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Singapore CustomsSupply Chain Security ProgramSecure Trade Partnership (STP)Andrew StylesSupply Chain Security ConsultantLuke Simmons & Associates (Asia) Ltd

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Background

• International crime and terrorism has become a major concern to both governments and businesses

• Due to the vulnerability of international supply chains of being either – a direct target for crime and terrorism – a means to deliver weapons

• In response to this new threat, several voluntary supply chain security programs have been created or modified

Voluntary Govt SCS Programs• Voluntary security programs link business and Govt• Initially created to fight supply chain disruption such

as theft, drug smuggling, loss, damage etc• Currently, initiatives are evolving with a focus on

terrorism• Programs all appear to be dissimilar - different main

targets, originating parties and geographic focus• However, all consist of set of security measures

which if adequately implemented constitute a supply chain security management system

Voluntary Govt SCS ProgramsThings to consider…i) Even though voluntary, cost of not being

involved can be high (due to more inspections, higher fees etc.)

ii) Implementing the required standards in a cost-effective way

iii) Great degree of freedom as to how to implement the security standards

iv) There is a need to guarantee compatibility between programs & establish mutual recognition

First steps• Singapore Government established a

steering committee (2006)• Singapore Customs (SC) set up as

custodian• SC established the Supply Chain Security

Unit• Singapore Economic Development Board

(EDB) on steering committee• EDB reached out to MNCs to get feedback

Consultation Industry consultation Focus groups established with all

sections in the supply chain SC Officers were sent overseas to

study other similar programs SC Officers visited companies –

better understanding

Program guidelines

Program guidelines/audit developed SC made sure the program was:

appropriate to all sections of the supply chain

not industry specific

Pilot program

• Chose MNCs for pilot run - MNCs with a reputation for having a secure supply chain

• These companies invited to participate

• 8 companies accepted

STP benefits 1

• Reward & recognition for having robust supply chain

• Greater visibility of the SC• Further enhanced security• Reduced costs

STP benefits 2

Mutual recognition• Australia, USA, Japan• Trade recovery – if terrorist attack

or other issue, STP certified will be some of the first cleared

• Ongoing process

More details

Singapore Customswww.customs.gov.sg - see STP

hyperlink