We take pride in offering a specialized masterclass in supply chain management specifically designed for customs and border management professionals from both the public and private sectors. This comprehensive program equips participants with the advanced knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of modern supply chains while effectively managing customs and border procedures.

Our supply chain masterclass covers a broad range of topics, including risk assessment, trade compliance, tariff classification, valuation, origin determination, and customs documentation. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises, participants gain practical insights into optimizing supply chain operations while ensuring compliance with customs regulations.

Our expert facilitators, who possess extensive experience in customs and border management, deliver engaging sessions that foster knowledge-sharing and collaboration among participants. The masterclass provides a platform for professionals to network, exchange best practices, and gain valuable insights from industry leaders.

We understand the diverse needs of our participants, which is why we offer flexible training formats. Whether you prefer in-person workshops, virtual sessions, or a combination of both, we can tailor the delivery to meet your specific requirements.

By attending our supply chain masterclass, customs and border management professionals can enhance their expertise, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to the facilitation of international trade. For more information on upcoming masterclass dates, registration details, and the comprehensive curriculum, please contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to this transformative learning experience.

• The masterclass is suitable for aspiring and practicing leaders in border management, trade facilitation, and trade compliance.
• Their work might have a significant operational, strategic, or trade and customs policy-related component.
• The course is also suitable for supply chain practitioners who want to explore how their field applies to ports and borders, and the regulatory environment which gives shape to border management arrangements.

1. Fundamentals: international supply chains, trade, and production
Here we take a detailed look at contemporary supply chain thinking, strategies and concepts, and the driving political and economic forces that give shape to modern supply chains. We will also look at the impact of trade, tariff, and customs policy on supply chain arrangements. The impact of operational risks and the need for business competitiveness and resilience is discussed, too.

2. Supply chain operations

Part two takes a closer look at the operational and commercial arrangements between supply chain partners with a specific focus on their respective roles and obligations, and supporting technology and systems. Here we will also elaborate on applicable trade documents and the methods by which trade and customs-relevant data can be shared across the supply chain and with border staff.

3. Supply chain management within the context of trade and customs policy

In part three we focus on supply chain management practices with a focus on trade compliance, supply chain security, and control. We also examine the costs experienced by public and private sector actors, and how supply chain principles can be applied to achieve greater trade facilitation. In this session, we will also take a closer look at the impact that border agencies and their operations might have on supply chain management decisions and configuration.

4. Applied supply chain thinking

The master class concludes with a dedicated session on how the relationships between the public and private sectors can be applied to improving supply chain performance, and how supply chain principles and ideas are reflected in contemporary trade and customs policy at both the strategic and operational levels.

• contemporary supply chain management theories, strategies, and operational practices
• the economic and regulatory forces that drive international supply chains and subsequent demand for efficient border management services
• the interfaces among supply chain operators, especially those with customs and other border agencies
• the roles played by the various border agencies and supply chain actors
• supply chain enabling notions of coercion, trust, and partnership
• supply chain data, trade documents, and systems designed to share such information
• the cost of friction and inefficiencies amongst supply chain operators and with border agencies
• scope for innovation and trade facilitation
• the influence of contemporary supply chain management ideas and principles on trade policy, and border management strategies and practices.