Reston, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/29/2010 -- BSI announces its next free webinar, entitled “Supply Chain Risk and Security - A Focus on Trends and Solutions for the US - Canada Marketplace," to be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2009. This webinar will provide a tutorial on established and emerging threats to supply chain security and outline best approaches to avoiding cargo disruption, with a particular emphasis on US-Canada trade.
According to the US Census Bureau, trade last year between Canada and the US exceeded US$430 Billion . The Commerce Department estimates there is US$1.5 billion in two-way commercial traffic every day between the two countries, with approximately 70% transported by truck. With this much freight moving every day, cargo exposure risk is a serious problem. Theft, loss, tampering, the introduction of unmanifested cargo, and other forms of cargo disruption are serious threats to cross border trade.
BSI’s next webinar will be conducted by Beth Adams, a recognized expert in supply chain compliance with a background in both academia and industry. This webinar will demonstrate ways to develop a best-in-class supply chain security system, highlighting the advantages of applying a true “risk-based” approach across the entire enterprise supplier network. In addition, Ms. Adams will provide an overview of the C-TPAT, PIP and FAST programs, including eligibility requirements and benefits, as well as the new ACI Phase 3 requirements.
Register for BSI’s next FREE webinar on http://www.bsiamerica.com/US-CanadaSupplyChainRisk.
About BSI Group
BSI Group is a global independent business services organization that inspires confidence and delivers assurance to over 80,000 customers with standards-based solutions. Originating as the world’s first national standards body, BSI has over 2,500 staff operating in over 140 countries through more than 50 global offices. BSI’s key offerings are:
• The development and sale of private, national and international standards and supporting information that promote and share best practice
• Second and third-party management systems assessment and certification in all critical areas of management disciplines
• Testing and certification of services and products for Kitemark® and CE marking to UK, European and international standards. BSI is a Notified Body for 15 New Approach EU Directives.
• Certification of high-risk, complex medical devices
• Performance management software solutions
• Supply chain security solutions which identify and mitigate risks in supply chains
• Training services in support of standards implementation and business best practice.
http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/balance/c1220.html#2009
BSI Group America Inc. is the Americas’ division of BSI and the direct website is http://www.bsiamerica.com
Shereen Abuzobaa
Vice President Marketing
BSI
Reston, VA, USA
1 800-862-4977
inquiry.msamericas@bsigroup.com