Posted by Caroline on Tue, Aug, 17 2010 @ 7:59 AM
Are you attending this year’s BIS Update Conference, Aug. 31 – Sept. 2 in Washington, DC? If so, Management Dynamics invites you to join us for a Meet and Greet Reception at Gordon Biersch (just a few blocks from the Hyatt), on Wednesday Sept. 1 at 7pm. We’ll be serving cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
If you’re interested in attending, RSVP via our event page on LinkedIn, or send an email to emilythornton (at) managementdynamics (dot) com - We hope to see you there!
Topics: BIS, BIS Update, customs compliance
Posted by Caroline on Wed, Aug, 11 2010 @ 7:10 AM
Trade Planner 3.0 scenario-based planning solution optimizes sourcing and distribution
decisions based on total landed costs and trade regulation risk
Topics: global supply chain, supply chain design, trade planner, global sourcing, customs compliance, Trade Compliance Solutions
Posted by Caroline on Tue, Aug, 3 2010 @ 7:2 AM
Remember the plan to double exports as a way to rebuild the US economy? The New York Times has analyzed the progress so far, with mixed results, and highlights the many barriers to achieving the goals of the National Export Initiative (emphasis mine):
Topics: National export initiatve, customs compliance, Trade Compliance Solutions
Posted by Caroline on Wed, Jul, 28 2010 @ 7:1 AM
Topics: trade compliance news, customs compliance, gtm newsletter
Posted by Caroline on Thu, Jul, 22 2010 @ 9:19 AM
The Wall Street Journal has a great article about the green sustainable global supply chain - specifically within the apparel industry - describing a new tool for consumers to determine how green their products are.
Topics: supply chain, Eco index, customs compliance, sustainability, green
Posted by Caroline on Mon, Jul, 19 2010 @ 4:43 AM
US Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke discusses the Export Initiative on Fox News in the video below. Talking points include:
Posted by Caroline on Fri, Jul, 9 2010 @ 4:9 AM
I have added a news page. I comb the internet each day looking for the latest news about trade compliance, international trade, and trade agreements. I add them to my Google Reader which instantly updates to the Trade Compliance News page.
Topics: news, customs compliance
Posted by Caroline on Fri, Jul, 2 2010 @ 8:39 AM
Topics: compliance professionals, international compliance, ICPA, customs compliance, recon
Posted by Caroline on Fri, May, 28 2010 @ 8:29 AM
The GAO (General Accountability Office) just came out with a new report calling for increases to the FDA's authority over imported food items in our supply chains.
Topics: FDA, CBP, customs compliance, food safety
Posted by Caroline on Mon, May, 24 2010 @ 4:30 AM
Are you interested in learning about the best practices of firms qualifying product for NAFTA and other Free Trade Agreements?
Topics: NAFTA, Trade Agreement Management, customs compliance, nafta compliance