A 2008 CBP letter of commendation confirms SIMS designed, delivered, and evaluated the SCSS training program from the inception of C-TPAT. More than 1,500 CBP Regulatory Auditors trained through 2014.
Frequently asked questions
What changed when C-TPAT became CTPAT?
The May 2019 Minimum Security Criteria update — the first comprehensive revision in program history — reorganized the criteria into three focus areas and twelve categories, separated Musts from Shoulds, and paired the criteria with formal Implementation Guidance. The hyphen was dropped when the identity was trademarked.
How long does certification take?
It depends on chain complexity. A flat supply chain with strong existing controls can remediate and certify in weeks; a multinational network takes longer. The gap assessment gives you the honest timeline in the first month.
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