Trade & Development

This Word document provides the U.S. exporter with a standardized definition of a Commercial Invoice. Developing an understanding of a Commercial Invoice is important for selling your products successfully internationally. This tool includes...

This Word document is a template for a traditional product marking document, for use in complying with import regulations. Developing this process helps you to comply with U.S. rules for country of origin...

This Word document covers the U.S. Customs Line Release process for international shipments. This document covers customs brokers, commercial carriers, import/export compliance, Line Release definitions, and other important information.

This Word document is a comprehensive look at the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Code 9801. This document looks at the requirements of 9801, documentation and authorization, the general process and common errors to avoid.

This Word document presents detailed information on choosing an international agent or distributor when doing business overseas, including how best to administer the relationship and, if necessary, how to terminate it. Developing an...

This Word document is a legally-binding agreement between a client and a teleservices agency detailing the service and statement of work specifics. In this day and age, many companies are outsourcing specific jobs...

This Word document is a checklist of activities that should be considered when outsourcing work to a contract manufacturer. Developing a standardized Statement of Work is important when using outside contractors. It ensures...

This Word document is a template for the terms and conditions of market development funds (MDF) for resellers. It addresses prior approval, claims, and reimbursement for a variety of activities - from advertising...

This Word document is an excellent example of using a business plan format provided by Bplans.com - the Planning People as the basis for a sample marketing plan for a travel and tourism...

This Word document is a questionnaire that can be used when assessing whether a company should outsource some or all of its distribution services. Many companies are making the decision to shift non-core...

This Excel spreadsheet allows inventory managers and purchasing agents to determine the optimum quantity of a given product (lot size) to be ordered if total costs are to be minimized. The Economic Order...

This Excel spreadsheet is a template for evaluating outsource telemarketing firms on a variety of criteria. Developing a checklist for evaluating outsource firms is an important part of the due diligence process. This...

This PowerPoint presentation outlines a process for managing change to an Outsource Provider's Statement of Work. Developing a Statement of Work Change Process presentation is important for training your employees on the correct...

This Excel worksheet provides a complete review of your supply chain management outsourcer. Developing a supply chain management report card is an excellent way to consistently and completely review your vendors performance. This...

This Word document is a template for understanding the concepts of Temporary Importations Under Bond. Developing this process helps you to understand U.S. rules for entering goods imported temporarily under a duty free...

This Word document is a checklist for assessing your products in a global marketplace. Developing a Product Checklist is important for any business that wants to operate globally. This tool covers demographics, product...