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CTPAT system of record comparison showing spreadsheet, SharePoint folder, and compliance software side by side

CTPAT System of Record: Spreadsheet, SharePoint, or Software?

Most certified operators do not have a CTPAT problem. They have an infrastructure problem. The CTPAT requirements are not particularly complex. The...

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CTPAT cybersecurity controls framework showing MSC requirements for evidence-based compliance

Cybersecurity requirements are not a checkbox anymore

For most of the CTPAT program's history, CTPAT cybersecurity requirements were a written policy. You documented your security posture, you put the...

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CTPAT Business Partner Outreach: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How Often to Do It

For many CTPAT certified companies, their security program is pretty solid for requirements around procedures, training, facility controls, etc....

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Beyond Certification: Building a Strong CTPAT Culture Through Training and Audits

Maintaining compliance with the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) requires more than just policies and procedures, it demands...

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CTPAT Compliance Post Certification: Maintaining & Improving

Achieving CTPAT Certification is a significant milestone – but it’s just the beginning. Maintaining and improving compliance requires ongoing...

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Forced Labor PowerPoint Presentation

In this post, the Veroot Team shares a PowerPoint Presentation recapping the latest CBP Forced Labor Statistics and Enforcement Policies.

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Opioids & Fentanyl: Safety Prevention for CTPAT Members

As the opioid crisis continues to evolve, the risks associated with accidental contact with powerful substances like fentanyl have become a...

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Combatting Money Laundering with CTPAT

In the world of international trade, there is a growing concern that is on the rise. Criminals and terrorist organizations are exploiting the...

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Securing U.S. Borders: CTPAT's Role in Fighting the Fentanyl Epidemic

In recent years, the United States has been grappling with an alarming surge in the fentanyl and opioid crisis, casting a somber shadow over...

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CTPAT Annual Training: How It Works and Why You Need It

Earning your Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) certification is no small feat. It’s a complex process that requires a great deal of...

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CTPAT Rock Solid Maintenance Strategy

How to Build a Rock-Solid CTPAT Maintenance Strategy

So…you have decided you want to be a member of the CTPAT program. Perhaps a client is requesting it – or maybe you just want to prevent shipping...

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