Creating Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainability: Navigating the Impact of Tariffs and Disruption
April 7 at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
In this engaging, 3-hour in-person workshop, you will learn the current state of the global supply chain, outlining uncertainty and disruption with a special focus on tariffs and trade.
Experience a deep dive into the methodologies available for risk, spend, and tariff mitigation, with a special focus on Foreign-Trade Zones, with the ultimate goal of achieving sustainability and resilience in your import and export operations, logistics, procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain. This workshop will allow the audience to participate, comment, and ask questions throughout.
The subject matter expert is a seasoned expert on spend and risk management in the global supply chain and is an author of 21 books on global trade.
Thomas Cook
Managing Director at Blue Tiger International, Managing Director at The National Institute For World Trade
Global trade expert || Committed to helping clients reduce supply chain risk and spend to improve performance and increase profitability. In all aspects of import/export, risk management, tariff mitigation, trade compliance, purchasing/sourcing, and freight operations, our mission is to increase the effectiveness of supply chain professionals across industries, cross-functional teams, and leadership at all levels.
Current || Managing Director, Blue Tiger International, over 30 years assisting organizations, trade associations, and companies all over the world manage their business models, supply chains, sales and business development, purchasing, business decision-making, vendor/contract management, and import/export operations. A 4-step approach of assessment, action plan definition, implementation, and coaching and development delivers effective solutions managed by capable teams. In collaboration with industry trade groups and educational associations, frequent webinar host and keynote speaker at various management, leadership, transportation, supply chain, insurance, and business development venues.
Previous || CEO of American River International in NY, Apex Global Logistics Supply Chain Operation in LA.
Educator || As the director of the National Institute of World Trade, a non-profit corporate training school in global trade and supply chain management, provide a range of international training, educational services, and project management assistance to U.S. and foreign clients, both public and private.
Author || Over 19 books on business management, global trade, and business development, including a 9-book series entitled The Global Warrior: Advancing the Necessary Skill Sets to Compete Effectively in Global Trade. My latest book, Enterprise Risk Management in the Global Supply Chain, is receiving high accolades from the professional community.
Humanitarian || Co-founder of Soldier On at Home, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping wounded combat veterans and returning service dogs. 100% of donated funds into this 501.c.3 go directly to benefit of the veterans and the dogs assisted.
