Invensys Conquers Export Classification Challenges: A Case Study & Best Practices Webcast

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Kelsey Price

Export classification is a complex, layered process, but the obligation of proper declaration falls to the U.S. exporter, and the definition of ‘export’ is wide, so mastering it is vital.

Join Invensys, Amber Road and the Journal of Commerce on Thursday, October 3^rd, 2013 from 2PM – 3:15 PM EST for a complimentary webinar as we examine the challenges of classification in the U.S., the intricacies of the U.S. Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) system, key tips and best practices for dealing with technical data, and the role of automation.

Speakers Suzanne Bullitt, a Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer and Trade Compliance Director at Invensys, and Kristine Bols, Director of Trade Content at Amber Road, will discuss:

Developing internal classification processes and training
The importance of record keeping and automation
Dealing with country-specific regulations and interpretations
Tricky situations, such as the oral exchange of information, which is a “deemed export”

Don’t miss this free trade compliance webinar: click here to register!

Upcoming Webinar: Crate and Barrel’s Holistic Supply Chain and the Role of Supply Chain Visibility

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Colleen Bush

Don’t miss out on Amber Road’s upcoming webinar broadcasting live on Tuesday, September 24 at 11:30am EDT on Crate and Barrel’s Holistic Supply Chain and the Role of Supply Chain Visibility.

During this webinar, viewers will learn how Crate and Barrel has always operated an integrated supply chain from its origin through present day, and how the technology supporting their supply chain has grown to meet new business needs.

Key topics will include:

An overview of Crate and Barrel’s import/export operations
Factors driving Crate and Barrel’s supply chain visibility requirements
The role of supply chain visibility technology in achieving operational alignment and cost savings

Speakers will include:

Virginia Thompson, Senior Director of Import/Export, Crate and Barrel
Stephanie Miles, Senior Vice President of Commercial Services, Amber Road
Dan Gilmore, Editor, Supply Chain Digest

Join us to garner a greater appreciation of the synergies between logistics, compliance, and financial operations – register for the webinar today!

Can’t attend the webinar? Register anyway! We’ll send you a link to the recorded session after the event.

CBP’s Trusted Trader Program Includes New Incentives for Importers

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Colleen Bush

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that they are aiming to begin the first phase of a Trusted Trader program this fall. The program will enable CBP to better manage supply chain security and compliance by unifying the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) initiatives:

C-TPAT – a voluntary government-business initiative to improve overall supply chain and US border security. The program establishes supply chain security criteria for members to meet. As part of C-TPAT, CBP is hoping to complete supply chain security mutual recognition agreements with China and Mexico within the next 18 months.
ISA – focuses on Customs compliance. Importers who can demonstrate their ability to manage their compliance through self-assessment are accepted into the ISA program. CBP recently launched the ISA Pre-Certification test, whereby licensed customs brokerage firms participating in the program can evaluate and pre-certify importers applying to ISA.

So how will this new Trusted Trader Program benefit importers? Participating importers will receive a variety of additional incentives such has time and resource savings related to the processing of Customs entries, costs, etc. CBP recently had a working group compile a list of new incentives that would be valuable to Trusted Trader participants. This list is now undergoing a final review by CBP.

For more information on the Trusted Trader Program, please read this Word Trade 100 article and Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services’ press release.

Are you currently participating in C-TPAT or ISA? Check out this American Shipper 2013 Import Benchmark Study, which surveyed importers on their participation and effectiveness of the programs.

Amber Road Named One of SupplyChainBrain’s Great Supply Chain Partners of 2013

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Colleen Bush

Amber Road is pleased to announce that it received SupplyChainBrain’s Top Supply Chain Partners Award for 2013. This is the ninth year Amber Road has been recognized by the publication for its outstanding customer satisfaction and overall impact in the industry!

The 100 Great Supply Chain Partners Award highlights a select list of companies whose solutions and services have been so impressive that their customers took the time to nominate them.

“It is always an honor to be recognized as a Great Supply Chain Partner, especially when that honor comes directly from our clients,” said Jim Preuninger, CEO of Amber Road. “We would like to thank SupplyChainBrain for giving us this opportunity, and of course we thank our customers for their kind words and support.”

Click here to read the press release.

Upcoming Webinar: SCM World Global Trade Survey Results

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Kelsey Price

What: Live webinar on SCM World Global Trade Survey Results: Insights from Senior Supply Chain Practitioners

When: Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013 | 11am EDT

Where: Register here.

In order to capitalize on today’s global trade opportunities, organizations must overcome a series of unique supply chain and regulatory compliance challenges.

SCM World recently surveyed 114 senior supply chain leaders to better understand global trade challenges and the most effective approaches to solving them. SCM World and Amber Road will discuss the findings of this survey in our complimentary webinar, SCM World Global Trade Survey Results: Insights from Senior Supply Chain Practitioners.

Key topics will include:

How to overcome today’s biggest global trade challenges
How automation can be applied to various functional areas of global trade
How companies rate themselves on their current ability to handle global logistics and compliance challenges

Join us on Thursday, September 12 at 11am EDT to learn best practices from supply chain industry leaders.