Blog Round Up: 10 Most Popular QAD Precision Reports of 2021

Every Wednesday we publish the QAD Precision Report. As we come to the close of 2021, here are our ten most popular blogs for the year. Happy holidays to you all!

WHAT IS A FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE (FTZ)?

The US Foreign-Trade Zones program allows manufacturers and distributors to significantly reduce costs. In this QAD Precision Report, we explain what an FTZ is, and its benefits. You can read more about this here.

CARRIER MANAGEMENT – WHICH METHOD OF ONBOARDING A CARRIER IS RIGHT FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION?

The ability to leverage the carriers and services they need is mission-critical to global shippers. In this QAD Precision Report, Jack Maloney examines different methods of carrier onboarding. Read what Jack had to say here.

ASSESSING AND MITIGATING FINANCIAL SUPPLY CHAIN RISKS

All supply chain operations face risk. For banks and financial institutions the risk is even greater. In this QAD Precision Report, we look at threats to the banking supply chain and the steps financial institutions can take to mitigate risk. You will find the full report here.

3 MINUTE EXPLAINER: UNDERSTANDING IMPORT MANAGEMENT

International trading comes with numerous regulations. In this 3 Minute Explainer, we look at the basics of import management. To read this report, please click here.

THE BENEFITS OF INTEGRATING COMPLIANCE AND MULTI CARRIER SHIPPING SOLUTIONS

Shifting geopolitical relationships creates challenges for enterprises that source and ship around the world. In this QAD Precision Report, we look at how integrating compliance and multi carrier shipping helps multinationals to navigate these challenges. Please click here to read the report.

US PRESIDENTS, TARIFFS & THE BENEFITS OF FOREIGN TRADE ZONES

Earlier this year FTZ Corp joined QAD Precision. To mark the occasion, in this QAD Precision Report we look back at tariffs instituted by recent US presidents, and examine the benefits of foreign trade zones. You can read the full report here.

THE BENEFITS OF PARCEL CONSOLIDATION

Last year parcel volumes skyrocketed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Shippers and carriers struggled to cope with demand. In this QAD Precision Report we look at the benefits of multi carrier shipping and parcel consolidation. Read all about it here.

FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES: Q&A WITH FTZ EXPERT GREG JONES

Leveraging the US Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) program offers many advantages. In the QAD Precision Report we do a Q&A session with FTZ expert Greg Jones. You can read what Greg had to say here.

THE BENEFITS OF DTC SELLING FOR MANUFACTURERS

Companies considering moving from wholesale and physical retail to selling their products direct-to-consumer (DTC) need new capabilities. In this QAD Precision Report we look at the benefits and challenges of DTC sales for manufacturers. You will find the full report here.

IF YOUR TRADING PARTNERS ARE CRIMINALS, SO ARE YOU

Do you know who your vendors and customers are? You should. In this QAD Precision Report, we look at counterfeit goods, forced labor, money laundering and the importance of restricted party screening. Read all about the importance of remaining compliant here.

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