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What is Trade Compliance ?
Trade compliance is the set of laws, regulations, and operational processes that businesses must follow when moving goods, services, technology, or intellectual property across international borders. It covers seven main domains: customs compliance, export controls,...
What Are Export Control Solutions: Bans, Tariffs, and More?
The Export Control Solutions Moving into international exports can be a tough task for any small to medium-sized business. Most governments implement policies that impose strict restrictions on overseas goods, which can make trade prohibitively expensive or even...
3PL Communication Best Practices: A Guide for E-commerce Operations Teams
Strong 3PL communication is built on clear service-level agreements, the right communication channels, real-time data visibility, and a defined cadence of check-ins, not on goodwill alone. Communication breakdowns are the most common cause of failed 3PL relationships,...
Transport Management Systems: Domestic and Global Solutions
What are Transport Management Systems? Transport Management Systems (TMS) are software that links a company’s Order Management System (OMS) with its Distribution Center (DC). A TMS becomes a central hub of communication for the transport aspect of an organization’s...
How to Make Your Region a Logistics Hotspot
How can a region transform into a hotspot for logistics? Southern Arizona serves as an excellent example of such a scenario. As a result of its transformation over the last ten years, the region contributes $18.7 billion to the economy. The area has been revitalized,...
How IoT Can Boost Transportation Productivity?
Internet Of Things IOT and Transportation Methods of conducting business have evolved rapidly within the last two decades. Advancements in technology have revolutionized all the various aspects of conducting business. Production and subsequent transportation, the key...
The Secrets to a Successful Global Trade Management Program
What is Global Trade Management? Global Trade Management (GTM) optimizes the entire lifecycle of global trade, from order placement to logistics and final settlement. This is done to increase the efficiency of operations and subsequent cash flows. Companies that...
ERP vs SCM Best For Global Supply Chain Management
A comparison of ERP and SCM systems for Global Supply Chain Management. Ever since their inception, ERP systems have proven to be indispensable in the fields of accounting, corporate governance, human resources and finance
Understanding the Language of Incoterms
Understanding Incoterms or International Commercial Terms is crucial to understanding the mechanics of international trade. Incoterms are essentially: The terms of the transaction that an international buyer and seller, have mutually agreed upon. After an...
4 Methods for Securing Payment on International Exports
International Exports Operating in a global marketplace puts you in competition with multinationals and local firms. To attract international customers, ensure your offerings are high-quality, diverse, and available at competitive rates with a simple purchasing...