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Host: Cindy Allen and Pete Mento Published: July 23, 2026 Length: 41:32 Presented by: Global Training Center Summary Trade enforcement is entering a new phase—and importers, customs brokers, executives, and board members may all be in the line of sight. Cindy Allen and Pete Mento unpack the Department of Justice Trade Fraud Task Force's announcement that it surpassed $1 billion in civil and criminal recoveries, penalties, forfeitures, and publicly charged losses in less than one year. They explore what that milestone signals for companies that still treat customs compliance as a back-office responsibility. The conversation moves from CBP Forms 28 and 29 to the government's expanding ability to combine entry, manifest, and supply-chain data with AI-driven analysis. Cindy and Pete debate whether targeting intelligence should be shared with customs brokers and importers, how companies should approach data collaboration, and why “we've always done it this way” is becoming an increasingly dangerous compliance strategy. They also examine the USMCA annual review cycle, possible changes involving regional value content and Chinese-origin inputs, forced-labor enforcement, manufacturing policy, and the consumer behavior shaping global sourcing. Along the way, a Piggly Wiggly shame board, Bob Newhart's apartment, and the toilet-paper aisle become memorable lessons about accountability, consumption, and the true cost of inexpensive goods. This Week in Trade • The DOJ Trade Fraud Task Force surpasses $1 billion in recoveries and charged losses • Cindy's read on the growing significance of CBP Form 29 Notices of Action • AI, anomaly detection, and government supply-chain mapping • The USMCA annual review cycle and potential changes to regional content rules Main Topic / Discussion This episode explores the transition from trade facilitation and informed compliance to a far more aggressive enforcement environment. Enforcement and accountability Cindy and Pete discuss the potential exposure facing importers, customs brokers, executives, CEOs, and board members. Compliance decisions that were once treated as operational details may now create civil, criminal, financial, and reputational consequences. Data, AI, and early warning The hosts examine how CBP can use entry, manifest, supplier, and historical data to identify anomalies. They debate whether the government should share more targeting intelligence so customs brokers and importers can identify problems before an entry is filed. USMCA, sourcing, and consumers The discussion expands to the USMCA annual review process, possible Chinese-content restrictions, regional value content calculations, forced-labor enforcement, domestic manufacturing, and whether American consumers are prepared to accept higher prices or fewer choices in exchange for more ethical and regionalized supply chains. Key Takeaways • Trade compliance is no longer solely the responsibility of the customs or logistics department; executives and board members need visibility into material customs risks and compliance decisions. • CBP Forms 28 and 29 should be treated as warning signals that may justify a broader review of products, suppliers, valuation, classification, origin, and previous entries. • Importers and brokers should use data proactively to identify anomalies, understand enforcement patterns, map deeper-tier suppliers, and address risk before filing. • The USMCA review process, forced-labor enforcement, and possible changes to regional content requirements could reshape sourcing and manufacturing decisions throughout North America. Resources & Mentions • Global Training Center • DOJ: Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses • CBP Form 28 — Request for Information • CBP ACE Portal Guidance for Forms 28 and 29 • USTR: Statement on the 2026 USMCA Joint Review Credits Host: Cindy Allen Pete Mento Producer: Mara Marquez

