CHAPTER 11

Trade and Compliance

Companies must fully comply with all applicable export and import control laws and regulations for all of the countries in which they conduct business.

International trade is complex. It involves multiple parties and handoffs of product and data as borders are crossed. This process requires an elite team of experts partnering with colleagues to obey international laws while efficiently transacting business. The goal is to sustain a global structure that enables rapid problem-solving and which continuously improves productivity, all while eliminating regulatory barriers to growth. Managed properly, trade becomes an asset by reducing cycle time, opening doors for growth, and creating productivity from a foundation ...

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