MANUFACTURES DISCOVERY QUESTIONNAIRE
The following questionnaire is designed to assess the level of security measures currently in place at ALL factories
producing goods for The Wet Seal LLC. Please answer "Yes" or "No" only and add additional comments in the
designated box. If desired, send information on proposed security measures which are not yet in place as a separate
attachment. Complete this form for each factory and return within 5 days.
Company Name:
Primary Process:
Responsible Party completing this form:
Primary address of this company:
Country:
Contact Email Address:
Secondary addresses of this company:
Volume produced for client in the previous year:
Indicate if multi-country origin is used:
Job Title:
Contact Telephone No.:
Country of origin of goods:
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A. INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
I. Customs
Please indicate in which, if any, of the following industry programs you are a
participant:
Customs – Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
Carrier Initiative Program
Super Carrier Initiative Program
Business Anti-Smuggling Coalition
Other:
B. PHYSICAL SECURITY
I. Building
Are facility doors equipped with appropriate locking devices?
Are facility windows equipped with appropriate locking devices?
Are all keys controlled by management or security personnel?
Is adequate lighting provided inside and outside the facility?
Is lighting provided at every entry or exit to the building?
Is video surveillance used to monitor activity on the premises?
Does the facility have an alarm system?
II. Grounds
Is the perimeter surrounded by unbroken fencing?
Are entrances to the perimeter gated?
Do gates have adequate locks?
Is there a gatehouse?
Are security personnel present at the entrances?
Do security personnel regularly patrol the facility grounds?
Does facility management communicate with security personnel via two-way radios
or phones?
Are personnel designated to contact local police in an emergency situation?
III. Cargo
Is a cargo location system utilized?
Is international and domestic cargo segregated by a secure or fenced-in area?
Are flammable, toxic and other dangerous materials segregated in storage by a
secure or fenced-in area?
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List hazardous materials stored on the premises:
IV. Parking
Is the area for parking private vehicles separate from the shipping and loading
areas?
Are the parking areas well-lit?
Is there a system for prohibiting unauthorized vehicles from parking on the
premises?
C. ACCESS CONTROLS
I. Visitors
Are visitors records or logs kept?
Are visitors required to provide proof of identity?
Is there a visitors pass system?
Are visitors subject to search?
Does security utilize metal detectors to screen visitors?
II. Security Checks
Are daily security checks conducted which would identify signs of tampering with
products or equipment?
Is the identity of all personnel present on the premises recorded?
Is there a gate pass system for truckers?
Are all shippers or delivery personnel photo registered and identified prior to
acceptance of their cargo?
Are contractors/vendors known, including caterers, mechanics, medical personnel,
etc.?
Do they display identification?
Is their company affiliation verified?
Are drug detector dogs available?
Are drug detector dogs utilized?
III. Shipping, Loading, Cargo, Storage Areas
Is access to the shipping, loading, cargo, and hazardous material storage areas
restricted?
Are employees required to wear photo identification badges?
Are visitors, including outside vendors, required to wear identification badges while
within these areas?
Are these badges checked prior to allowing access to these areas?
Are all visitors accompanied while in these areas?
Is a sign-in log used to track the entry and exit times for all employees and visitors?
Are employees prohibited from bringing personal items into these areas? (i.e. lunch
containers, purses, backpacks)
Do security personnel patrol the “docking” area?
Is adequate lighting provided for the general cargo areas (internal and external)?
Are flammable, toxic and other dangerous materials labeled?
Are hazardous materials regularly inventoried and tracked?
Are employees instructed to identify missing stock and other irregularities which
are outside accepted variance levels?
D. PROCEDURAL SECURITY
I. Incoming/Outgoing Goods
Is a security officer designated to supervise the loading and unloading of cargo?
Are both empty and full containers stored in a secure area within the facility
premises?
Is entry/exit to this secure container storage area monitored by security at all
times?
Is access restricted to authorized personnel only?
Are full containers stored door to door to prevent access?
Are empty containers stored door to door to prevent access?
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Are full export containers weighed and examined upon receipt?
Are empty export containers weighed and examined upon receipt?
Are empty containers examined prior to lading?
Are labeling and packaging configurations authenticated in advance of receipt of
shipment?
Is all incoming/outgoing cargo identified, labeled, weighed, and counted?
Are there procedures for detecting and reporting shortages and overages?
Are the marks, numbers, weights, and quantities of incoming cargo verified against
the documents presented?
Are discrepancies flagged and scrutinized?
Is all data related to incoming/outgoing cargo recorded?
Are all incoming materials, components, packaging, labels, and product returns
inspected for signs of tampering?
Are "last minute" shipments accepted routinely?
Is there a container loading verification procedure (i.e. to prevent un-manifested
containers from being laden)?
Is there a method for ensuring the integrity of loose freight when transported from
the factory to the pier?
Which of the following modes of transportation are used to move this client’s
goods from your facility?
Land
Sea
Air
II. Chain Of Custody
Are only known, appropriately licensed sources used for all materials, components,
packaging and labels?
Can the origin of raw materials be reported upon request?
Are goods tracked from facility entry to exit?
Are orderly records kept relating to purchase, shipment, receipt, forwarding and
invoicing of raw materials and components?
Can a document chain of custody be established for cargo?
If seals are used, are arrangements made to maintain the chain of custody when a
seal is broken for inspection by a government agency?
III. Seals
Are incoming vehicles, containers, railcars, requested to be locked and sealed?
Is the seal number obtained from the supplier and verified upon receipt?
Are seals placed on arriving containers?
Are seal numbers verified at time of lading?
Are seal numbers verified at time of unlading?
Is there a seal control record and procedure in place?
Are container seals:
Capable of being affixed easily and quickly?
Clearly and legibly identifiable by unique marks and numbers?
Unable to be removed or undone without breaking, or tampered without leaving
traces?
Unable to be used more than once?
Made of material strong enough to prevent accidental breakage and early
deterioration due to weather or chemical exposure?
Difficult to copy or counterfeit?
IV. Alert
If illegal activities are detected or suspected, is law enforcement notified?
Has the facility ever notified law enforcement of suspicious anomalies regarding
cargo or containers?
Have employees been instructed on how to identify suspicious cargo?
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Is there a written security policy at this facility? If yes, please attach a copy.
E. PERSONNEL SECURITY
I. Identification And Access
Does the facility hiring process include verification of candidate references?
Does the hiring process include a background check?
Are police checks conducted?
Are home visits conducted?
Are credit checks conducted?
Is drug screening required?
Is drug screening conducted?
Are fingerprints and photographs taken as part of the application process?
Are five- (5) year background checks conducted on all employees?
Upon employment termination, are identifying documents and access controls
collected? (i.e. badges, key cards, etc.)
F. EDUCATION AND TRAINING AWARENESS
I. Internal Training
Does the facility conduct security training sessions for employees?
Are employees trained on how to recognize internal conspiracies?
Are employees trained on how to maintain product integrity?
Are employees trained on how to handle unauthorized access to secure areas?
Are employees offered incentives for recognizing and reporting suspicious
situations or situations where security has been compromised?
Are unannounced internal audits conducted of security procedures?
Are records maintained of audit findings, including violations?
Certification:
I hereby certify that the information given by me in completing this questionnaire is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
Should significant changes occur in our program, we will provide The Wet Seal ,,LLC notification in writing of these changes.
Name:
Signature:
Date:
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