 This month, the GSC Review is pleased to bring to you an important presentation on the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) developed by the Transportation Security Agency (TSA).
Some of our readers may already know that come August 1, 2010, 100% of cargo that is transported aboard passenger aircraft must be screened for explosives. Both the date and the level of screening may represent hard stops to a company's operations. The rule is simple - any cargo that is not screened will not be loaded onto passenger aircraft.
I have spoken with shippers that may not feel the need to participate in the program. Some of them will rely on their freight forwarders or even the airlines to screen their cargo. I would rather control the process and ensure that my goods are not opened by others or stopped due to the expected backlog at the airports, especially during peak shipping times such as the end of the month or the end of the quarter.
I would also like to do my part after 9/11 and ensure that we are doing our best to avoid a breach of security which was recommended by the 9/11 Commission. If your company joins the CCSP, the benefit is two-fold. Your company is part of a larger effort to maintain security in this country and your shipping operations will not be interrupted. You or your freight forwarder will be able to deliver your products to the airlines directly as you will be able to maintain a secure chain of custody under the CCSP.
Also this month, the GSC Review presents an interview with Mathew Costello, Corporate Vice President of Global Operations for Sony Ericsson.
Matthew Costello is a superb supply chain executive with unique global operations, procurement, strategy, transformation, restructuring, and supply chain experience for one of the largest corporations in the world. Matthew holds a Bachelors degree with High Honors in Economics and Government from Duquesne University and a Diploma in International Economics from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium.
Get more insight into how Matthew thinks by reading our interview. You can also view other supply chain leaders by revisiting our past issues at http://www.gscreview.com/home_com.php.
In the past year, we have introduced the very top leaders in supply chain to our readers. We hope you have enjoyed the interviews. We celebrate supply chain leaders with vision, passion, and care for their customers and employees. We invite you to nominate individuals that deserve recognition for their achievements in supply chain, as we would be delighted to feature them in future issues.
Sergio Retamal
Publisher, GSC Review
www.gscreview.com
President, GSCLG
www.gsclg.com
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