TTEK Expands Offering to Provide World Class Customs Modernization Experts

TTEK Expands Offering to Provide World Class Customs Modernization Experts

Barbados, February 5, 2018 - TTEK, a trailblazer in advanced technology and services for the optimization of customs processing, announced today that its is launching a new services offering, -showcasing Expert Associate Consultants.   A list of highly recommended world class expert associates with significant and extensive Customs and border modernization expertise is available here.

TTEK continues to secure trusted working relationships with an unmatched team of international Customs and border modernization experts available to lead change, drive transformation, solve problems, and even the most complex needs of our clients....

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TTEK named as one of CIO Review Magazine's 20 Most Promising Enterprise Risk Management Solution Providers - 2017

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TTEK named as one of CIO Review Magazine's 20 Most Promising Enterprise Risk Management Solution Providers - 2017

We are pleased to be recognized as one of CIO Review Magazine's 20 Most Promising Risk Management Providers 2017.  Click here to go directly to the article.

EXCERPT:  Enterprise Risk Management is taking the center stage in how companies run their business. Advancements in cognitive technologies, artificial intelligence and data analytics are helping organizations go beyond traditional ways of managing risks by using smart machines to detect, predict and prevent risks. Today, since the entire nature of the risk discipline and their consequences are evolving, organizations should look beyond regulation and cost-reduction and view risk management as a strategic element of their value chain.  Please read on or download a PDF copy of the CIO Review article, or read the full magazine online here.

TTEK Continues to Build Capacity With Haiti Customs

TTEK Continues to Build Capacity With Haiti Customs

TTEK is back in Haiti to provide risk management expertise for Customs.  Following the development and preparation of content for the Targeting and Selectivity of high risk goods and passengers, TTEK is assisting USAID efforts with Nathan Associates to build capacity for border management using the principles of risk management.

TTEK contributing to the InterAmerican Development Bank's Workshop on Trade Facilitation and Customs Modernization

TTEK contributing to the InterAmerican Development Bank's Workshop on Trade Facilitation and Customs Modernization

We were in Washington DC May 24th to attend this important IDB workshop. The plan was to exchange and share knowledge on regional and extra-regional experiences, successes, and challenges facing border integration operations.  

There was a healthy discussion to identify dimensions and context that can contribute towards an overall program for the development and implementation of integrated border operations, trade facilitation, and customs Modernization.  TTEK makes a nice fit.  We're very happy to be taking part and adding value.

TTEK to Deliver Webinar for IDB “Trade Facilitation for the Caribbean Region" Community of Practice

TTEK to Deliver Webinar for IDB “Trade Facilitation for the Caribbean Region" Community of Practice

As part of the ongoing Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) “Trade Facilitation for the Caribbean Region" Community of Practice,  we are pleased to invite you to be part of our next webinar: "Considerations for Optimizing Customs & Border Processing", which will be held on Monday, 20th of February from 10:30 to 11:30 EDT (UTC-5).

Our first Webinar in 2017 will be delivered by Mr. Chris Thibedeau, CEO of TTEK Inc. to cover the topic of “Optimizing Systems and Controls for Customs and Border Processing”.

This is not a session to be missed. Chris and “TTEK” Associates are regarded as positive disruptors and we hope you can join us in what will prove to be a provoking discussion to challenge your thinking on how to manage the border!

TTEK assists Haiti Customs with Risk Management Workshop

TTEK assists Haiti Customs with Risk Management Workshop

Jan 30-Feb 3 TTEK is in Haiti to assist in delivering a workshop on customs risk management.  Assisting USAID and Nathan Associates, TTEK is helping to add value by promoting risk management principles for border management, and systematic approaches for targeting and selectivity of high risk commercial shipments.

See below image of the Day 1 session being led by Nathan Asociates expert Steve Letourneau.  Great job Steve! 

TTEK Founder to be one of 80 Global Advisors for Connect NS Export Cafe

TTEK Founder to be one of 80 Global Advisors for Connect NS Export Cafe

 TTEK Founder, Chris Thibedeau is one of 80 Global Advisors announced today from around the world for the upcoming ConnectNS 2016 Export Café. Here is a link to the media release and video.

The program, unveiled today at the annual Nova Scotia Export Achievement Awards, will offer Nova Scotia exporters exclusive access to Global Advisors in an effort to...

TTEK added to World Customs Organization's Technology Network

TTEK added to World Customs Organization's Technology Network

We are pleased to announce that TTEK is now included as part of the WCO's Technology Network (WCO TeN).  So what is the WCO TeN?

The WCO TeN is the only communication platform for Customs and other border agencies, technology companies, international organizations and relevant stakeholders to exchange...

TTEK Presentation to the Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council

TTEK Presentation to the Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council

On Wed May 18, 2016 TTEK presented and led a discussion on the topic of "Exploiting Data to Optimize Border Management"  to the Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council (CCLEC) at the annual conference in Kingston, Jamaica.  The presentation prompted many questions from the CCLEC group with discussions on new methodologies around risk management, watch-list vetting, passenger profiling, declaration processing, and electronic single window.

TTEK at the CCLEC Annual Conference ​this week

TTEK at the CCLEC Annual Conference ​this week

We were so happy to be invited to this year's annual Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council's (CCLEC) Annual Conference.  Today TTEK was asked to contribute to a workshop on "Customs Rightful Place and Role in the National Border and Security Architecture".

Facilitated by members from the Netherlands and Canada (by friends Steve Edgerton and Rob Van Kuik),  a great discussion ensued from CCLEC representatives from Jamaica, Monseratt, Turks and Caicos, and the Cayman Islands and more.  Great progress was made on multi-lateral interoperability.

MOVE TO IMPROVE TRADE PROCESSES / Barbados Electronic Single Window to be Introduced

MOVE TO IMPROVE TRADE PROCESSES / Barbados Electronic Single Window to be Introduced

It was nice to be a part of this project and see a "real" electronic single window come together with actual process and functions for Customs and nearly 30 Other Government Agencies!  Congratulations to Dan Rochon, Salvador Duart, Terry Bascombe, Delano Scantlebury, Susan, Ricardo, Barry Desmoreaux, Mark McCutchan and the rest of the team at the Barbados Competitiveness Program.  This is a great benchmark for other countries to consider because it truly is the best ESW I've seen globally.  Here's the press release:

http://www.barbadosadvocate.com/news/move-improve-trade-processes