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Follow on Google News | Tecma Group of Companies Tightens Supply Chain SecurityInternational transportation firm takes steps to increase cross border trade security.
By: The Tecma Group of Companies In addition to being certified by the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency under its Customs – Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT, program TTS has also recently received supply chain security certification from the Business Coalition for Free Trade. This private organization is also known by its Spanish acronym, CELC. In order to receive C-TPAT recognition, companies must demonstrate that systems and facilities have been put into place that ensure procedural and physical security, as well as controlled access to facilities and conveyances that are utilized in the international transit of goods. C-TPAT also requires that companies involved in international trade exercise personnel security by screening employees that handle and move shipments. CELC certification incorporates the requirements established by C-TPAT, but also contains elements that are similar to those found in ISO 14001 (environmental) “Going the extra mile to ensure the full integrity and safety of our clients' supply chain is what sets TTS apart from many of its competitors,” The Tecma Group of Companies (http://www.tecma.com) has offered services that have enabled more than two hundred firms to reap the benefits of nearshore manufacturing in Mexico. Under its Mexico Shelter Manufacturing Partnership (MSMP) companies mitigate risks and reduce their costs, while exercising complete control over their core, value-added and critical strategic functions. End
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