Compliance in Today's Global Supply Chain

One of the fastest growing corporate positions is that of global trade compliance manager. This position used to be an insignificant factor in most corporations, but the events surrounding 9/11 changed that forever. Compliance became a household word in businesses involved in importing and exporting. Unfortunately, when corporations begin setting up initiatives to become compliant, they often have to seek the support of outside counsel, consultants, and specialists, because there is no single resource that allows them to accomplish this work independently.Compliance in Today's Global Supply Chain is the definitive resource for the executive engaged in global supply chains seeking compliance with government regulations. It provides a step-by-step blueprint for developing a compliance program and making it cost-effective within a corporation’s supply chain operation. Offering the perspective of one the nation’s most respected and informed experts on global supply chains, it defines emerging regulations that impact global trade. Emphasizing the importance of training programs and continuing education, it also shows how to educate senior management to ensure and maintain success and includes a list of resources to keep up with the changing import/export landscape.Providing the company and the manager responsible for supply chain compliance with the necessary tools to initiate all the steps to secure a corporate compliance program in their global supply chain, Compliance in Today's Global Supply Chain is destined to be the "resident bible" for current and future managers of global supply chains

Thomas A. Cook is a seasoned veteran of global supply chain management, with more than 35 years of experience specifically directed to the elements of transportation, importing, exporting, logistics, freight, and overall business management. Tom is a veteran author of over nine books, such as Post 9/11 Security and Compliance, Mastering Import and Export Trade, and Global Sourcing.He began his career as a NYS Maritime Academy graduate with numerous years serving our country in the Navy and in the Dutch and U.S. Merchant Marine.
He has been directly involved in manufacturing, insurance, banking, trading, logistics vendor services, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, 3PL, and many other related services to global supply chains. He is considered a leader in education, training, and consulting to many of the Fortune 1,000 companies on an array of topics hosted by various government agencies, the World Trade Institute, the American Management Association, the World Academy, CCSMP, the Department of State, ISM, and NAPM, to name a few.
He has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades—more recently the International Partnership Award bestowed by former President Bill Clinton at the State University of New York in Westbury.
Tom is currently on the New York District Export Council and is managing director of American River International (www.americanriverintl.com).

The Importance of Trade Compliance Programs in Global Supply ChainsThe Global Supply ChainThe Basics Steps of Structuring and Implementing Awareness Senior Management Analysis and Review Person(s) Responsible—Team Initiative Resource Development Action Plan Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Training and Education Self-AuditGlobal Contract Management INCOTerms of Sale/INCO Terms Payment Freight Title Revenue Recognition (Exports Only) Compliance Insurance: Loss and DamageResources Outline Magazines Associations E-Mail Newsletters
Export Logistics and Compliance ManagementExport Logistics, Freight Forwarding, and ShippingExport Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain ManagementShipping Costs Shipping Cost BreakdownValue-Added ServicesPower of AttorneyINCO Terms in LogisticsTerms of PaymentExport Packing Management Policy Set Packing Guidelines Packaging Resources Managing Compliance and DocumentationExport ComplianceCensusValuationHarmonized Tariff Schedule/Schedule B NumberBureau of Industry and Security (BIS)Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Denied Party ScreeningOffice of Foreign Asset ControlsExport DocumentationFCPA Awareness and AdherenceDocumentation and Letters of Credit
Import Management and Inbound LogisticsThe Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ProfileThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Organizational StructureImport Regulatory IssuesImport Management: Importer of Record vs. Ultimate ConsigneeReasonable Care Meeting Reasonable Care StandardsBest Practices: Ten Steps to Achieve Import ComplianceC-TPAT: Customs-Trade Partnership Against TerrorismImporter Self-Assessment (ISA) Program Quick Response AuditsGlobal Security Awareness Container Security Initiative Advanced Manifest Notification Programs Wheels Up or Four-Hour Advanced Notification Two-Hour Advanced Notification for Ground and Rail Shipments Flexibility of Filing Postloading Filing Privileges Foreign Cargo Remaining On Board Implementation Process of Final Rule Methods of Filing ISF DataValuation Verification Methods of Valuation Assists Royalties CommissionsCustoms Powers of Attorney Revocation Validating the Power of AttorneyCertificate of RegistrationForeign Shipper’s Repair/Manufacturer’s AffidavitImportation and Customs Clearance ProcessRecord Keeping Recommendations of Compliance Methods of Storage of RecordsCustoms Bonds Parties to a Bond Types of Bonds Amounts of BondsInvoices Invoice RequirementsDuty DrawbackHarmonized Tariff System Format Techniques of ClassificationHTSUS Number Structure
Government Agencies Controlling Supply Chain IssuesGovernment Agencies Involved in Exporting Department of Commerce: Bureau of Industry and Security Department of Commerce: Office of Antiboycott Compliance Department of State: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Department of Commerce: Bureau of Census,Foreign Trade Division Department of Justice: Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control (Chemicals and Controlled Substances) Department of Health and Human Services: Food and Drug Administration (Drugs and Biologics, Investigational Drugs Permitted, Medical Devices) Department of Energy: Natural Gas and Electric Power Department of Energy: Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Office of International Programs (Nuclear Materials and Equipment, Technical Data for Nuclear Weapons) Department of Homeland Security: Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Federal Maritime Commission: Ocean Freight Forwarders Department of Commerce: Patent and Trademark Office Department of Homeland Security: Transportation Security Administration Department of the Treasury: Office of Foreign Asset Controls Department of Interior: Fish and Wildlife ServicesGovernment Agencies Involved in Importing U.S. Customs and Border Protection Food and Drug Administration Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Consumer Products Safety Commission U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Communications Commission Utilization of Technology OptionsTechnology AdvantagesService Providers and TechnologyRFID: Trade Compliance and Import-Export ManagementPersonnel Deployment, Training, and Best PracticesWhere Should Trade Compliance Be Managed?Training and Education PACMAN BenefitsU.S. Export Compliance.com: A Solution for U.S. TradeCompliance Education and Training Benchmarking and Best Practices Best Practices in Trade ComplianceOrganized and Formal Education and TrainingPutting Best Practices for Trade Compliance into an Action PlanGlossaryKey AcronymsKey International Web SitesAppendices All About AES: The Automated Export System Supply Chain Security Best Practices Catalog Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Antibribery Provisions INCO Terms 2000 Sample Documentation for an Export and Import Shipment