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FTZ/IMPORT/EXPORT TRAINING

Training doesn’t have to be one-size-fits-all any more, so now you can leverage the experience and expertise of ISCM where and when you need it, no matter your role in trade compliance. Think about how your organization learns best and contact ISCM to put your program together:

In-Person

The interactivity of in-person training still gives attendees the richest immersion in a given subject. It also eliminates distraction, ensuring companies get the most bang for their buck in an intensive, engaging atmosphere.

Hybrid

For a lot of folks, hybrid working is here to stay. That means you need a training solution that can pivot too. Let us put together a live webinar that respects all the different ways you and your team are operating. Live participation guarantees the ability to get everyone's questions answered.

On-Line

ISCM offers a complete online training solution that is perfect as a refresher or as initial training for full zone administration. We have a complete online FTZ training solution that is perfect as a refresher or as initial training for new zone administration personnel. Get training on your time schedule, not someone else's, and go as fast or slow as you want, repeating concepts as needed. Plus, our operator training series comes with an opportunity to ask live questions of the pros once you finish your online classes.

Custom

Need something different, or have a specific topic you need to address with your organization? Examples of tailored sessions we recently produced include:
• Receiving procedures and how to report seal discrepancies
• When an adjustment isn't really an adjustment
• What does scrap really mean?
• Bonding your exports - Do's and Don'ts

This is just a sample of the targeted training we can prepare to suit your exact needs. Delivery can be the way that fits best for your organization

FTZ Grantees:

ISCM offers multiple training offerings to meet the widely varying needs of FTZ Grantees, the lynchpin of this federal economic development program. We can address your prospects to dispel the misinformation out there surrounding the FTZ program. Our introductory program uses an engaging format to cover:

  • How and why the FTZ program was created
  • Fun facts (and myths!) about the program
  • How it saves manufacturers and distributors money
  • How much does it cost?
  • What prospects should do next

We can also help address your internal training needs with programs to help Grantee administrative staff understand their role and responsibilities.

FTZ Operators, Users, and Operator/Users:

Our own Sean Lydon and Melissa Irmen provide educational and engaging sessions that cover how:
• U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones can save importers millions of dollars in operating costs
• The FTZ program enhances the supply chain activity you are already engaged in
• Successful operations manage an FTZ
• You can get started leveraging the FTZ program

ISCM has a complete online FTZ training solution that is perfect as a refresher or as initial training for new zone administration personnel:
• Training on your time schedule, not someone else's
• Go as fast or slow as you want, repeat concepts as needed
• Customized training specific to your organization also available
• ISCM annual service contract customers receive a 30% discount on all materials
• Purchase of the entire course (eight classes) entitles you to receive a certificate of completion plus 30 minutes of one-on-one time with an FTZ expert to answer your specific questions and relate the federal regulations to your unique situation.

Ready to get started?  View the list of online courses available and start on your path to improved compliance today. Or contact us today to see how we can get you the training resources you need.

We consolidated the supply base for an aerospace manufacturer to leverage technology and reduce raw material costs
It took a detailed analysis of sales plans, manufacturing options, distribution requirements, import regulations in multiple countries, and trans-border logistics costs to eliminate $40 million in logistics costs from a growing segment of the consumer electronics market.
We moved a supplier operation in-house to reduce injection molding costs 6%, an atypical move supported by detailed financial analysis.
 
We synchronized Sales and Marketing activities with Manufacturing and Logistics to drive on-time performance from 78% to 95%.
We have established multiple Foreign-Trade Zones to reduce import costs and transit delays for manufacturers and distributors. Cumulative savings from these projects exceeds 30 million dollars.
 

