SUPPLIER QUALIFICATIONS
Overseas suppliers are experiencing increased scrutiny
by CBP. This has affected the choice of overseas suppliers.
Overseas companies, plants, and facilities had to modify
how they sold to the United States and raise their security
and compliance levels.
Initiatives such as the CSI, 24 Hour Manifest, FAST, and
C-TPAT changed how inbound supply chains are managed.
Many importers who also export chose not to exercise
greater due diligence on reviewing denied parties lists or
paying attention to the OFAC sanctions list incurred fines,
penalties, and loss of import and export privileges.
Carriers Operational Profiles
All carriers and providers were affected by 9/11. Many sur-
vived only by direct intervention of the U.S. Government in ...