Report: 2014 Import Operations and Compliance Benchmark Study: Chasing a Moving Target

American Shipper and BPE Global have been benchmarking import supply chains for six years – no one has a better handle on the innate complexities facing import transportation and compliance teams. This year’s study captures the extent to which advances in sophistication and technology deployment are being offset by increased external complexity. Importer seem to be forever chasing a moving target.

Key focus areas include:
  • Top concerns of importers
  • Auditing practices 
  • Customs filing timeliness and accuracy 
  • Duty avoidance programs 
  • Operations and compliance technologies
  • Whether funds are available to invest in import technology
  • Best practices