DON’T JUST FOLLOW THE RULES

USE THEM TO MAKE YOUR BUSINESS MORE PROFITABLE

Michael John Browne B.A., M.S.E.d

Licensed U.S. Customs Broker / East-West Global, Inc. – Domestic Logistics Manager

"The on-line operator training from ISCM is intense and informative. The web format made it easy for me to repeat sections I needed to, and on my schedule. I received a certificate for completing the entire training series, but the best part was after working through all the material I sat down one-on-one with an FTZ expert to relate all the material to the exact needs of my business. Easy to recommend this training to anyone who is seriously interested in becoming part of the FTZ program."
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2023-03-13T19:30:38-04:00
Licensed U.S. Customs Broker / East-West Global, Inc. – Domestic Logistics Manager "The on-line operator training from ISCM is intense and informative. The web format made it easy for me to repeat sections I needed to, and on my schedule. I received a certificate for completing the entire training series, but the best part was after working through all the material I sat down one-on-one with an FTZ expert to relate all the material to the exact needs of my business. Easy to recommend this training to anyone who is seriously interested in becoming part of the FTZ program."

Lee Churchwell

Logistics Manager/FTZ Administrator / Kubota Manufacturing of America/Kubota Industrial Equipment

"Don’t tell Sean, but most of the consultants we talked to told us our FTZ project was impossible.  ISCM showed us the changes we would need to make to our approach in order to make our vision a reality.  Now we produce over 200,000 tractors, implements and utility vehicles per year on 11 production lines in 5 different Georgia factories using the Foreign-Trade Zones program.  They not only showed us exactly what to do, but helped us along every step on the way, and now support our growing zone project whenever we need it."
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2019-07-17T15:15:30-04:00
Logistics Manager/FTZ Administrator / Kubota Manufacturing of America/Kubota Industrial Equipment "Don’t tell Sean, but most of the consultants we talked to told us our FTZ project was impossible.  ISCM showed us the changes we would need to make to our approach in order to make our vision a reality.  Now we produce over 200,000 tractors, implements and utility vehicles per year on 11 production lines in 5 different Georgia factories using the Foreign-Trade Zones program.  They not only showed us exactly what to do, but helped us along every step on the way, and now support our growing zone project whenever we need it."

Col (ret) Douglas Lengenfelder, USAF

Former Presidential Commissioner

"I am no stranger in Washington, but we reached out to ISCM when we needed someone to go to bat for us with the specific DC officials that had to support our project.  Ever mindful of budget constraints, we had been working independently on our foreign-trade zone project without making much headway.  Things really started to happen once we got ISCM involved, and now FTZ #295 has been established to support employment in our southwest Pennsylvania business community."
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2019-07-17T15:16:16-04:00
Former Presidential Commissioner "I am no stranger in Washington, but we reached out to ISCM when we needed someone to go to bat for us with the specific DC officials that had to support our project.  Ever mindful of budget constraints, we had been working independently on our foreign-trade zone project without making much headway.  Things really started to happen once we got ISCM involved, and now FTZ #295 has been established to support employment in our southwest Pennsylvania business community."

Kristi Pollard

President & CEO / Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation

"Jefferson County Economic Development Corp. has been fortunate to be able to utilize the expertise of ISCM to usher us through the entire process of setting up a foreign-trade zone . The team at ICSM has worked tirelessly with government officials in our area and in Washington, D.C. to shepherd our application though the complicated FTZ approval process.  They also helped us understand the role of the administrator and helped us through the entire implementation process. We are so pleased with the care and time ICSM took to explain our responsibilities to ensure that we were fully prepared when our approval was given by the FTZ Board. ICSM and their team are true professionals who are extremely knowledgeable and helpful which is why they should be any entity’s first call when investigating a foreign-trade zone."
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2019-07-17T15:17:01-04:00
President & CEO / Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation "Jefferson County Economic Development Corp. has been fortunate to be able to utilize the expertise of ISCM to usher us through the entire process of setting up a foreign-trade zone . The team at ICSM has worked tirelessly with government officials in our area and in Washington, D.C. to shepherd our application though the complicated FTZ approval process.  They also helped us understand the role of the administrator and helped us through the entire implementation process. We are so pleased with the care and time ICSM took to explain our responsibilities to ensure that we were fully prepared when our approval was given by the FTZ Board. ICSM and their team are true professionals who are extremely knowledgeable and helpful which is why they should be any entity’s first call when investigating a foreign-trade zone."

