International Trade Resources Podcast Kimberly Kirkendall

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Alejandro Alcalde to discuss the recent impact supply chain disruption, politics, and tariffs have had on trade between Mexico with the US and Canada. Alejandro is a trade compliance professional who is also currently studying for his trade lawyer diploma and consecutively attending the Mexico Trade and Law College in California, Mexico to get a degree in international business and customs law. Ameri...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Art Dicker, a senior counsel at R&P China Lawyers and host of the Asia Business Podcast, to discuss expanding into the South East Asian emerging supply base, comparing countries like Vietnam and Indonesia with China. To begin, Art and Kim talk about some of the concerns around Supplier management and how that differs between SE Asia and China. One theme that reoccurs in this podcast is how China ...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Gabriel Santos, a foreign trade leader with Polarium in Guadalajara, to discuss the application of Lean Six Sigma principles in the field of international trade.To begin, Gabriel discusses the reasons for pursuing Lean Six Sigma certification, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement in the field of international trade. Gabriel goes on to identify some of the key areas, such as customs clearance pr...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Sin Kit I (Sinki), who has years of experience in business development to lend insight into the opportunities and challenges of international investment in South America and the region's potential for economic growth and investment.To begin, Kim and Sinki discuss growing foreign investment in South America. South America, particularly countries like Colombia where she is based, is experiencing a significa...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Andrew Kennedy, Logistics Manager at Kitagawa Europe, to discuss the challenges and strategies to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the post-Brexit trade environment. To begin with in the podcast Kim and Andrew explore changes in customs procedures. With the UK no longer part of the EU, customs declarations and clearance procedures are now required for goods entering the UK from EU countri...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Nathan Reed, a licensed customs broker and Director of Customs and Foreign Trade, to discuss the importance of knowledgeable and reliable customs brokers. Navigating the complexities of international trade regulations and customs compliance can be complex, and knowing how to make the most of your relationship with a trusted customs broker can simplify the process!First, Kim and Nathan dive into the functi...