Wednesday, July 21, 2010

IWLA Slates Two C-TPAT Programs For September in Dallas and Chicago

July 21, 2010 (DES PLAINES, IL) – The International Warehouse Logistics Association will hold two educational programs this September in Dallas and Chicago on how third-party logistics providers can implement the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT).

Titled "C-TPAT Implementation for Third-Party Logistics Providers: A Primer," will provide attendees with the knowledge they need to land and manage business that requires expertise in handling international goods. The program will prepare third-party logistics providers for enrollment in C-TPAT, teach how to maintain best practices across their supply chains, and to prepare for U.S. Custom and Border Protection (CBP) validation at both domestic and non-domestic facilities.

Attendees will receive an electronic handout detailing the CBP C-TPAT program and all supporting CBP documentation related to eligibility and program enrollment. In addition, a Best Practices Manual and a Risk Assessment Scoring Matrix that can be used to document security across the entire supply chain will be provided.

The program agenda includes a C-TPAT overview and background information, including review of the different enrollment categories; 3PL provider definition and eligibility requirements, including how to manage cargo in the international supply chain; the steps to take for enrollment into C-TPAT; validation procedures and how to prepare for validation; and how to make the most effective use of the Best Practices Handbook.

Program leaders are Curtis D. Spencer, President, and Steve Schellenberg, Vice President of Business Development, for IMS Worldwide, Houston. Mr. Spencer is a nationally-recognized expert on logistics and intermodal shipping trends, ports, inland ports and rail-served logistics centers; foreign-trade zones; and all aspects of CBP issues and compliance. He served for four years on the Advisory Committee on Customs Operations authorized by Congress.

With a 20-year career in supply chain management, Mr. Schellenberg’s experience includes managing all aspects of automotive supply chains, global distribution and third-party logistics. He has extensive experience in the North America Free Trade Agreement trading regions and has managed air cargo, freight forwarding, ocean and truck transportation, and air charter operations.

The first program will be held on September 8, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Westin Park Central Hotel in Dallas, immediately prior to the Texas Warehouse Association annual meeting. The cost is $275 for members of IWLA and TWA, and $375 for non-members.

The second program will be held September 23, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Hyatt Rosemont Hotel near Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The cost is $375 for IWLA members and $475 for non-members, and includes lunch.

For additional details about the course program hotel room rates and how to register, visit the IWLA website at: http://www.iwla.com/events/CalDetails.aspx?id=279

For more information, contact Cathy Heyderman, IWLA Education Coordinator, at 847-813-4699, ext. 230; or via email at cheyderman@iwla.com.