For companies engaging in international trade, having a customs compliance program is an essential part of their global supply chain. Recognizing that it is cost prohibitive to eliminate risk completely, the goal should be to establish an effective risk management plan. This can be accomplished through oversight of people, process, and systems that adhere to reasonable care standards, demonstrating management’s commitment to compliance....

The Future of North American Trade: The USMCA Review, Reexamine, or Redo The webinar will review the implications of the Trump Administration’s tariff actions toward Canada and Mexico and examine the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) review process. In addition to these issues, topics will include impacts on integrated supply chains and improvements to the agreement. It is targeted to all members of the international trade co...

February 9-12, 2025, NCMA's Nexus will be at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA to convene the entire acquisition team to support our mission to advance contract management’s nexus with related acquisition communities. This event will dive deep into executing beyond OFPP Myth-Busting, forging future buyer-seller relationships, and conducting meaningful market research that leads to real solutions. It’s all abo...

Join us for a discussion about tariffs, trade remedies, and effective practices for duty mitigation. We will explore tangible actions that companies of all sizes can take to ensure readiness for the potential changes ahead. Key topics to be discussed include:An overview of U.S. normal trade relations tariffs and trade remediesStrategies for managing total tariff liability as a cost of goods soldProactive steps to ensure readiness in a changing...

Join us for an advanced webinar, led by Amy Morgan of Altana, that explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in Harmonized System (HS) code classification. This session is designed for seasoned practitioners eager to delve into the latest innovations and practical applications of AI in trade compliance and classification. Together we will cover the current AI-powered classification landscape, compare new approaches and m...

Forced labor in North American supply chains has emerged as a major issue for importers to include as part of their compliance programs. This is attributable to the USMCA’s absolute prohibition against the importation of goods made with forced labor and the subsequent actions taken by USMCA parties to introduce forced-labor-related compliance and enforcement mechanisms. Notwithstanding these positive legal and regulatory developments, th...

This will be an overview and demo of the Procurement Co-Pilot. Please visit this page and click the Upcoming Webinars tab for more information!

You are invited to attend Acquisition Training for the Real World’s Summer Camp event, July 15 - 19, 2024! This week-long series of two hour, virtual training sessions features engaging thought leaders who know the challenges that acquisition professionals face and can provide real-world solutions. Participants can earn up to 10 CLPs over the week! Classes offered this session include: Quest for Clarity: Asking the Right Procurement Ques...

The lineup for GSA’s FAST 2024 “Emerging Innovation and Trends” conference is filled with experts from across the federal government and industry discussing topics crucial to making your next acquisition a success! Register to learn about: How to expedite your acquisition process by using emerging technologies, trending solutions, and best practices GSA’s pricing-control standardization and our automated continuous moni...