Name: Reducing Risk and Leveraging Options in the Global Supply Chain: Focus on Foreign-Trade Zones
Start: 2023-10-4T11:30-4:00
End: 2023-10-4T13:30-4:00

World Trade Center Savannah

lmikell@wtcsavannah.org

131 Hutchinson Island Road, 4th Floor, Savannah, GA 31421

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Join World Trade Center Savannah for a seminar highlighting strategies to manage risks and spending in the global supply chain. Content to be covered includes:

– Understanding post-pandemic supply chain issues
– Eight primary options for reducing risks and spending in the global supply chain
– The first sale, consolidated freight, demand planning, HTS reviews, alternative sourcing and near sourcing, tariff engineering and Foreign Trade Zones

Blue Tiger International Managing Director Tom Cook will facilitate this program, bringing more than 35 years of experience in helping companies manage their supply chains and executive responsibilities with import and export operations. Tom serves on the New York District Export Council, the National Association of District Export Councils boards and is the Director of the National Institute of World Trade.

This program is designed for supply chain executives, importers, exporters, freight forwarders, customs brokers, third-party logistics companies and industry business partners.

Participants will earn 3 CCS/MCS/CES/MES credits. Lunch will be included. This program is free of charge, but registration is required. For more information, please contact Antwone Smoak.

Time

(Wednesday) 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location

World Trade Center Savannah

906 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA 31401

Organizer

World Trade Center Savannah

lmikell@wtcsavannah.org 131 Hutchinson Island Road, 4th Floor, Savannah, GA 31421

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17oct10:00 am12:00 pmPassport to Export: Fostering Global Trade SuccessWorld Trade Center Savannah Global Education Program

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Join World Trade Center Savannah and the U.S. Commercial Service to learn how exporting can propel your company to grow globally and prosper locally. The U.S. Commercial Service has 1,800 trade professionals in 105 U.S. cities and 151 U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Trade Centers worldwide to help companies navigate the complex international trade process. U.S. Commercial Service Atlanta Director Georgia Tracy will share vital tools for international trade.

The United States is the world’s largest trading nation of goods and services, and the opportunities for global success are unlimited. Becoming an exporter can help your company achieve economic success on the international stage by expanding the variety of products for consumers, creating sustainable jobs, and expanding your business network.

Topics will include:
– Free Export Services for U.S. Companies
– Target Market Identification and Market Accessibility
– In-Country Partner Identification and Vetting
– Marketing/Sales
– Cross-Border Digital Strategy – Website Globalization
– S. Export Controls
– International Financial Considerations/Assistance/Tools/Strategy
– Shipping/Logistics
– IP Protection and Other Legal Considerations

Participation Criteria:
To participate, companies must be 95% American owned and formed under U.S. law. A minimum of 51% of the product or service content should be American (based on COGS). If the company is interested in exporting another company’s products and services, it must have documented exclusivity to do so (applies to consultants, trading companies, and other intermediaries). The company should have a website that details the products and services the company wishes to export.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Antwone Smoak @ asmoak@wtcsavannah.org for more information.

Time

(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

World Trade Center Savannah

906 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA 31401

Organizer

World Trade Center Savannah

lmikell@wtcsavannah.org 131 Hutchinson Island Road, 4th Floor, Savannah, GA 31421

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17oct10:00 am12:00 pmPassport to Export: Fostering Global Trade SuccessWorld Trade Center Savannah Global Education Program

Event Details

Topics will include:

– Free Export Services for U.S.
Companies
– Target Market Identification and
Market Accessibility
– In-Country Partner Identification and
Vetting
– Marketing/Sales
– Cross-Border Digital Strategy –
Website Globalization
– S. Export Controls
– International Financial
Considerations/Assistance/Tools/Strategy
– Shipping/Logistics
– IP Protection and Other Legal
Considerations

Participation Criteria:

To participate, companies must be 95% American owned and formed under U.S. law. A minimum of 51% of the product or service content should be American (based on COGS). If the company is interested in exporting another company’s products and services, it must have documented exclusivity to do so (applies to consultants, trading companies, and other intermediaries). The company should have a website that details the products and services the company wishes to export.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Antwone Smoak for more information.

Time

(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

World Trade Center Savannah

906 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA 31401

Organizer

World Trade Center Savannah

lmikell@wtcsavannah.org 131 Hutchinson Island Road, 4th Floor, Savannah, GA 31421

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