Compliance in Today's Global Supply Chain

Thomas A. Cook is a seasoned veteran of global supply chain management, with more than 35 years of experience specifically directed to the elements of transportation, importing, exporting, logistics, freight, and overall business management. Tom is a veteran author of over nine books, such as Post 9/11 Security and Compliance, Mastering Import and Export Trade, and Global Sourcing.He began his career as a NYS Maritime Academy graduate with numerous years serving our country in the Navy and in the Dutch and U.S. Merchant Marine.He has been directly involved in manufacturing, insurance, banking, trading, logistics vendor services, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, 3PL, and many other related services to global supply chains. He is considered a leader in education, training, and consulting to many of the Fortune 1,000 companies on an array of topics hosted by various government agencies, the World Trade Institute, the American Management Association, the World Academy, CCSMP, the Department of State, ISM, and NAPM, to name a few.He has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades—more recently the International Partnership Award bestowed by former President Bill Clinton at the State University of New York in Westbury.Tom is currently on the New York District Export Council and is managing director of American River International (www.americanriverintl.com).

• The Importance of Trade Compliance Programs in Global Supply Chains. Export Logistics and Compliance Management. Import Management and Inbound Logistics. Government Agencies Controlling Supply Chain Issues. Utilization of Technology Options. Personnel Deployment, Training, and Best Practices. Glossary. Key Acronyms. Key International Web Sites. Appendices.

I have read many of Tom Cook’s books. I have seen him lecture and run seminars and business meetings. There is no one more fully informed with practical advice and counsel on how best to manage a global supply chain successfully. Since the unfortunate events of 9/11, the global community, both in the United States and abroad, has realized the importance and relevance of introducing compliance and security in their global operations. Tom has taken a leadership position on this subject and has gained invaluable insight into corporations and just what it takes to raise the bar of compliance and security in their global operations. This book addresses these issues in a comprehensive, no-nonsense approach that keeps the reader interested and fully engaged. It is detailed, articulate, and full of contemporary as well as timeless recommendations to help supply chain executives manage their global responsibilities. As with all Tom’s books and the work he does, I am a supporter and can earnestly recommend this book as an important tool in combating the effects of terrorism in managing your global supply chain.—Spencer Ross, President, World Trade Institute & Former Chairman, NY District Export CouncilCook, who specializes in global supply chain management, provides a resource for supply chain managers and international executives wanting to set up a compliance program for their global supply chain and develop a cost-effective program that complies with government regulations. He outlines ten steps to structure and implement a new or existing program and discusses import management and inbound logistics, government agencies controlling supply chain issues, technology options, and personnel issues. Half the book is devoted to appendices on the Automated Export System, best practices, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and sample documents.—In Research Book News, booknews.com, February 2011