With the global economy continuing to expand and along with it the number of new sourcing locations, the volume of imports and the number of borders a shipment crosses during its lifecycle increase in relation. As supply chains continue to become more global in nature, the number of borders a shipment crosses not only adds complexity to the physical movement of goods, but also to the myriad of various government rules and regulations with which companies must comply.
If your company is involved in the importation of goods — and these days who isn't? — then you understand what is involved to go from purchase order to final delivery. Moving goods across a global supply chain can only occur if an efficient sharing of accurate and timely data throughout the entire supply chain to all trading partners exists. Facilitating a smooth transaction between trading partners increases the speed of the supply chain and lowers the risk of disruptions by providing accurate data to the appropriate Customs agencies when required.
Companies are using Integration Point Import Management Solutions to manage the entire import process — from pre-entry through Customs clearance to post-entry validation — all in one integrated, web-based platform. |
