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Supply Chain Security
ESD (electrostatic discharge) can destroy electronic components or leave hidden damage. This article explains how ESD happens, what ESD-sensitive (ESDS) items are and the basic principles of ESD control in a factory.
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Supply Chain Security
Upgrading from Tier 1 to Tier 3 is a complex journey requiring not only compliance but also innovation in adopting advanced security technologies and procedures.
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Supply Chain Security
CTPAT provides trade benefits to eligible CBP-certified members, but Vietnamese factories typically benefit through stronger supply chain security and buyer compliance. Learn the difference and how to prepare.
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Supply Chain Security
The C-TPAT program is not an ordinary trade regulation, but a security initiative established during a critical moment in history. The 9/11 terrorist attacks exposed major vulnerabilities in the United States’ border security and global supply chain systems. To address these risks, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) developed the C-TPAT standard in November 2001, based on a public–private cooperation model to extend the security shield beyond national borders.
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Supply Chain Security
The establishment of C-TPAT is a prime example of how a national security incident (September 11, 2001) can reshape global trade laws and regulations. Before 2001, customs procedures primarily focused on tax collection and preventing prohibited goods. After the 9/11 tragedy, the focus shifted toward national security.
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Supply Chain Security
C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) was established as an essential tool helping companies minimize supply chain security risks, enhance credibility, and gain advantages when entering major markets such as the United States.
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