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Upcoming Webinar: The Challenges and Benefits of Blending Import Operations and Compliance

June 3, 2013 Emily Thornton Amber Road, Import Compliance, Webinars No comments

Two Worlds Collide: The Challenges and Benefits of Blending Import Operations and Compliance

Broadcasting live on Thursday, June 13 at 2 PM EDT.

Please join American Shipper’s upcoming webinar, Two Worlds Collide: The Challenges and Benefits of Blending Import Operations and Compliance. This hour long broadcast will review the findings from the fourth annual Import Operations & Compliance Benchmark Study published by American Shipper and BPE Global. The panelists will relate these findings to industry trends, challenges and actionable business practices.

Key topics of discussion will include:

  • Regulatory compliance policies and practices.
  • Import operations management and outsourcing.
  • Integration of operations and compliance
  • How 3PLs and shippers compare.
  • Supporting technologies solutions and functionality.
  • Organizational structures and training.

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Expert panelists will include:

  • Jim Blaeser, Publisher, American Shipper
  • Andrea Appell, Director, BPE Global
  • Ty Bordner, Vice President, Product Management & Solutions Consulting, Amber Road
  • Moderator: Eric Kulisch, Trade and Transportation Editor, American Shipper

Join us to learn how you can streamline import operations at your organization!

New Research Report: American Shipper’s 2013 Import Operations and Compliance Benchmark Study

May 31, 2013 Colleen Bush Amber Road, Import Compliance No comments

The 2013 american_shipper-130529 (2)Import Operations and Compliance Benchmark Study: Two Worlds Collide has just been released! This report is based on a study recently conducted by American Shipper and BPE Global to learn more about the issues impacting U.S. import operations and compliance managers.

The findings suggest that best-in-class shippers are integrating import compliance and operations functions to better leverage resources and investment in technology, leading to greater efficiencies.

Key focus areas include:

  • Import operations and compliance reporting structures
  • Customs filing timeliness and accuracy
  • C-TPAT and ISA participation and effectiveness
  • Operations and compliance technologies
  • The blend of operations and compliance functions

Align your import practices with best-in-class operations – download this complimentary report today!

Q&A from the “Export Control Reform Update: Preparing for Transition” Webinar

May 30, 2013 Sam Scordato Amber Road, Export Compliance, Export Controls, Global Trade Management, Trade Compliance, Trade Regulations No comments

Amber Road would like to thank all of those who attended Export Control Reform Update: Preparing for Transition, which was hosted by American Shipper on Tuesday, April 23. We had an amazing turn out, and the attendees asked some great questions. Unfortunately, we ran out of time and were unable to answer all of them. The presenters were kind enough to provide us with written responses to those questions. Here is a sneak peak:

  • Will Temporary Export Licenses exist under ECR such as we currently have with Dept. of State (DSP-73′s)?

ECR will not impact the issuance of temporary export licenses (DSP-73s) by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).  With respect to the EAR, BIS does not issue temporary export licenses.  Upon the effective date of the initial implementation rule (October 15, 2013), all licenses issued by BIS will have a default validity period of four years, regardless of whether the transaction is a permanent or temporary export.  Please note, however, that certain temporary exports, re-exports and transfers (in-country) may qualify for License Exception TMP (§ 740.9) if all relevant terms and conditions are met in §§ 740.2 and 740.9.

  • When the recently published final rule goes ‘active’ in October, will the revised ‘specially designed’ definition be applicable to the old existing USML/ECCN categories?  Or is it only for use on the newly published categories and lists?

Upon the effective date, the definition of “specially designed” will apply to all instances where “specially designed” is used in the Commerce Control List (CCL).  Thus, it will apply regardless of whether the item is a 600 series item or not, and regardless of whether the term is used as a control parameter or a decontrol parameter.  With respect to the USML, the ITAR definition of “specially designed” will apply to USML Categories VIII and XIX upon the effective date.  As subsequent revised USML categories are published in final form and become effective, the term “specially designed” will apply to those additional USML categories as well.

Don’t see the question you asked?  Follow this link to see a full list of questions and answers.

Amber Road Honored with Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 Award

May 21, 2013 Colleen Bush Amber Road, Export On-Demand, Global Trade Management, Press Release No comments

KeyAmber Road is pleased to announce that it received Supply & Demand Chain Executive‘s Top 100 Award for 2013, in partnership with Swedish customer Sandvik Aktiebolag. This is the ninth year Amber Road has been recognized by the publication for its dedication to providing customers with superior global supply chain solutions.

The SDCE 100 spotlights successful and innovative supply chain projects delivering bottom-line value to small, medium and large enterprises. The transformative projects featured in this awards program can serve as a roadmap for driving operational improvements.

Amber Road submitted for the award in partnership with Sandvik Aktiebolag, a Swedish customer specializing in high-technology engineering. Sandvik’s successful implementation of Amber Road’s Export On-Demand solution helped the company mitigate their trading risk on a global scale, while improving the quality and reliability of its export controls.

Click here to read the entire press release.

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Expanding into New Export Markets: Understanding Export Controls and Compliance

May 20, 2013 Colleen Bush Amber Road, Export Compliance, Export Controls, Webinars No comments

Despite President Obama’s pledge to double exports, the U.S. Government continues to vigorously enforce export controls and has expanded trade embargo restrictions and sanctions. Accordingly, businesses pursuing export opportunities must be focused on compliance.

Please join Amber Road, World Trade 100 and K&L Gates LLP for a complimentary webinar broadcasting live on Thursday, May 30 at 2pm EDT on Expanding into New Export Markets: Understanding Export Controls and Compliance.

