerate recovery. A well-thought out and implemented security program has far reaching effects in an organization. It helps ensure the screening and hiring of qualiﬁed people, improves the safety of employees, assets and operations, it streamlines customer service, enhances supply chain visibility, and reduces costs associated with lost product and reduced insurance levels. Participation in a voluntary program like C-TPAT also serves to instill process discipline, which increases compliance and higher performance in other areas such as quality and safety. WWW.WORLDTRADEMAG.COM 47 http://www.transgroup.com http://www.transgroup.com http://WWW.WORLDTRADEMAG.COM

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World Trade - August 2008 Contents Weathering the Storm Helping the World’s Poorest Nations Benefit from Global Trade Supply Chain Watch Tradewinds World Trade’s Top U.S. Trading Partners LTL Shipping ‘On the Fly’ Air Cargo Flies a New Heading Getting More from China Sourcing Why 3PLs Need a Seat at the C-TPAT Table Performance-based Supply Chains Drive Total Lifecycle Value SmartWay Navigates Sustainable Transportation Around the World in 80 Days—Hours—Minutes

World Trade - August 2008

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