“Companies that develop a strategic approach to doing business in China have markedly better outcomes than those that manage it tactically,” Scott Byrnes, Vice President of Marketing at Amber Road, notes.

Don't miss your chance to hear global trade experts discuss the current regulatory climate in China! SCM World and Amber Road China have teamed up for a webinar this Wednesday, April 29 - register here!

According to SCM World research, supply chain leaders view China as the indisputable premier growth opportunity. At the same time, it was fifth on executives' list of countries considered too risky to do business in, due to complex trade regulations, immature logistics infrastructure, the threat of rapid cost increases, and an opaque sub-distribution network.

Considering these challenges, how can companies develop a more systematic, strategic approach to trade with China?

According to SCM World research, supply chain leaders view China as the indisputable premier growth opportunity. At the same time, it was fifth on executives' list of countries considered too risky to do business in, due to complex trade regulations, immature logistics infrastructure, the threat of rapid cost increases, and an opaque sub-distribution network.

Considering these challenges, how can companies develop a more systematic, strategic approach to trade with China?

Join SCM World and Amber Road for a live webinar on Wednesday, April 29, to dig a little deeper into the dynamics at play in China. Attendees will focus on the challenges and opportunities associated with China trade, from both an import and export perspective.

According to SCM World research, supply chain leaders view China as the indisputable premier growth opportunity. At the same time, it was fifth on executives' list of countries considered too risky to do business in. So how do you capitalize on these growth opportunities while minimizing risk? The answer lies in a China Trade Management solution.

SCM World completed their Supply Chain Officer Study this past summer and found that China was ranked as the number one country for growth opportunities by a wide margin. At the same time, it was fifth on executives' list of countries considered too risky to do business in.

As the world’s largest exporter and second largest importer, China offers many trade opportunities for companies. However, significant challenges still exist, making it difficult to conduct China global trade share.

With China being an attractive location for sourcing and manufacturing goods, it's crucial to understand the impact of cross-border documentation, licensing requirements, and export compliance with local regulations on supply chain performance.

Earlier this month, Amber Road and The Journal of Commerce broadcasted a webinar on Cutting Complexity from China Trade: Using CTM Software to Navigate Local Regulations. Our presenters, Ty Bordner and Kae-Por Chang (both of Amber Road), received several questions throughout the webinar, but did not have time to address them all during the live broadcast. We have compiled their answers into a Q&A document – here is a preview:

Once a modest player in the international trading system, China has recently transformed into a trading superpower that global companies cannot afford to miss out on. From 2000 to 2012, China’s global merchandise exports grew by 703 percent, and its merchandise imports grew by 656 percent. Today, China ranks as the world’s largest merchandise exporter, and the second-largest importer, behind only the United States.

With local agencies enforcing national regulations with their own emphasis and interpretations, China’s trade laws become extremely complex. In particular, many companies are turning to China Trade Management (CTM) software solutions to help them take advantage of China’s Processing Trade program, which can reduce product cost by 25 percent or more!

Join us for an upcoming webinar on Cutting Complexity from China Trade: Using CTM Software to Navigate Local Regulations, broadcasting live on Wednesday, October 8 at 2pm EDT. This webinar will review the results of a new Journal of Commerce study on China trade regulations, as well as review China’s trade landscape and address best practices for Chinese trade operations.

Last month, American Shipper and Amber Road broadcast a great webinar, "From GTM to CTM: A Closer Look at China's Processing Trade Program and Cross-Border Supply Chain." Our speakers, Amber Road's Kae-Por Chang and Ty Bornder and Delphi's Thomas Luo, got a lot of questions at the end of the webinar, and they weren't able to answer them all during the webcast. Luckily, they've answered them here!