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Celebrating Secure Trade: Supply Chain Security Day Returns to Monterrey

Celebrating Secure Trade: Supply Chain Security Day Returns to Monterrey

On August 13, Monterrey will once again become a center for collaboration, innovation, and dialogue as industry leaders gather for the annual Supply Chain Security Day.

Victor Chavez, Executive Director of the Cluster of Security, organizes the event each year. The organization focuses on advancing education and promoting secure trade. Through this effort, it continues to strengthen partnerships across the global supply chain community.

This year’s program will bring together key stakeholders who share a commitment to strengthening supply chain security and resilience. In addition, attendees can expect expert presentations, collaborative discussions, and opportunities to exchange best practices for protecting international trade.

Strengthening Partnerships Across the Global Supply Chain

One of the event’s highlights will be a presentation from Carlos Ochoa, SCAN Executive Director. Additionally, he will join a panel discussion with representatives from the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT).

U.S. Customs and Border Protection leads CTPAT, a voluntary public-private partnership program that promotes secure trade. During the event, CTPAT representatives will deliver a presentation and share insights during the panel discussion. Together, the speakers will emphasize the importance of trusted partnerships in addressing evolving security challenges.

Additional attendees include Eric Sherman, SCAN Audit Program Director, and Dina Amato, CBP CTPAT Executive Director. Their participation also reflects a continued commitment to advancing secure and efficient trade practices.

SCAN to Host Special CTPAT Anniversary Celebration

In addition to the conference program, SCAN will host a sponsored social gathering on the evening before Supply Chain Security Day.

This inaugural event will give attendees an opportunity to network in a more informal setting. At the same time, it will celebrate a major milestone: the 25th anniversary of CTPAT. Organizers will recognize the program’s lasting impact on supply chain security and its success in fostering collaboration between government and industry partners.

Furthermore, the gathering will provide another opportunity for professionals to strengthen relationships and exchange ideas outside the conference setting.

A Platform for Security, Trust, and Collaboration

Supply Chain Security Day remains an important event for professionals dedicated to protecting global commerce. At the same time, it helps build efficiency, trust, and stronger partnerships across the supply chain sector.

With active participation from organizations such as CTPAT and the addition of SCAN’s anniversary celebration, this year’s event promises valuable discussions, meaningful connections, and practical insights for attendees. Ultimately, the event reinforces the value of collaboration in addressing today’s security challenges and preparing for those ahead.

For more information, including registration details and the full agenda, visit the official website: https://scs-day.com/

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Trade and Cargo Security Summit

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Trade and Cargo Security Summit

POSTPONED New Dates September 8-10, 2026

The CBP Trade and Cargo Security Summit is an important event organized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that focuses on enhancing trade security and fostering collaboration among stakeholders in the trade community. The summit typically features discussions on current trade policies, security measures, and industry challenges, providing a platform for networking and knowledge sharing among participants. Keep an eye on the official CBP website for updates regarding registration, agenda, and featured speakers as the event date approaches.

Security and trust: the invisible architecture that underpins the USMCA

Security and trust: the invisible architecture that underpins the USMCA

7 May 2026
By Carlos E. Ochoa, Executive Director, SCAN Association

Sharing this post from the latest edition of T21 – a leading specialized media outlet in Mexico focusing on the logistics, transportation, and foreign trade sectors, providing in-depth analysis of industry trends.

In today’s environment of geopolitical tension, supply‑chain reconfiguration, and heightened regulatory scrutiny, trust has become the most valuable currency in North American trade. For the U.S.–Mexico partnership to remain strong, security can no longer be viewed as a cost or a box‑checking exercise. It is a strategic enabler of commerce.

From the U.S. perspective, trade flows efficiently only when governments can trust that supply‑chain actors operate under robust, verifiable security standards. That is precisely the logic behind programs like CTPAT and OEA: identifying low‑risk partners so trade can move faster, not slower.
This is where SCAN (Supplier Compliance Audit Network) adds tangible value to the USMCA framework.

SCAN operationalizes trust. It connects importers already certified by the U.S. and Canadian governments with suppliers that are independently audited under globally recognized security standards aligned with CTPAT, OEA, and the WCO SAFE Framework. By doing so, SCAN translates government‑to‑government trust into factory‑level, importer‑level, and supply‑chain‑level confidence.

For governments, this means:

Greater visibility and consistency across shared supply chains
Independent, credible evidence of compliance beyond country‑level recognition

Reduced risk without creating friction for legitimate trade
For the USMCA, it means transforming security into facilitation—supporting nearshoring, regional integration, and resilience while preserving strong enforcement.

The equation is simple but powerful:
Security enables trust. Trust enables facilitation. Facilitation sustains USMCA.

In a world where trust moves trade, supply‑chain security is the common language—and initiatives like SCAN help ensure both governments are speaking it with confidence.

Security and trust: the invisible architecture that underpins the USMCA – T21

SCAN 2026 Risk, Compliance, and Innovation Supply Chain Conference: Hanoi, Vietnam

SCAN 2026 Risk, Compliance, and Innovation Supply Chain Conference: Hanoi, Vietnam

03 April 2026

Collaboration is shaping the future of global supply chains.

Take a look at highlights from RCISCC Vietnam 2026, where industry leaders came together to exchange ideas, address challenges, and advance more transparent and secure systems.

Watch the full recap video on our YouTube channel and see how progress is being driven through the work of the Supplier Compliance Audit Network.