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Manufacturers that have successfully transitioned to automated, highly-efficient processes certainly did not make these investments without giving careful thought to their supply chains and their ability to seamlessly move both supplies and finished goods.

Desperately needed relief arrived for U.S. importers and exporters in January 2017 when the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency’s “Single Window Initiative” (SWI) was fully implemented.

As businesses are scrutinizing every dollar spent on logistics and transportation, it makes sense to understand exactly where costs are being incurred.

The eManifest initiative is an integral part of Canada’s risk-based border security effort through which CBSA agents focus on potentially hazardous or suspect shipments headed for the border while permitting low-risk shipments to pass through largely unencumbered.

A U.S. business that ships regularly to Canada must understand that when it comes to the border clearance process, there are options.

As consumers increasingly become accustomed to technology adding efficiency to their own lives, it may seem odd that technology is not “baked into” today’s logistics plans.

Customers are very much in the driver’s seat and expect retailers to accommodate their preferences when it comes to returns management.

The purpose of providing a superior customer experience, is to build a group of customers who love doing business with your company, who will be loyal, and who will sing the company's praises to friends and colleagues.

Understanding the key regulations and paperwork requirements will ensure minimal delays and a seamless border clearance process.

As the logistics industry has become more capable of adding efficiency to manufacturers’ supply chains, and a more visible part of operations, the role of logistics employees has changed dramatically.

The following paper provides a contextual overview of U.S. business practices with regard to managing returns, and examines the advantages of a properly maintained returns process and discuss important options to consider in developing a reverse logistics strategy.

Current trends in reshoring/nearshoring may offer a real opportunity for U.S. businesses to lower production costs and wring more efficiency from their supply chains.

Although payment of duties is an integral part of the import/export process, there is nothing to gain from paying more duties than necessary.

Although the vast majority of U.S. exporters do not raise any national security concerns, those with products that have even a remote chance of triggering an export restriction, must be aware of U.S. regulations and any potential implications.

Whether a part is entering the U.S. as an import or leaving as an export, its transit will include at least one unavoidable international border crossing and an ensuing trip through customs.