CANCELLED – DATE TBD (September 2014)

In an effort to support resiliency and keep risk management efforts focused on supply chains, the Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate, has developed a series of supply chain security workshops sponsored by the Critical Manufacturing Sector.

A Unique Training Opportunity

This workshop will enhance the security and resilience of owners and operators, targeting the needs of small and medium business, but is of value for all size organizations.  The highlight of the agenda is an opportunity for private industry to provide input directly to the Department of Homeland Security on the way forward in implementing the President’s Executive Order: -- Streamlining the Export/Import Process for America’s Businesses recently released on February 19^th.  The topics covered in the workshop are listed below:

• DHS Supply Chain path forward from National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security, 2013 National Infrastructure Protection Plan Update, Executive Order 21^st Century Trade Facilitation Introduction

• C-TPAT Introduction and Overview

• Supply Chain Optimization

• CBP Centers for Excellence Introduction and Program

• Executive Order: 21^st Century Trade Facilitation: International Trade Data System, and National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Facilitated Discussion

Who Should Participate?

• Corporate and facility security professionals from the private and public sectors
• Supply chain security professionals
• Owners and operators
• Government representatives with supply chain security responsibilities
• Professionals with an interest in improving the Nation’s trade facilitation through an Executive Order

For more questions related to the May 20, 2014 Supply Chain Security Workshop, email: criticalmanufacturing@dhs.gov.

Limited seating is available. If your plans change, please contact us so we can accommodate those on the waiting list.

REGISTRATION CLOSES May 16, 2014