Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Amber Road takes on control tower visibility, regulatory risk mitigation, food safety, and global trade uncertainties in this month’s press stories.
Amber Road's industry leaders have a lot to say, and this month features pieces written by Gary Barraco (Director, Global Product Marketing) and Suzanne Richer (Director, Trade Advisory Practice). Discover what they have to say!
Last week, Amber Road’s Global Trade Academy hosted the webinar, Valuation ABC’s & Related Party Transfer Pricing Pitfalls, which reviewed the critical components of proper Customs & Border Protection (CBP)’s valuation declarations, appraised value under Transaction Value, and how to prove inter-company transfer pricing between related parties.
Marian Ladner, Managing Partner at Ladner & Associates PC, presented on behalf of Global Trade Academy. Marian comes from an extensive background in trade law, providing her with a wealth of knowledge on trade compliance. With only an hour to cover such a complex topic, many of our viewers had additional questions.
In an era of heightened security, determining whether individuals, companies or organizations are restricted from conducting trade is essential. Exporters are responsible for ensuring that they are compliant with changing government regulations, and that their goods are not being sold to undesirable entities.
Tariffs...protectionism...trade wars?! While trading internationally with China has always been a difficult task, recent headlines make it seem like an impossible endeavor! But that is far from the truth. It is important for companies engaging in import and export activities in China to take into account all components of the supply chain and be proactive in an ever-changing environment. This global apparel leader did just that and enhanced their global supply chain capabilities as a result!
Supply chain visibility spans from product conception to the receipt of payment. Such extensive transparency remains a foreign concept to many global companies whose visibility solutions end at shipment tracking. However, comprehensive digital solutions have made company-wide transparency achievable. Step 1: create a global supply chain control tower.
Amber Road is proud to sponsor American Shipper's upcoming webinar, What’s A Control Tower Without Control? airing Tuesday, April 24th at 2PM EDT. This hour-long broadcast will explore methods which global companies can truly gain control of their supply chains through enhanced visibility.
Ty Bordner, SVP of Marketing and Business Development at Amber Road, speaks with Adrian Gonzalez, President of Adelante SCM and Founder of Talking Logistics, about the key elements of digitizing the supply chain. Adrian and Ty take a deep dive into the following questions:
The U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP)'s valuation declarations contain critical components that can end in crisis when left unacknowledged. For seamless trade, global companies must understand the basic components of appraised value under Transaction Value and how to prove inter-company transfer pricing between related parties.
Join Amber Road's Global Trade Academy for our upcoming webinar, Valuation ABC’s & Related Party Transfer Pricing Pitfalls, on Tuesday, April 17 at 2pm EDT. The webinar will address your top questions surrounding value for appraisement:
Global supply chains are transforming under the pressure of today’s complex and unpredictable environment. If your supply chain has remained stagnant despite modern challenges, it’s time to consider some innovative solutions to keep pace with industry leaders. The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) 2018 Sourcing Conference is a great opportunity to discover the latest in apparel and footwear innovation.
Amber Road is a proud sponsor of AAFA’s 2018 Conference, Supply Chain Innovation: The Key To Success in the New Retail Dynamic. This year’s conference will take place at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. from April 24 – 25.
The tête-à-tête regarding trade between China and the US, the world’s two largest economies, has reached a new level. On Tuesday, April 3rd, the US Trade Representative (USTR) issued a list of over 1,300 products that when imported from China, would carry an additional 25 percent duty. The action doesn’t come as a surprise as both nations have been at odds over President Trump’s open position on the trade imbalance.
There is no doubt that blockchain technology has the powerful potential to improve digital supply chains and global trade management. But how?
That's the question Dan Gardner, VP of Supply Chain for Lakeshore Learning Materials and co-founder of Trade Facilitators, Inc., and Amber Road’s Ty Bordner both answered during Amber Road's recent webinar, Blockchain for Global Supply Chain: Ghost in the Machine or Breakthrough Technology? Of course, blockchain is such a top topic these days that Dan and Ty's introduction sparked a ton of debate, and they were only able to address a fraction of viewers' questions during the hour-long webcast. Luckily, we've compiled their answers to these queries below. See if they've answered some of your biggest questions about how blockchain can be applied to the global supply chain, then watch the webinar on-demand here.
In today’s competitive retail environment, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers face heightened expectations for product quality and delivery time from customers and suppliers. Beyond growing expectations, companies also contend with increasing regulatory complexity and enforcement, changing embargoes and trade agreements, and competitors rapidly expanding product lines.
