Global Supply Chain Management: Best Practices in Import and Export Operations (Live Online)

Master your international supply chain with the most up-to-date skills and tacticsWho Should Attend:New, mid-level and experienced purchasing professionals, including global supply chain executives; import and export operations personnel; traffic and logistics managers; purchasing professionals; legal and finance professionals (controllers).With import/export costs accounting for up to 20% of bottom-line expenses for many U.S. corporations, there is an urgent need for global supply chain professionals with the most current skill sets available. This course offers you a comprehensive and contemporary foundation in these issues. Explore regulations, procedures, global security, documentation, dealing with customs and other government agencies, trade compliance, HTS classifications, managing freight and much more. You’ll interact with a recognized expert course leader in global trade to gain both strategic and tactical skills and explore valuable, real-world case studies. Leave with an arsenal of best practices and an array of skill sets that you can apply immediately on the job.How you will benefit:Learn how to drive risk and spend out of your global supply chainRecognize e-commerce (direct to consumer) optionsKnow how to investigate the viability of near-sourcingUnderstand landed-cost modeling and apply metrics to the decision-making process Select and negotiate with freight carriers to lower costs and develop business process improvementsKnow the implications of trade complianceLearn how to develop the best operating procedures for your imports and exportsWhat you will cover:Global trade opportunities, risks and operational concernsThe terminology, players and logistics of import and export supply chainsDealing with carriers, 3 PLs, freight forwarders and customhouse brokersManaging inbound supply chains from AsiaBonded warehouses and foreign trade zonesCreating leverage to reduce risk and spend in the global supply chainSuccessfully working with U.S. and foreign government agenciesNavigating free trade agreements and NAFTACourse Outline:Learning ObjectivesDefine the Global Supply ChainUnderstand an Overview of Global Trade Opportunities, Risks, and Operational ConcernsUnderstand the Terminology, Players, and Logistic of Import and Export Supply ChainsReview Global Logistics, Transportation, Distribution, and Domestic Supply Chain InterfaceManage Trade Compliance in Imports and ExportsDeal with Carriers, 3PLs, Freight Forwarders, and Custom House BrokersManage Inbound Supply Chain from AsiaReview HTSUS, Record Keeping, License and Regulatory, Documentation ManagementUnderstand Bonded Warehouses and Foreign Trade ZonesReview Near Sourcing OpportunitiesUnderstand INCO Terms ManagementCreate Leverage to Reduce Risk and Spend in the Global Supply ChainDeal with US and Foreign Governments in Import and Export Regulations: CBP, DHS, Departments of Commerce, Treasury, and StateManage Technology Options in Global TradeCreate SOPs in Import and Export Logistics—in Purchasing, Sales, and General OperationsUnderstand E-Commerce and Direct to Consumer SalesManage Free Trade Agreements; NAFTA, CAFTA, and Dozens of OthersDevelop Global Resources, Master the Internet, and Learn How to Access Government Training OptionsUnderstand Risk ManagementReview Best Practices Summary