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Supply Chain: Risky Business Never is your supply chain as important as when you no longer have access to it. Even the smallest business realizes the impact of losing just one step of the chain. One weakness in a link can often mean a breakdown of the entire chain. These disruptions and delays can have [...]

Export Administration Regulations (EAR) If you work in the international trade industry or if you are considering it, the export administration regulations are something you need to know. These regulations apply to all goods being exported out of the United States. These goods must be regulated for the country's security and the safety of the [...]

How to Become a US Customs Broker Are you looking to expand your current position in the import and export field? Maybe you are interested in starting a new career in this area. Becoming a custom broker can be very rewarding, challenging and will require constant learning. Becoming a licensed customs broker can open many [...]

How to Become an Exporter We are often asked where to begin the process of getting into the import export business. Most of our clients are either practicing trade compliance or are working for an existing company and not tasked with establishing a program.  However, for those of you who are looking to start an [...]

If you are involved in export and import business, you might have come across the term CTPAT and wondered what it was all about. Here are questions and answers on different things you need to know about CTPAT. What is CTPAT, and why is it essential to international trade? CTPAT is an abbreviation for Customs-Trade [...]

Trade Compliance Training  Compliance: noun /kəmˈplʌɪəns/ the action or fact of complying with a wish or command. the state or fact of according with or meeting rules or standards. "all imports are in compliance with regulations" Synonyms:  Obedience to, accordance with, observation of, adherence to, "the company's compliance with international law" It sounds simple enough, [...]

The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a state’s body. Vested with the power and authority to issue custom legal rulings. It also deals with other legal decisions that relate to the importation of merchandizes.  The rulings enable the international trade community to understand how the CPB will treat a prospective carrier transaction or import. [...]

1. Define your goals The business sector uses the term logistics to describe the efficient flow and storage of goods from where they originate to where they’re consumed. The supply chain includes transportation, shipping, receiving, storage and management of all these areas. Some of the key goals for all businesses are increased efficiency, more sales, [...]

FARGO — Doors are starting to open for Door Stud. The firm, based at North Dakota State University’s Research and Technology Park, sells a unique dolly system that allows one or two people to quickly and safely move and install doors. Door Stud's tool — on the market since April 2018 — is sold online [...]

Peter Navarro, White House trade advisor had a 10 minute interview with Chris Wallace on August 4, 2019.  Navarro listed what he called “seven deadly sins” that China must stop doing before the trade war with the United States can come to an end. He stated the sins are harmful to the U.S. economy.   [...]