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.

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.

Q&A from the “Minimizing Exposure, Liability, and Risk in Trade Compliance” Webinar

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Sam Scordato

Amber Road would like to thank all of those who attended our Minimizing Exposure, Liability, and Risk in Trade Compliance webinar. The attendees asked some great questions, but unfortunately, we ran out of time and were unable to answer all of them. The presenters were kind enough to provide us with written responses to those questions. Here are a few:

As a senior compliance professional, do I need insurance similar to our C-level leadership?
One can make the case that Empowered Officials and senior trade compliance professionals should be covered the same way senior executives and others in the organization are (including the board of directors). To my knowledge there’s no separate insurance package or coverage available for EOs and senior trade compliance professionals. With the job’s level of responsibility it’s certainly a worthwhile consideration.

From an enforcement perspective are there cases where an Empowered Official or Responsible Authority went to jail?
I do not know of any case where an EO went to jail. I do know of cases where the EO (or other trade compliance professional) was put on administrative leave, fired, demoted, sued by the corporation for breach of contract, and investigated personally by Justice. There are many cases where senior staff (i.e. VPs and above) have gone to jail and suffered many other negative outcomes, including significant fines and debarment.

Don’t see the question you asked? Follow this link to see a full list of questions and answers.