Anna Adamski

Corporate Secretary and Management Board / Tele-Fonika Cable Americas Corporation

"Our CEO did an analysis that said our FTZ project would improve our margins and help us expand our export opportunities.  That is a significant cost reduction for our distribution company.  ISCM guided us through every step of the process and now supports our successful zone project via email, telephone, and in person whenever we request."
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2019-07-17T15:19:07-04:00
Corporate Secretary and Management Board / Tele-Fonika Cable Americas Corporation "Our CEO did an analysis that said our FTZ project would improve our margins and help us expand our export opportunities.  That is a significant cost reduction for our distribution company.  ISCM guided us through every step of the process and now supports our successful zone project via email, telephone, and in person whenever we request."

Nick Felice

President/CEO / Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation

"As an economic development professional it was refreshing to work with a company that really understood the needs of the international business community, as well as those of the civic groups and officials charged with diversifying the local economy.  ISCM quickly focused us on the tasks that would be productive to reach our goals, and helped us understand aspects of foreign-trade zone setup and administration that had not been clear to us before.  I recommend they be the first call for any organization considering the FTZ program."
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2019-07-17T15:19:52-04:00
President/CEO / Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation "As an economic development professional it was refreshing to work with a company that really understood the needs of the international business community, as well as those of the civic groups and officials charged with diversifying the local economy.  ISCM quickly focused us on the tasks that would be productive to reach our goals, and helped us understand aspects of foreign-trade zone setup and administration that had not been clear to us before.  I recommend they be the first call for any organization considering the FTZ program."

Richard Haroian

Vice President

"Our business model requires the uninterrupted movement of a significant volume of finished goods, parts and accessories across international borders – particularly into and out of the United States - which is a challenge in a dynamic trade environment.  We have a sophisticated import/export compliance group, but when specific foreign trade zone operating advice is needed, we rely on ISCM.  ISCM personnel have had the practical, hands-on experience of actually administering/operating a foreign trade zone. That is why we use ISCM and why I would recommend ISCM to anyone for whom compliance with U.S. Customs regulations in their FTZ operations is a prerequisite for success."
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2019-07-17T15:20:39-04:00
Vice President "Our business model requires the uninterrupted movement of a significant volume of finished goods, parts and accessories across international borders – particularly into and out of the United States - which is a challenge in a dynamic trade environment.  We have a sophisticated import/export compliance group, but when specific foreign trade zone operating advice is needed, we rely on ISCM.  ISCM personnel have had the practical, hands-on experience of actually administering/operating a foreign trade zone. That is why we use ISCM and why I would recommend ISCM to anyone for whom compliance with U.S. Customs regulations in their FTZ operations is a prerequisite for success."

Eric Timms

IT Manager / Himatsingka America, Inc.

"Right from the start of the project it became obvious that ISCM had the experience we needed to make our FTZ project successful.  It was like learning a new language, and all of our folks really appreciated the patient way training was provided to make sure we were as ready as possible for our first day.  Now we are able to run an effective zone project for our textiles distribution center, and know help is available whenever we need it."
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2019-07-17T15:21:21-04:00
IT Manager / Himatsingka America, Inc. "Right from the start of the project it became obvious that ISCM had the experience we needed to make our FTZ project successful.  It was like learning a new language, and all of our folks really appreciated the patient way training was provided to make sure we were as ready as possible for our first day.  Now we are able to run an effective zone project for our textiles distribution center, and know help is available whenever we need it."

Laylan Hime, AZS, CCS

 

"Our zones were already in place when we hired ISCM, and we have a top-notch compliance group that takes care of import requirements such as classification of our products from around the world.  We use ISCM’s experience when we have specific questions related to FTZ operations here in the Port of LA.  It is great to know I have the support I need when questions or problems come up."
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2019-07-17T15:21:54-04:00
  "Our zones were already in place when we hired ISCM, and we have a top-notch compliance group that takes care of import requirements such as classification of our products from around the world.  We use ISCM’s experience when we have specific questions related to FTZ operations here in the Port of LA.  It is great to know I have the support I need when questions or problems come up."

