| Foreword | p. xv |
| Acknowledgments | p. xvii |
| Introduction | p. xix |
| The Events of 9/11 and How They Affect Global Supply Chains | p. 1 |
| Overview of Issues and Concerns | p. 1 |
| 9/11: How Were Supply Lines Affected? | p. 2 |
| It Cost More to Ship | p. 3 |
| More Attention Had to Be Paid to Documentation and Logistics Detail | p. 3 |
| Regulations Changed, Making It More Cumbersome to Import and Export | p. 4 |
| Corporations Had to Modify Their Supply Lines | p. 4 |
| Purchasing and Selling Decisions Were Altered | p. 4 |
| Carriers' Furtures Were Uncertain | p. 5 |
| Increase in Potential Fines and Penalties | p. 6 |
| An Entirely New Corporate Responsibility Was Created in Security and Compliance | p. 6 |
| The Mind-Set of the United States Government | p. 7 |
| The Big Picture | p. 8 |
| The Risks of Global Trade: Now, Add Compliance and Security | p. 11 |
| The Security Concern in Our Transportation Infrastructure | p. 13 |
| Operation Safe Commerce (OSC) | p. 14 |
| Free and Secure Trade (FAST) | p. 15 |
| What Is the FAST Program? | p. 15 |
| What Are the Benefits of the FAST Program? | p. 15 |
| Who Is Eligible to Apply? | p. 16 |
| Where Is FAST Available? | p. 16 |
| Compliance and Security: Import Supply Chains | p. 19 |
| Protecting our Borders Against Terrorism | p. 20 |
| CBP's "Twin Goals": Anti-Terrorism and Facilitating Legitimate Trade and Travel | p. 21 |
| Better Targeting | p. 21 |
| Pushing Our "Zone of Security" Outward | p. 22 |
| Partnering with Other Countries | p. 22 |
| Partnering with the Private Sector (C-TPAT) | p. 23 |
| Inspection Technology and Equipment | p. 23 |
| Keeping Weapons and Money from Falling into Terrorist Hands: Outbound Inspections | p. 24 |
| Protecting the Miles of Open Border Between Official Ports of Entry | p. 24 |
| Basic Import Management | p. 25 |
| Classification | p. 25 |
| Valuation | p. 26 |
| Origin Markings | p. 26 |
| Record Keeping | p. 27 |
| Importers | p. 27 |
| Customs Brokers | p. 28 |
| Records Storage Methods | p. 28 |
| Customs Initiatives Since 9/11 | p. 29 |
| Highlights of CBP's Accomplishments | p. 29 |
| Strengthening Our Control of U.S. Borders | p. 29 |
| Improving Selectivity, Screening, and Targeting | p. 30 |
| Private, Public Sector, and International Partnerships | p. 30 |
| Importer Self Assessment (ISA) | p. 32 |
| Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (Imports) | p. 33 |
| New (Interim) Final Rules Require Registration of Facilities, Prior Notice Filing for Food Shipments | p. 34 |
| Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) | p. 35 |
| Managing Inbound Supply Chains: Purchasing Control | p. 37 |
| Export Supply Chains | p. 39 |
| Department of Commerce Census Bureau | p. 40 |
| Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security | p. 42 |
| USPPI | p. 42 |
| Export Licensing | p. 42 |
| Denied Parties Screening | p. 45 |
| Deemed Exports | p. 46 |
| Anti-Boycott Compliance | p. 47 |
| Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Controls | p. 48 |
| Department of State | p. 51 |
| Implementing a Successful Export Compliance Program | p. 52 |
| Designating Responsibility | p. 52 |
| Senior Management Support | p. 53 |
| Developing Standard Operating Procedures | p. 53 |
| Best Practices | p. 54 |
| Internal Assessment | p. 54 |
| Developing a Compliance and Security Management Program | p. 57 |
| Analysis of Risks | p. 57 |
| Obtaining Senior Management Involvement | p. 59 |
| Forming a Committee Structure | p. 60 |
| Creating Standard Operating Procedures | p. 60 |
| Infrastructure and Communication Systems | p. 60 |
| Resource Development | p. 61 |
| Risk Management Attitude | p. 65 |
| Disaster and Contingency Planning | p. 65 |
| Self-Assessment | p. 66 |
| Managing Vendors, Suppliers, Freight Forwarders, Customhouse Brokers, and Service Providers for Compliance and Security Issues | p. 67 |
| Overview of Global Service Providers | p. 67 |
| Customhouse Brokers and Freight Forwarders | p. 69 |
| Specific Compliance and Security Reference Points for Forwarders and Brokers | p. 70 |
| Carriers: Air, Ocean, Truck, and Rail | p. 70 |
| Warehouses and Consolidation/De-Consolidation Facilities | p. 72 |
| Selling Distributors and Agents in Export | p. 72 |
| Purchasing Distributors and Agents in Import | p. 73 |
| Third-Party Providers | p. 74 |
| Banks and Other Finance Houses | p. 74 |
| Miscellaneous Companies and Services | p. 75 |
| Cost-Effective Logistics | p. 78 |
