ISO 28000

WHAT IS ISO 28000?

Supply risks such as threats from terrorism, fraud and piracy have serious implications to businesses. Throughout the supply chain, organizations must manage these risks and assure security by identifying potential threats, assessing risks and implementing measures to prevent any risks and threats from adversely affecting the success of their business. ISO 28000:2007 “Specification for security management systems for the supply chain" provides a framework for a security management system which is aimed at improving the overall security of supply chains. This standard will facilitate trade and the transport of goods across borders. It will increase the ability of organizations in the supply chain to effectively implement mechanisms that address security vulnerabilities at strategic and operational levels, as well as to establish preventive actions plans. This standard can be applied by organizations of all sizes involved in manufacturing, service, storage or transportation at any stage of the production or supply chain.

THE BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION

Improves stakeholder confidence by demonstrating more robust and secure supply chain management.

Enhances customer satisfaction by demonstrating ability to meet their specific requirements.

Makes the organization a supplier of choice by demonstrating the organization’s capability to manage security issues within the supply chain.

Demonstrates systematic security supply chain management.

Develops business cooperation along the supply chain.

Shorten customs clearance time and reduced secondary inspections.

Facilitates compliance with other official trade and supply chain processes, including the European Union’s Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), and US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP)’s Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT).