Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems
845 Lindbergh Court
Hebron, KY 41048
Telephone 859.746.7883
Facsimile 859.746.7875
meritorwabco.com
August 5, 2013
Dear Valued Supplier,
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems is currently a member in good standing of the CBP initiative: C-TPAT
(Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism). C-TPAT is a partnership between US Customs and Border
Protection and the trade community in which trade partners agree to maintain security practices designed to
reduce the threat of terrorism throughout the supply chain. It is the responsibility and the goal of Meritor
WABCO VCS to maintain a consistent level of security throughout our supply chain. As part of our continued
effort to maintain best security practices, we are reviewing the current status of our business partners as
pertains to their security practices and C-TPAT participation.
As a valued Meritor WABCO supplier, your support and adherence to the requirements of C-TPAT is critical. It
is our expectation that each of our suppliers is aware of the C-TPAT program and its requirements. In
securing their respective supply chains, Meritor WABCO recommends that each of its service providers and
suppliers follow the security criteria posted on the CBP website:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/commercial_enforcement/ctpat/
The security criteria includes areas such as:
1. Procedural Security – Security procedures for the movement of goods to protect against shipments
being tampered with or unmanifested material being introduced into the supply chain.
2. Physical Security – Procedures to protect buildings, implement entrance security, etc. for purposes of
preventing unlawful entry onto premises.
3. Access Controls – Procedures to prevent unauthorized access to facilities and conveyances.
4. Personnel Security – Employment screening and background checks and disciplinary measures for
personnel that breach security.
5. Education and Training Awareness – Training of employees regarding security awareness, the
maintenance of cargo integrity and reporting procedures.
6. Manifest Procedures – Procedures to ensure that manifests and supporting commercial
documentation are in order and submitted to customs in a timely manner.
7. Conveyance Security – Procedures to ensure the integrity of conveyances to protect against
unauthorized access, un-manifested materials, or tampering.
Attached to this letter is a C-TPAT Review Questionnaire. You may have filled out a similar questionnaire for
Meritor WABCO in the past. We feel it is good practice to periodically review the security practices of our
suppliers and service providers to keep our records current and identify areas of improvement or opportunity.
If you provide goods or services to Meritor WABCO, please acknowledge that you have read this letter by
filling out the questionnaire and signing at the bottom.
Please return the questionnaire by fax or email to:
Attn: Melinda Simonds
Fax: (859) 746-7875
Melinda.simonds@meritorwabco.com
Best regards,
Melinda Simonds
Meritor WABCO Logistics Coordinator
C-TPAT
C-TPAT Supplier Review Questionnaire
Security Questions:
1. Does your company have a corporate level manager responsible for security policy?
Yes
No
2. Is your security plan reviewed and updated annually?
Yes
No
3. Does your company have an independent security assessment?
Yes
No
4. Does you company provide security awareness training?
Yes
No
5. Does your company have formal security requirements for supply chain partners?
Yes
No
6. Does your company have a written process for verifying the security risk of new business
partners? (ie. credit checks, background checks, business references)
Yes
No
7. Does your company require pre-employment background checks for all permanent, temporary
and contract employees?
Yes
No
8. Are your premises protected from unauthorized access?
Yes
No
9. Does your company employ a security guard, security camera, or some other means of security
coverage at all times?
Yes
No
10. Does your company require government issued photo identification for all visitors and vendors?
Yes
No
11. Does your company require all visitors, drivers, and vendors to log in when entering the
premises?
Yes
No
12. Are there controls in place to prevent unauthorized access to your computer system?
Yes
No
13. Is there a formal process in place to prevent terminated employees from obtaining access to your
facility?
Yes
No
14. Does your company maintain written procedures for handling international cargo, both outbound
and inbound, to prevent loss and/or the introduction of non-manifested cargo to the supply chain?
Yes
No
15. Does your company require the use of high security seals for both inbound and outbound
international cargo?
Yes
No
16. Are there procedures for providing timely manifests of international cargo to US Customs?
Yes
No
17. Does your company’s conveyance system provide real-time tracking?
Yes
No
18. Is there a written procedure for reporting cargo security breaches to authorities?
Yes
No
C-TPAT Supplier Survey 2013
C-TPAT
Is your Company C-TPAT Certified?
My company is C-TPAT Certified. (Our SVI number is
)
My company is in the process of becoming C-TPAT certified.
My company is not eligible for C-TPAT certification.
If your company is not C-TPAT certified:
My company understands the US Customs guidelines for C-TPAT partnership and our operations are
in compliance with the requirements.
My company is not currently in compliance with C-TPAT security guidelines, but we will be in
compliance by
(date).
My company is located outside the US and is currently involved in the similar government initiative
(Name of Initiative).
My company is located outside the US and there is no similar government initiative, but our current
practices of business meet the C-TPAT minimum security requirements.
Comments:
Please indicate if you are responding for all of your company’s locations. Yes
No
SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________________
COMPANY NAME:
Company Address:
Contact:
Position:
Phone Number/E-Mail Address:
C-TPAT Supplier Survey 2013
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