| Critical Issues in Compliance and Security | p. 93 |
| Sarbanes-Oxley and the Interface with Global Supply Chain Management | p. 93 |
| DOT Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR 100-179) | p. 98 |
| Purpose | p. 98 |
| Overview | p. 98 |
| Shipping Papers | p. 99 |
| Marking and Labeling | p. 100 |
| Labeling | p. 100 |
| Placarding | p. 101 |
| Segregation of Hazardous Materials | p. 102 |
| Packaging | p. 102 |
| Selection of Proper Packaging | p. 102 |
| Employee Training | p. 103 |
| Materials of Trade | p. 104 |
| Managing Hazardous Materials Transportation as Part of Compliance in Global Supply Chains | p. 104 |
| Facility Security Checklist | p. 105 |
| Security Checklist for Shipper | p. 106 |
| Carrier Safety Assessment | p. 106 |
| Employee Background Check Guidelines | p. 107 |
| International Port Security Program | p. 107 |
| The SAFE Port Act | p. 109 |
| Technology Issues In Compliance and Security | p. 111 |
| Department of Homeland Security (DHS): "Best Practices for Container Seals" | p. 111 |
| Plan to Require Container Seals Motivates Adoption of 13 Cargo Security Best Practices | p. 111 |
| Standards and Deadline to Come | p. 112 |
| Getting Ahead of the Curve | p. 112 |
| Best Practices Outlined | p. 113 |
| Radio Frequency Identification (RFID): Smart and Secure | p. 115 |
| SST Phase I Results | p. 117 |
| SST Phase II Objectives | p. 117 |
| SST Phase II Benefits | p. 118 |
| SST Phase II Deliverables | p. 120 |
| Required Shipper's Resources | p. 120 |
| Supply Chain Benefits | p. 121 |
| Foreign Corrupt Practices Act | p. 121 |
| Food and Drug Administration/Environmental Protection Agency Propose Security Restrictions | p. 122 |
| Food and Drug Administration | p. 123 |
| Environmental Protection Agency | p. 123 |
| Ultimate Consignee | p. 125 |
| INCO Terms | p. 128 |
| Use of the Term "Ex Works" by Parties in International Contracts and Purchase Agreements | p. 128 |
| Routed Export Transactions under the July 10, 2000, Federal Register Notice | p. 129 |
| Responsibilities of Parties in a Routed Export Transaction | p. 130 |
| Record Keeping: A Vital Issue | p. 132 |
| Transfer Pricing: A Serious and Potentially Costly Compliance Issue | p. 133 |
| IRS, CBP, SEC, and DOJ Involvement? | p. 133 |
| What Business Travelers Need to Know | p. 134 |
| Container Security Update 2007 | p. 137 |
| Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism | p. 137 |
| Security Requirements for Validation of Participants | p. 138 |
| Business Partner Requirements | p. 139 |
| Security Procedures | p. 139 |
| Security Training and Threat Awareness | p. 147 |
| Information and Technology Security | p. 147 |
| CBP Proposal for Advance Trade Data Elements | p. 148 |
| Background | p. 148 |
| Security Filing: Proposed Data Requirements | p. 150 |
| Vessel Stow Plan: Container Status Messages | p. 151 |
| Security Filing: Responsible Parties | p. 152 |
| Notes | p. 153 |
| Proposed Data Definitions | p. 153 |
| Data Elements Comparison | p. 155 |
| Customs Bonds | p. 156 |
| Parties to a Bond | p. 156 |
| Types of Bonds | p. 156 |
| Amounts of Bonds | p. 156 |
| Continuous Bond | p. 156 |
| Breach of Bond | p. 157 |
| Ten Steps to a Secure and Compliant Supply Chain | p. 159 |
| Acknowledge the Issues | p. 160 |
| Identify the Point Person | p. 161 |
| Obtain Senior Management Authorization | p. 161 |
| Develop an Initial Execution Strategy | p. 162 |
| Obtain External Resources and Support | p. 162 |
| Develop a Compliance and Security Committee | p. 163 |
| Complete a Facilities Review | p. 164 |
| Prioritize the Issues. Finalize an Action Plan. Implement the Program | p. 165 |
| Training and Education | p. 165 |
| Self-Audit | p. 168 |
| Concluding Remarks | p. 171 |
| The Challenges of Compliance and Security in our Global Supply Chains | p. 171 |
| Appendix | p. 173 |
| Legislation Related to the Attack of September 11, 2001 | p. 173 |
| Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed into Law | p. 173 |
| Other Resolutions Approved | p. 174 |
| Legislation with Floor Action | p. 176 |
| New Government Cargo Security Rules Call on Forwarders to Work with Agents on Security the Supply Chain | p. 181 |
| General Aviation Security: Increased Federal Oversight Is Needed, but Continued Partnership with the Private Sector Is Critical to Long-Term Success, GAO-05-144, November 10, 2004 | p. 181 |
| Key Acronyms | p. 182 |
| Glossary | p. 185 |
| Index | p. 193 |
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