Lean Six Sigma and Customs-Trade Partnerships against Terrorism

Global trends are changing on a daily basis. Global economies are weakening and some companies are discouraged by the condition of terroristic threats that are occurring. These threats are changing the spending behavior of the average customer. Not only is the customer not purchasing because of the economy, but businesses face the threat of shipments not being secure or arriving to the end customer on time or safely. To lower cost, and increase benefits, the lean Six Sigma approach will benefit companies by improving strategies and tactics. Customs Trade Partnership against Terrorism will reduce terroristic threats. The goals set forth by the Customs Trade Partnership against Terrorism will have a significant, positive effect on ports across the globe that secures locations. The training process will ensure the knowledge needed to protect the supply chain for all countries.