Key topics will include:

  • An overview of export controls including ITAR, EAR, OFAC, deemed exports, and CCL
  • Best practices to improve your company’s export compliance processes
  • Strategies for implementing trade compliance technology

Learn how your company can ensure compliance with export controls – Register today!

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Financial Returns in Global Trade: ROI of Compliance

May 16, 2013 Colleen Bush Amber Road, Trade Compliance, Webinars No comments

webinar_25459276-250px (2)Company executives may often perceive the compliance team as a cost center, but the opposite is actually true – compliance can yield a significant return on investment (ROI) and a competitive advantage.

Join Amber Road and Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services, Inc. for a complimentary webinar broadcasting live on Wednesday, June 5 at 2pm EDT on Financial Returns in Global Trade: ROI of Compliance. Presenters will discuss the following topics:

  • The duty refund mechanism of duty drawback
  • Automating trade compliance for financial returns
  • Qualifying and quantifying projected business savings

Presenters will include:

  • Dawn Olesky, Director, Drawback Operations, Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services
  • Hung Lee, Senior Product Manager, Amber Road

Join us to learn how to identify ROI drivers in your trade compliance program. Register today!

Kahala Posts Group (KPG) Awards Global Trade Management Contract to Amber Road

May 15, 2013 Colleen Bush Amber Road, Global Trade Management, Global Trade Management Software, Press Release No comments

Amber Road, a leading provider of global trade management (GTM) solutions, today announced it has been selected by the Kahala Posts Group (KPG), an alliance of 10 postal administrations around the world, to increase their competitiveness in the international delivery market. KPG member organizations include the Australian Postal Corporation, China Post Group, Correos y Telegrafos SAE, Groupe La Poste, Hongkong Post, Japan Post Co., Ltd., Korea Post, Royal Mail Group, Ltd, Singapore Post Limited and the U.S. Postal Service.

In the agreement signed with the International Post Corporation (IPC) Group acting on behalf of KPG, Amber Road’s GTM solutions will help KPG members by enabling them to offer additional international trade tools and services to their customers.

Click here to read the entire press release.

GTM Industry Leaders Discuss Using First Sale and Duty Drawbacks to Increase Financial Returns

May 14, 2013 Caroline Amber Road, Customs Compliance, Export Compliance, Global Trade Management, Import Compliance, Trade Compliance No comments

At a recent retail seminar held in New York on Financial Returns in Global Trade, speakers reported that retailers engaging in global trade best practices can expect to see substantial financial benefits, improved operations and lower compliance risks. This event, hosted by Amber Road and Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services, Inc., focused on how retailers can automate trade compliance for increased financial returns.

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Hung Lee, Senior Product Manager and Vin Ramundo, Solutions Consultant, both of Amber Road, spoke extensively on this subject and discussed methods for increasing financial returns such as utilizing First Sale and duty drawbacks. Ramundo noted that typical reductions include a five to eight percent reduction in transportation costs, ten to fifteen percent reduction in cycle stock inventory, and four to seven days’ compression in order cycle times.

“Typically, First Sale savings within the first five years are ten to twenty percent on duty,” commented Laura Siegel Rabinowitz, Of Counsel, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg. First Sale bases the duty rate on what the manufacturer paid for the goods, rather than after a middleman’s markup, which is what Customs duties are typically assessed on.

Dawn Olesky, Director, Drawback Operations, Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services, Inc., noted that, “Duty drawback can offer as much as a 99 percent refund of import duties, taxes or fees.”

“With duty drawback, you have the ability to lower costs to customers and, therefore, should increase sales,” Olesky added.

Interested in learning more about how you can leverage compliance to increase financial returns? Join Amber Road and Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services, Inc. for a free webinar, Financial Returns in Global Trade: ROI of Compliance, on Wednesday, June 5th, at 2:00 pm.

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Minimizing Exposure, Liability, and Risk in Trade Compliance

May 7, 2013 Caroline Amber Road, Trade Compliance, Webinars No comments

webinar_image_250x250 (2)Join Amber Road on Tuesday, May 21 at 2pm EDT for a complimentary webinar focusing on how trade compliance professionals can minimize personal risk. During Minimizing Exposure, Liability, and Risk in Trade Compliance, presenters will discuss the following topics:

  • Common challenges Empowered Officials, senior management, and compliance professionals face on a daily basis
  • What criteria should be considered when selecting a compliance manager
  • Real world strategies for minimizing exposure, liability, and risk in trade compliance

Presenters will include:

  • Brianna Woodsby, International Trade Manager, AFL
  • Phil Rhoads, Trade Attorney, Rhoads & Reed PLLC
  • John Priecko, President and Managing Partner, Trade Compliance Solutions

Join us to learn how to be better prepared to deal with the challenges that accompany such a demanding and dynamic career field. Register today!

Flextronics Selects Amber Road’s RPS On-Demand Solution

April 9, 2013 Caroline Amber Road, Press Release, Restricted Party Screening No comments

Amber Road, a leading provider of global trade management solutions, announced today that  Flextronics, a leading electronics manufacturing services provider, selected its Restricted Party Screening (RPS) On-Demand  solution to automate the screening of partners, customers and vendors. Flextronics’ objective is to maintain a low export  risk profile while expediting screening.

With a global network consisting of more than 30  countries on four continents, Flextronics needed an improved solution for global denied party and embargo screening, global export  license determination, and ECCN (Export Control Classification Number) validation in order to  preserve a high compliance rate.

“Amber Road’s RPS On-Demand was the solution that best  fit our needs,” said Tim Seitz, senior vice president, global tax and trade at Flextronics. “Because of the solution’s high-speed  processing times, accuracy rates, user configuration features, robust reporting, and audit capabilities, we feel confident that  Amber Road is the right choice.”

Click here to read the entire press release.

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