QUESTION: What are members using to measure trade compliance effectiveness (pertains to import and export compliance) to show current compliance level vs. goal of 100% compliance (or as close to 100% as possible). What types of metrics have proven useful? As we all know, the absence of fines and penalties in an by itself is […]
Does anyone have a generic “management compliance statement” they would be willing to share?
There is currently a debate within upper management as to whether or not we need to invest the time in writing a Customs Compliance Manual for our compliance program in the making. I have already presented the obvious answers, it is needed to be compliant, provide structure to the program, state our intentions, practicing Reasonable […]
I am trying to identify various organizational structures that have been effective in proactive global trade facilitation efforts. Realizing the size of the company and complexity of trade issues will drive the structure, I hope to see several organizational structures and get an idea of the areas of focus for each of the positions. Would […]
Our company has announced the intent to integrate to Oracle 12 from our existing ERP. I would appreciate some generic advice from the membership with regard to suggested steps to take from a compliance perspective when approaching a large system integration effort, and any specific feedback with regard to Oracle’s import/export functionality.
With downsizing, etc., finding individuals to assume the responsibilities of Export Trade Compliance Mgrs is getting more difficult. Has anyone identified in the EAR or participated in any sessions whereby it was stated that an Export Trade Compliance Mgr or Director of a US owned company must be a US citizen? Two scenarios: 1.Director or […]
We’re investigating the set-up with a 3PL of a distribution hub to serve the APEC region potentially in HK or SG. How much direction did other members take from the 3PL with regard to general compliance issues and import/export transaction details vs. information from other sources? What other sources were helpful in assessing compliance pitfalls […]
Details: I am new to compliance. New is defined by 2 years as the import administrator for a large volume commodity importer. Prior to this, I came from the logistics arena. I got my broker’s license recently. My job description does not say compliance. I am instructed to “take care of the imports.” By default, […]
Details: I am new to compliance. New is defined by 2 years as the import administrator for a large volume commodity importer. Prior to this, I came from the logistics arena. I got my broker’s license recently. My job description does not say compliance. I am instructed to “take care of the imports.” By default, […]
