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  • Innovations in Network Design

    June-2010

    If the economic downturn taught us anything, it was that old, widely accepted paradigms had to change. Leading supply chain practitioners saw this as an opportunity to make structural changes to their supply chain.

  • TSA Cargo Screening Update

    June-2010

    As of October 1, 2010, the TSA has enrolled over 1,100 locations in the United States as Certified Cargo Screening Facilities (CCSF). These CCSF locations are predominately positioned at the largest air cargo airports within the U.S., with a majority being operated by air freight forwarders.

  • C-TPAT's 5 Step Risk Assessment

    May-2010

    Keeping up with security related threats to your supply chain is a challenge, whether they are on an organizational, national or global scale. As conditions change, strategies must evolve so you remain one step ahead of the issues.

  • Commercial Sustainable Energy Program of the Year

    May-2010

    Expeditors Detroit was honored with the award for Commercial Sustainable Energy Program of the Year at the annual Energy Conference and Exhibition in Novi, Michigan.

  • Vietnam Regional Highlight - Sourcing Shifts in Asia

    March-2010

    As the cost of manufacturing in China continues to climb, foreign manufacturers, especially in the apparel and garment industry, are seeking ways to cut costs in their supply chains.

  • Art of Vendor Collaboration

    March-2010

    Connecting the Supply Chain with Software - When designing a supply chain process, the more control a company has over its supply chain segments, the more predictable it can operate.

  • Sea+Air - Multimodal Transport Solutions

    Feb-2010

    The alternate mode of transport - A combined air and ocean transport solution, when handled within a seamless operational process, has proven to be a reliable alternative.

  • The Importance of The Bill of Lading for Importer Security Filing

    Feb-2010

    As of January 26, 2010, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began its journey towards the enforced compliance phase. US Importers are required to file an ISF for all cargo entering the US by ocean transportation.

  • U.S. Trade Laws

    Jan-2010

    Understanding the Importance of Correctly Declaring and Depositing Antidumping and Countervailing Duties. Enforcement of U.S. trade laws, specifically those regarding antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD), is a topic taking center stage.