T H U N D E R B I R D International Supply Chain Management: The Direct & Indirect Impact of Homeland Security Dr. John O’Connell C.V. Starr Professor of International Risk Management

Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Definition Intent of Partnership Potential Benefits Potential Problems

Legal Considerations After 9/11 Foreseeable Harm Duty of Reasonable Care Importance to C-TPAT

What Do You Get For Volunteering For C-TPAT? Fewer inspections Assigned account manager Self-policing

Requirements of the “Importer” Program Voluntary Meet security requirements Assure that supply chain meets security requirements Validate and verify security at all levels

C-TPAT Importer Security Criteria 1.Business Partner Requirement 2.Container Security 3.Container Inspection

C-TPAT Importer Security Criteria 4.Physical Access Controls 5.Personnel Security 6.Procedural Security

C-TPAT Importer Security Criteria 7.Security Training & Threat Awareness 8.Information Technology Security

Management Implications