Trade and Logistics
Supply Chain Costing and Performance Management
Logistics and supply chain managers have increasingly realized that the greatest potential to create financial value lies not within a single firm but across all the trading partner enterprises comprising a supply chain, particularly at the interface between trading partners. At the boundaries of their firm – with their suppliers and customers – is where companies can identify mutually beneficial cost..
How to Administer Vendor Assessments
A Responsibility Check should be done before an award or contract is made to a vendor. This process will help ensure that a vendor is capable and reliable. Participants will learn how to Document an Assessment Review. They will learn ways to do Customization for vendor Types. Attendees will be able to understand what a Verification Check List is and how to create and use one. In addition, they will be given..
How to Develop a Solid Customs Compliance Program
The takeaway for each participant is to understand the ABC’s of customs compliance and learn how to develop a program that is tailored to its company’s size, supply chain, product, and risks. The program will outline the key elements of a solid customs compliance program and provide guidance on how to develop or take corrective actions to ensure compliance and protect the company. This webinar will give the..
Mexico Import Process Basics
Non-tariff measures (barriers) are generally defined as policy measures other than ordinary customs tariffs that can potentially have an economic effect on international trade in goods, changing quantities traded, or prices or both (UNCTAD).Areas Covered Non-Tariff Barriers definition and objectiveDifference between a Direct and an Indirect NTBDirect NTB’s established by the Mexican ..
Navigating The US Customs Regulations - Title 19 Code of Federal Regulations
Having a solid understanding of applicable regulations is not only legally required, but it can also offer your company tactical and strategic advantages. Preventing fines, penalties, and potential loss of import privileges will keep your business running smoothly, efficiently, and at the lowest cost of operation. Knowing, understanding, and applying the subtle areas of trade compliance and global trade man..
Preparing for a (US and other) Customs Audit
US Customs law dates back to 1879 and was far less burdensome, legally, on the US importer until 1993. Under current law, the US Customs Modernization Act, the US Importer is now mainly responsible for adherence to all US Customs laws and regulations. While Customs calls it a “shared responsibility”, the burden is on the importer to “exercise reasonable care”. In this session, we’ll discuss the basics of a ..
The Newly Revised Incoterms and their Impact on Foreign Suppliers to the United States
In my experience as a trade lawyer for the past 38 years and a licensed US Customs Broker, INCOTERMS are increasingly used and equally increasingly misapplied and misunderstood. As an exporter to the US, failing to use the best Incoterm can cost your company greatly; such as selecting an Incoterm to cover the transaction which does not specify which party is to obtain cargo insurance, not having the e..
What You Should Know About Export Requirements for FDA Regulated Products from the US to Foreign Countries
This training will provide an in-depth explanation of FDA-Regulated Products that were exported from the United States to Foreign Countries. Also, it will address what export documentation must be used in the transportation of FDA-regulated products. Then, it also will discuss the FDA procedures that exporter must comply with in order to meet the Modernization Act agreement. Lastly, it explains what local g..