Gabrielle Yarbrough

Import/Export Compliance Analyst II/FTZ Specialist / Kubota Manufacturing of America

"I wish everyone supported our zone project the way ISCM does!  As the FTZ Specialist responsible for administering all five of our zone sites, I need fast answers when questions or problems do come up.  We get a fast response no matter when we call or write, and with ISCM, I never have to wait for my issue to be escalated!  Our team in Japan reaches out from time to time as well, so we really appreciate their ability to handle our questions from time zones all over the globe."
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2019-07-17T15:22:35-04:00
Import/Export Compliance Analyst II/FTZ Specialist / Kubota Manufacturing of America "I wish everyone supported our zone project the way ISCM does!  As the FTZ Specialist responsible for administering all five of our zone sites, I need fast answers when questions or problems do come up.  We get a fast response no matter when we call or write, and with ISCM, I never have to wait for my issue to be escalated!  Our team in Japan reaches out from time to time as well, so we really appreciate their ability to handle our questions from time zones all over the globe."

Diane Schwenke

President/CEO / Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce

"ISCM met with federal officials time and again to keep our FTZ moving.  We really appreciated how they understood the budget for our project and remained focused on achieving our goals within available resources.  I would recommend ISCM as the first call for any organization trying to access the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones program."
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2019-07-18T19:05:45-04:00
President/CEO / Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce "ISCM met with federal officials time and again to keep our FTZ moving.  We really appreciated how they understood the budget for our project and remained focused on achieving our goals within available resources.  I would recommend ISCM as the first call for any organization trying to access the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones program."

土本 哲也

General Manager | Logistics Promotion Department / KUBOTA Corporation


"我々の米国における活動に最も効果的な結果をもたらす方法は、単純なＦＴＺの運用ではありませんでした。　難易度の高い我々の要求に対し、ISCMはそれを達成する為の革新的な方法を見つけ、アメリカだけでなく日本においてもこのプロジェクトに取り組むスタッフをサポートしてくれました。　必要な承認を得る為に、私たちに代わって州並びに連邦政府と粘り強く交渉したくれたISCMに心から感謝しています。皆様がもし、FTZに関する件で苦労をされているのであれば、皆様の夢の実現の為にも私たちと同様、ISCMに連絡する事をお奨めします。"

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2019-07-23T14:08:57-04:00
General Manager | Logistics Promotion Department / KUBOTA Corporation "我々の米国における活動に最も効果的な結果をもたらす方法は、単純なＦＴＺの運用ではありませんでした。　難易度の高い我々の要求に対し、ISCMはそれを達成する為の革新的な方法を見つけ、アメリカだけでなく日本においてもこのプロジェクトに取り組むスタッフをサポートしてくれました。　必要な承認を得る為に、私たちに代わって州並びに連邦政府と粘り強く交渉したくれたISCMに心から感謝しています。皆様がもし、FTZに関する件で苦労をされているのであれば、皆様の夢の実現の為にも私たちと同様、ISCMに連絡する事をお奨めします。"

Travis Van Genderen

Director, Supply Chain / AGCO – Jackson Operations

"I am not sure how we would have completed our foreign-trade zone implementation without ISCM.  We have a complicated manufacturing operation with an international supply base.  ISCM was able to spot and address problem areas before they became impossible hurdles.  Now that our FTZ is live in the factory, we use ISCM to support our administrative staff whenever they need it."
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2019-07-23T14:10:02-04:00
Director, Supply Chain / AGCO – Jackson Operations "I am not sure how we would have completed our foreign-trade zone implementation without ISCM.  We have a complicated manufacturing operation with an international supply base.  ISCM was able to spot and address problem areas before they became impossible hurdles.  Now that our FTZ is live in the factory, we use ISCM to support our administrative staff whenever they need it."
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