The auto industry didn't lose USMCA on July 1st. It lost the assumption that the rules would sit still.The agreement isn't dead. Nobody packed their boxes. But the US declined to renew the deal as written, and it opened what could be a 10-year renegotiation of the trade framework that governs somewhere between 1.6 and 2 trillion dollars a year, with autos at roughly 18% of that. The proposal on the table increases North American content from 75% to 82%, with half of that produced specifically in the US, and 25% tariffs still in place as leverage.In this episode, Jan Griffiths and Tom Roberts bring back QAD trade experts Ian Berman and Joshua Guy to separate what actually changed from what only sounds like it did. The headline reads like an attack on trade with Mexico and Canada. Ian reframes it fast: the real target is China and Mexico, as the bridge suppliers have used to skate on tariffs. If you've been finding loopholes, this is the light being pointed at them.Nothing changes tomorrow. That's the trap. The suppliers who wait for final rules will be doing origin math under deadline pressure that the prepared ones have already finished. Qualifying under the new content thresholds forces every supplier to expose its true bill of materials, and then to know its supplier's supplier's supplier. That's not a sourcing problem first. It's a data problem first.Joshua makes the same case from the trade-zone side. Foreign-Trade Zones won't erase the origin issue, but used well, they're a lever that mitigates duty exposure, with ROI that usually lands inside year one. 2025 was the largest growth year FTZ usage has seen, and DC is staffing up for another record in 2026. Underneath it all, the hosts keep returning to one message: data quality is the survival trait, systems turn that data into decisions fast enough to matter, and agility is the posture, because the volatility isn't a phase to wait out.This episode is a reminder that global trade is not back-office reporting. It is a strategic infrastructure. Leaders who treat it as such gain flexibility, cash flow timing advantages, and margin recovery. Those who do not will absorb the cost and call it unavoidable.Themes Discussed in This EpisodeWhat actually changed on July 1, and what didn'tWhy the new rules target China, with Mexico as the transshipment bridgeRising US-content and regional-value thresholds under revised rules of originOrigin qualification as a data problem before a sourcing problemKnowing your supplier's supplier's supplier across the bill of materialsClean upstream data as a tier-two competitive advantageForeign-Trade Zones as a duty-mitigation lever, not a loophole around originMoving from reactive compliance to proactive planning before the rules are finalFeatured GuestName: Ian BermanTitle: Global Trade and Transportation ExpertAbout: Ian is the Manager of Business Consulting with QAD Supply Chain. Ian has been with QAD for 11 years and has 20 years of experience in global trade and transportation management. He holds a Masters Degree in Supply Chain Management as well as an ASCM CLTD Certification.Connect: LinkedInName: Joshua GuyTitle: Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) SpecialistAbout: For more than 25 years, Joshua has worked at the intersection of engineering, product leadership, and global trade, helping organizations bring structure and clarity to complex supply chains. Today, he leads strategy for Foreign-Trade Zone solutions that enable multinational importers to manage tariff exposure, reduce compliance risk, and strengthen financial performance. He also led the development of QAD FTZ, an industry-leading Inventory Control and Recordkeeping System that supports manufacturers, distributors, and 3PLs as they move from reactive compliance to proactive, resilient trade strategy in a volatile global environment.Connect: LinkedInAbout Your HostsJan GriffithsJan is the host and producer of the Auto Supply Chain Champions Podcast and The Automotive Leaders Podcast. A former automotive manufacturing and supply chain executive, Jan is recognized as a Champion for Culture Change in the automotive industry. She brings direct, grounded conversations to leaders navigating execution, disruption, and transformation across the global automotive ecosystem.Tom Roberts (Co-host)Tom is Co-host of the Auto Supply Chain Champions Podcast and Vice President of Strategic Industry Development at QAD. He works closely with automotive and industrial manufacturers to close the gap between insight and execution, helping leaders move from visibility to systems of action that drive real operational outcomes.Episode Highlights[01:43] Couples Therapy for Your Sourcing Strategy: Jan opens with Pete Mento's framing of the July 1 news, and the room agrees the metaphor fits: every sourcing decision now comes with an asterisk.[02:39] The Real Target Isn't Mexico: Ian reframes the headline. This is aimed at China and the Mexican bridge suppliers have used to skate tariffs, not at North American trade itself.[03:57] A Light on the True Bill of Materials: New content thresholds force origin math that exposes what a product is actually made of, and pushes visibility down to the supplier's supplier's supplier.[04:40] Tier Two Data Becomes an Advantage: Josh makes the case that clean, auditable upstream data is what separates the suppliers who survive this from the ones who scramble.[05:19] The Data Sensitivity Problem: Tom names the tension: OEMs want deeper visibility, and tier ones are wary of exposing their supply base and origin data outside their four walls.[09:02] FTZ as a Tool in the Toolbox: Josh explains what Foreign-Trade Zones can and can't do. They won't erase the origin issue, but they mitigate duty exposure in export-heavy flows.[11:06] A Record Year for Foreign-Trade Zones: 2025 was the largest FTZ growth year yet, and the DC board is staffing up for another record in 2026. Awareness of the lever is finally catching up.[13:04] The ROI Is a No-Brainer: Josh walks Tom through the math: most companies recoup FTZ setup and software costs inside year one or two, before the deeper savings even count.[15:50] Rules of Origin, in Plain Terms: Ian breaks down what a rule of origin actually is and why knowing your biggest BOM cost line matters more than any headline percentage.[19:48] Stress-Test the BOM Now: Jan lays out the starting move: run 82% regional and 50% US content against your bill of materials, prioritize the parts, then build the action plan.[22:32] The Monday-Morning Playbook: Ian, Josh, and Tom close on three moves: baseline your data, put systems in place, and stay agile, because the volatility isn't slowing down.Top Quotes[04:15] Ian Berman: “ If you're not doing FTA calculations and origin determinations today, my guess is you'll be doing them tomorrow because that's what's really gonna be tied in if you wanna keep being able to use these aspects.”[12:29] Joshua Guy: “You might not be able to get the full savings that you once might have had, but you can use these different tools available to squeeze out just enough margin to stay competitive.”[22:11] Jan Griffiths: “It's about reducing those decision-making cycle times, being able to grab the situation, grab the ball, and pivot and move with it quickly.”[24:40] Tom Roberts: “You got to have great data, and you got to make some decisions, and it's something you can't leave behind. You can't just kinda wait it out. It's good to get in front of it now.”Follow the Auto Supply Chain Champions Podcast for real conversations with leaders who are making hard choices, focusing their bets, and leading with intent.

