Advanced Export Practice – Competitive Pricing & Global Compliance

Programme description & objectives

This program consists of a review of very important issues on global trade that is sure to bring the practice of international services to a bottom line of competitive pricing and advanced comprehensive services. Delegates will learn key trigger points to gain a competitive advantage in import and export operations. The program will further explore and exploit all the new government compliance and audit issues that surround the import/export operations.

Venues, Dates & Cost

Venues	Dublin	London	Dubai	Edmonton (CAN)	Lagos/Abuja
Dates	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Cost	$3,900 per participant (USD)				(=N=)

For Whom

Regulators of Maritime & relevant government agencies
Financial Institutions with Export and Import Departments
Bankers on Maritime Desks
Shipping Agents & Shippers
International Traders and Practitioners
Central banks
Commercial banks
Customs Service
Investment banks
Foreign Exchange Dealers
Brokerage companies

Snapshot of course content

Overview of the Risks of International Trade
Current Changes in Global Supply Chain Management
- OSRA, Compliance Issues, AES, ITAR, BIS
- C-TPAT, CSI, 24 Hour Manifest Requirements, Focused Assessment
Gaining Competitive Advantage
- Affecting the Landed Cost
Import/Export Compliance & Audit Management
Custom House Warehouses & Free Trade Zones
Getting Paid: Foreign Receivable Management
Bank Guarantees & Letters of Credit
International Insurance Concerns
- Exposures & Solutions
Mastering Communication Skills with Foreign Cultures
Third Party Logistics
- An Option Worth Studying?
Designing the Perfect Import/Export Operation
Managing Carriers, Freight Forwarders and Customhouse Brokers
Personnel Deployment, Education & Training
Managing Technology Options in Global Trade, Logistics, Compliance, and Operations
Utilization of International Web Sites and Resource Development
Establishing SOP’s in Import/Export Operations