Despite the pandemic, Customs and Border Protection has once again produced their annual report detailing the agency’s trade and travel facilitation and enforcement efforts. In a surprise to no one, while passenger processing was down, trade was up slightly and the agency’s enforcement efforts were focused as they usually are on counterfeit and pirated goods. […]
In 2015, the Trade Enforcement and Trade Facilitation Act (TFTEA) passed Congress and signed into law. While the name of the act rightly gives the impression that it focused on strengthening trade enforcement processes, it also raised the de minimis, or minimum, amount for entry without an entry submitted to CBP for release. Initially enshrined under what […]
We have now entered the period of the Lunar New Year holiday when Chinese manufacturing slows down and China’s citizens undertake what has, until the past two years, been recognized as the largest human migration as people return to their home cities and villages to celebrate. The typical New Year pattern Until the pandemic struck […]
What role does the internal supply chain have in a company? Internal supply chain processes have a significant impact on how products are delivered to the customer. While the external supply chain processes of transportation and environmental factors on shipping is a big part of the supply chain conversation, companies need to understand why their […]
As businesses continue to rely on the e-commerce side of their business operations, it’s important to completely optimize and streamline all of your e-commerce fulfillment processes. Not only has e-commerce been growing the past 5 -10 years, but 2020 has forced businesses to revamp and revitalize any sluggish e-commerce offerings. Without an e-commerce fulfillment process, […]
A supply chain has to keep actively moving to stay effective and efficient. Any disruptions can cause major ripple effects down the supply chain, potentially hurting the operations of your business. A big part of the productivity of your supply chain relies on the equipment that your team is using to handle cargo and materials, […]
Running a business can be a costly venture, especially with all of the salaries, rent, utilities, and taxes you have to pay. When you include the cost of freight shipping costs, it can usually take a large portion of your budget, even without the threat inflating prices. Finding simple ways to lower your shipping costs […]
It’s expensive to run a business, especially when you start to add up the little expenditures along the way. Spending money on excess materials might not seem like a lot of money at first, but it’s important to understand where your company is spending money and how it fits into your budget. One way that […]
The supply chain and logistics industries are in a state of constant flux, as shipping rates and methods change almost every day, warehouse inventory continues to expand, and consumers demand more immediate solutions. Your supply chain operations have to be incredibly flexible and prepared for anything at a moment’s notice to keep up with your […]
The logistics industry is in a constant state of change, especially as automation and innovative technology come into play. Investing in technology can help companies in any industry stay relevant, but especially in logistics. Even if your company isn’t interested in adopting a technology strategy, that doesn’t mean your competition won’t. At the very least, […]
