Certifications

PARTNERS IN PROTECTION (PIP) AUDIT

PIP SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY AUDIT

The Partners in Protection (PIP) Audit is a rigorous trade security and supply chain integrity assessment administered by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to ensure that companies involved in international trade maintain strong security practices that protect goods, facilities, personnel, and supply chain operations from risks such as theft, tampering, terrorism, smuggling, and illegal interference. The audit evaluates every aspect of a company’s cross-border operations, including physical security controls, access and perimeter security, cargo handling, transportation safety, employee screening, IT and cyber-security measures, documentation accuracy, incident reporting, and compliance with global supply chain security standards such as C-TPAT and WCO SAFE Framework. Achieving and maintaining PIP approval not only strengthens a company’s supply chain resilience but also enables faster customs processing, reduced inspections, improved risk classification, and greater trust with international regulators and logistics partners. At Quantum Systems, we provide comprehensive advisory support to help organisations fully prepare for and excel in PIP audits by conducting detailed security risk assessments, mapping vulnerabilities, reviewing facility layouts, strengthening perimeter and building access, improving cargo handling procedures, and aligning internal operations with PIP requirements. We assist in developing or updating security policies, SOPs, emergency procedures, contractor and visitor management systems, cyber-security controls, data protection practices, and training modules for employees. Our experts guide companies through documentation readiness, evidence compilation, corrective action planning, and continuous monitoring to maintain long-term compliance. Through our structured, hands-on, and practical approach, Quantum Systems ensures that organisations build a secure, compliant, and audit-ready supply chain ecosystem that enhances trade efficiency, minimizes security risks, and meets the expectations of global border protection authorities.