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07/07/2015
There is no doubt that the continent of Africa is a land rich in opportunities for international businesses. With an abundance of natural resources, some of the world’s fastest growing economies, and booming demand for technological growth, it’s not hard to see why businesses look to succeed in Africa.
26/06/2015
It takes two to tango, and (at least) two parties to make an emerging markets deal. To set the stage for successful emerging market partnerships, there is a lot of work that has to be done.
18/06/2015
Compliance programs avoid corruption by helping companies on the right side of the law. But this needs to be balanced with an understanding that no policy can ever contemplate every possible risk. They need to proscribe behavior that is not permitted, while recognizing that few decisions fall on one side or the other of a bright line.
17/06/2015
Ann Archer, CITP|FIBP, is an International Logistics Specialist for General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada (GLDS-C), a company based out of London, ON which manufactures light armoured vehicles (LAVs) and provides full fleet life cycle support including upgrades, repair services and training.
15/06/2015
Kevin Duncan, CITP|FIBP, is a Senior Buyer Technical Procurement at NOVA Chemicals, where he ensures compliance with all customs, and manages an important supply portfolio, providing competitive pricing while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
04/06/2015
Make no mistake about it – sanctions enforcement is here to stay. We are at an important crossroads – the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control is flexing its compliance enforcement muscle, along with the criminal prosecution capabilities of the Department of Justice.
In the years to come, we will look back on these days as the beginning of a new era of sanctions enforcement.
22/04/2014
Any good contract protects you and your customer when you do business together. But when you start selling abroad, you have to think about your sales agreements in a different way. In this post, we’ll look at six strategies for writing solid contracts that will help you avoid problems with foreign customers and governments.
28/08/2012
Because of the complexity involved with importing and exporting goods, many companies use customs brokers to act as their agents.
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