BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Global Atlanta - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Global Atlanta
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T080653
CREATED:20260218T175138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T210906Z
UID:10041064-1775552400-1775563200@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Creating Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainability: Navigating the Impact of Tariffs and Disruption
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nExperience 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThomas CookManaging Director at Blue Tiger International\, Managing Director at The National Institute For World Trade\nGlobal 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/creating-supply-chain-resilience-and-sustainability-navigating-the-impact-of-tariffs-and-disruption/
LOCATION:Century Center Office Park – Spark Conference Room\, 1875 Century Blvd.\, Suite #220\,\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30345
CATEGORIES:Supply Chain,Trade
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Event-Calendar-Logos-43.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR