An expert on global supply chain management, Tom Cook is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an International Partnership Award bestowed by President Bill Clinton. In this book, Cook provides a blueprint for executing a compliant and cost-effective global trade program. Covering best practices for outbound and inbound logistics, the book identifies traditional and emerging complications, details solutions for building and securing the global supply chain, and includes compliance information organized by government agency. It also provides proven approaches for billing and record keeping, and discusses prevalent homeland security issues.