In this episode of Global Trade This Week, hosts Pete Mento and Doug Draper discuss the impact of tariffs on the footwear industry with Matt Priest, CEO of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA). Priest highlights the industry's reliance on imports, noting that 97% of footwear comes from Asia, with China, Vietnam, and Indonesia being major suppliers. The discussion covers the U.S. government's tariff policies, which have increased costs significantly, leading to a $6.22 billion duty bill last year. Priest also discusses FDRA's advocacy efforts, including lobbying, data services, and media outreach, and emphasizes the industry's need for stable trade policies.   www.capwwide.com/international-insights/5/19/26/gttw-podcast-episode-243-matt-priest-president-ceo-fdra-leading-footwear-executive https://youtu.be/581Yg9WMLt4  

Host: Cindy Allen - Trade Force Multiplier Guest: Pete Mento, Baker Tilly Published: May 2026 Length: ~42 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center CAPE Audits, Broker Value, and the Real Cost of Recovery Cindy Allen sits down with Pete Mento of Baker Tilly for an unfiltered conversation about CAPE refunds, audits, broker fees, and what importers should really be thinking about as the refund process evolves. Pete shares why importers need to own the accuracy of their data, why audits matter before filing, and why the broker relationship is more important than ever when claims involve tariffs, offsets, and potential corrections. The episode also covers the value of customs brokerage, the debate over fee structures, and the impact of Amazon, reverse logistics, and broader market changes on the future of trade. What You'll Learn in This Episode CAPE rollout and audit readiness Pete explains why the CAPE system has performed better than many expected and why importers should not assume the filing itself means the hard work is over. He emphasizes that the data behind the filing needs to be accurate before it is uploaded. Importer responsibility A major theme of the conversation is that the importer, not the broker, is ultimately responsible for the information in the entry. Pete and Cindy discuss why internal audits, review of stack orders, and entry-level diligence are essential before requesting a refund. What broker services are worth The episode digs into broker compensation, including the difference between commodity pricing and value-based service. Cindy and Pete discuss when fee structures feel fair, when they do not, and why brokers should be paid for real work and not treated as a free commodity. Software, AI, and audit tools Pete and Cindy also explore the role of software in auditing and why technology can help customs professionals focus on higher-value issues instead of repetitive checks. They compare the evolution of ABI to the current rise of AI and automation in trade. Amazon and the future of logistics The conversation closes with thoughts on Amazon, freight forwarding, and reverse logistics, including how major players are reshaping delivery, returns, and consumer expectations. It's a forward-looking discussion about where trade and transportation may be headed next. Credits Host: Cindy Allen Guest: Pete Mento Presented by: Global Training Center Subscribe & Follow Stay up to date with the latest in global trade:

Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 3:21 -Union Pacific & Norfolk Southern 7:01 -Mexico, Tariffs, and Costs  10:10 -Halftime 16:14 -Panama & Suez Update 20:35 -World Economic Forum in Davos http://capwwide.com/international-insights/1/22/26/gttw-podcast-episode-227 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6tePKfGKzI  

Host: Annik Sobing Guest: Pete Mento Published: November 17, 2025 Length: ~34 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center   In this week's News Roundup, host Annik Sobing is joined by global trade expert Pete Mento for a fast-paced and deeply insightful conversation about how U.S. Customs and Border Protection is using AI-based targeting to detect valuation fraud, origin manipulation, and transshipment schemes. Pete explains why AI represents a new era of enforcement — where anomalies, false declarations, forced labor indicators, and risky supplier networks can be identified in seconds. He also warns that companies who think they're “getting away with” origin washing or transshipment are likely to be caught. The two also dive into the coming Supreme Court decision on IEEPA tariffs, possible refund scenarios, the political landscape, and why proper recordkeeping may determine who survives the next wave of enforcement. A high-energy, no-nonsense episode packed with real-world examples every importer needs to hear. KEY TAKEAWAYS

Supply chain expert extraordinaire Pete Mento stops by Shoe-In to discuss the latest developments in the Red Sea crisis and how the crisis is impacting the footwear supply chain. As a former Merchant Marine Officer himself, Pete holds no punches as he explains his expectations for the continuing crisis and what's in store for container pricing in the coming year. If you ship shoes anywhere in the world, you don't want to miss this conversation. With special guest: Pete Mento, Commercial Director, DSV Hosted by: Matt Priest and Andy Polk

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? As we approach 2024, Doug Draper and Pete Mento make some new logistics predictions for 2024. While these forward facing statements do not constitute financial advice, it's always an interesting and insightful conversation! 2:11 -Issues in the Red Sea 3:41 -Year of Parcel 5:05 -Dealing with COVID / US Avoids Recession 5:43 -Transportation Bloodletting Over 7:44 -Ukraine War Ends 9:18 -Fast Fashion Under a Microscope 11:52 -Halftime 13:55 -Trump Wins Election 15:46 -US Importing Normalizes back to Old Trends 17:49 -Cargo Theft Continues to Rise 20:40 -Speed of Change Continues to Accelerate 22:52 -Fed Rates End Down to 4.5%, Maybe 3.5%   https://youtu.be/XFUVYoN9L5s www.capwwide.com/international-insights/12/18/23/gttw-podcast-episode-128  

Have you ever wondered what the biggest supply chain issues are in today's global trade market? Pete Mento, the Commercial Director of Customs and International Trade at DSV, joins Shoe-In to discuss the current chaos of the logistics and supply chain industry. Pete explains the challenges posed by evolving supply chains, a lack of free trade agreements, increased regulations, cyber security, and labor unrest. He suggests companies should "consider the worst" when it comes to supply chain resiliency, and suggests corporations use Dungeons & Dragons-style game plans to prepare for any potential worst-case scenarios. (you'll have to listen to the episode to even understand the title) With special guest: Pete Mento, Commercial Director of Customs and International Trade, DSV Hosted by: Matt Priest and Thomas Crockett

