Compliance in Today's Global Supply Chain

Managing director of ARI and Department of Commerce appointee to the New York District Export Council, Thomas Cook is one of the most accomplished experts on international trade. In this comprehensive yet accessible resource, he provides a step-by-step blueprint for executing a corporate global trade program that is both compliant and cost-effective. The text identifies both traditional concerns and emerging complications, and then puts forward strategies to address them. In providing cost-effective solutions for building and securing a global supply chain, Cook emphasizes continuing education that will sensitize all levels of an enterprise to the importance of abiding by changing regulations.

Table of Contents
The Importance of Trade Compliance Programs in Global Supply Chains. The Basic Steps of Structuring and Implementing. An Outline and Availability of Resources. The Export Side. The Import Side. Managing Trade Partners, Vendors, and Suppliers. Utilization of Technology Options. Personnel Deployment. Training and Education. Benchmarking and Best Practices.