C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Program

New vendors are required to complete the C-TPAT application on-line at:
https://katespade.i-sight.com/i-sight/katespade.nsf/FactoryUser?OpenForm

Objective
The objective of the Kate Spade & Company – C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Program is to
conform to the guidelines introduced by the US government and the trade community to enhance
security throughout the supply chain in accordance with existing and anticipated regulations.
The program encompasses security standards from the point of manufacture, shipping of
products, consolidation of products, and transportation to either a seaport or an airport for transit
to the United States. The program includes security recommendations; a verifiable checklist and
follow-up visit to ensure compliance with the program. This program also incorporates a
geographic risk factor compiled from government and other sources and updated as necessary.

Security at Manufacturing Locations

This plan will describe standardized security practices that our manufacturing partners are
required to comply with. They include physical security, access controls, procedural security,
personnel security, education and training awareness.

PHYSICAL SECURITY
 Perimeter- fences, gates, guards, lights, exterior cameras, exterior lighting,
signage, clear visibility, and segregated parking
 Building structures – adequate locking devices on doors and windows, intrusion
alarm systems, access control, secure segregated shipping and receiving dock
areas, monitored CCTV, signage, wearing of identification (photo, non photo),
adequate internal lighting, security guards, monitored packing shipping areas, and
monitored shipping dock
 Video footage of all cameras must be maintained for a period of no less than 30
days
 Inspection of all vehicles prior to entering compound

ACCESS CONTROLS
 Positive identification of all employees, visitors, and vendors
 Procedures for challenging unauthorized/unidentified persons
 Sign in/sign out sheets for visitors, vendors, and contractors
 Issuance of visitors, vendors, and contractor id badges
 Employee ID picture badges required to be issued and worn

 Segregating and limiting access to the loading cargo areas

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  Logging and documenting all trucking information, should include container
number, license plates, and driver information
 Maintain and control locks, keys, and locking devices

PROCEDURAL SECURITY
 Verification of product being shipped in accordance with the shipping documents
 Properly marked, weighed, counted and documented products
 Full 7 point pre-load container inspections must be completed AND documented.
Documentation of these inspections must be available for review when a C-TPAT
audit takes place.
 Verify seals on containers, trailers, and rail cars
 Verifying drivers, checking identification
 Proper storage of empty and full containers to prevent unauthorized access
 Notify US Customs and other law enforcements if problem should arise.
 Manifest should be complete, legible, and accurate.
 No product should leave the manufacturing compound unless accompanied by
the appropriate paperwork.

PERSONNEL SECURITY
 Employee should be screened to include background checks and application
verifications. In addition to criminal background checks, personal & business
reference checks MUST be conducted for all workers regardless of their position
at the factory.
 A file must be maintained on each employee, to include all above listed
information plus their photo
 Imported labor must also be verified and cleared prior to filling a work
assignment

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

 Provide specialized training to security officers
 Provide security awareness training for existing and new employees on all
security procedures in place
 All training must be documented and files must be maintained in the facility for a
minimum of 3 years.

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Security during Transportation
CONVEYANCE SECURITY – LAND

 All manufacturers are required to utilize C-TPAT member / approved carriers to transport
product / materials to the port of departure or consolidator or utilize carriers that follow
the C-TPAT guidelines.
 Integrity should be maintained to protect against the introduction of unauthorized
personnel and materials. Conveyance security procedures should include the physical
search of all readily accessible areas, security all internal/external compartments and
panels, and procedures for reporting cases in which un-manifested materials, or signs of
tampering are discovered.

7-Point Container Inspection Process

Each container should be checked using the 7-point inspection process listed below upon arrival
and prior to stuffing.

1. Check undercarriage before it enters the factory property (support beams should be visible)
2. Check door inside and out (check locking mechanism to make sure it is reliable)
3. Check right-side of container
4. Check front wall of container (make sure blocks and vents are visible)
5. Check left side of container
6. Check ceiling roof
7. Check floor

Things to look for include:

o Fake walls (use a hammer to tap the walls listening for fake walls or hollow sound)
o Make sure interior space of the container is the proper length, height and width
o Bonding material
o Different color points
o Bolts instead of rivets

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Freight Consolidators: All freight consolidators are required to comply with
C-TPAT.

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