In this episode of the show, Pete has a conversation with the leaders of The True North Group to discuss the fragile nature of digital trade and logistics as well as the work their company does to prevent this same chaos from occurring. Pete also pens an open letter to the Ocean Carrier Community .... all this and more on this week's edition of TRADE GEEK!!!! To Learn more about True North Group visit their site at: https://www.truenorthusa.net/ To learn more about Traffic tech (The fantastic logistics firm where Pete works) Check out their website here: https://traffictech.com/ Trade Geek Podcast primary purpose is to entertain our listeners. The podcast does not constitute advice or services. While guests are invited to listen, listeners acknowledge that they are not being provided professional advice from the podcast, Pete Mento, Mento LLC, the guests or their employers. This podcast is for private non-commercial use and our guests do not necessarily reflect any agency or organization or company that they work for. The views expressed by Pete Mento are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of his employer, his coworkers or ownership. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pete-mento/support

First Things First… The number one place to discuss, question, and learn all things first mile. Tune into First Things First as Mercado CEO Rob Garrison hosts the final episode of the series! Rob is joined by Pete Mento, Senior Vice President of Compliance at Traffic Tech and former Global Head of Products and Procurement at Wayfair.This episode Rob and Pete will be sharing their predictions for the 2023, diving into their perspectives on technology in the global supply chain and sharing the one thing they would fix in the import supply chain.

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? On this final episode of 2022, Doug Draper and Pete Mento make some new logistics predictions for 2023: 2:34 -US Economy Goes into a Correction, Not a Crisis & -We'll See at Least One High Profile Logistics Bankruptcy 4:25 -There's Going to be a lot of Overcapacity 7:45 -At Least One US Governor Declares War on Crime 9:55 -This Will Be the Year Pretender Cryptos (AltCoins) Tank 11:03 -Electric Vehicles Poised to Dominate Last Mile 13:23 -Russia Will be Forced to Negotiate 14:56 -Interactive Online Retail Explosion 19:23 -World Politics: 1.) Britain to Hold UnBrexit Referendum. 2.) Macron Resigns. 3.) Trump Sees Charges. 4.) Biden to be Impeached by Congress. 21:37 -Near Shoring and Reshoring will Gain Momentum 26:34 -Heavily Tax Then Ban Domestic Production of Meat   https://youtu.be/MnLTW1u4NMQ https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/12/20/22/gttw-podcast-december-20th-2022  

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? On this prediction review episode, Doug Draper and Pete Mento cover some of the many logistics predictions they got right this year, such as: 2:24 -Ocean Freight Costs & Congestion 3:48 -Food Delivery Services Did Flourish & Expand 6:44 -So Far, No Port Strike 7:56 -Not as much Pop Up Logisitcs as Predicted 10:25 -Halftime 20:04 -Major Port Closures Did Happen More & More 20:54 -Electrification of the Final Mile 23:27 - US China Relations Did Become More Tense 24:07 -Republicans Did Not Take Both House and Senate in Midterms 24:45 - Logistics as a Subscription Service? Didn't happen. 26:10 - Russia DID Invade Ukraine Q1 2022   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4-syAxLXW4 https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/12/6/22/gttw-podcast-december-6th-2022    

How do we expect carriers to innovate following the disruptions of the last few years?With service and reliability taking a major hit during the pandemic, carriers are now center-stage with an opportunity to prove themselves as both business partners and technology providers.Last week Don Davis sat down with Pete Mento, former Global Head of Procurement & Products at Wayfair, to discuss the role carriers could play in the next decade and why their relationships with shippers are changing.But what should their focus be and why?In this week's episode, you'll get to hear about:✔️ Opportunities for standardization and innovation✔️ Market reactions to the global recession✔️ The biggest objectives of shippers today✔️ How carriers should look at differentiationAnd plenty more

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover: 5:41 -Blank Sailing Palooza 11:27 -UPS “All In” Pricing for Parcel 16:30 -Halftime 28:33 -China Buying Up Yuan 32:07 -Copper & Future Energy Transition   https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/10/4/22/gttw-podcast-october-4th-2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woDK5CkBzOw  

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover: 4:24 -Amazon's Latest Logistics Moves 10:20 -Explosion on the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline 14:42 -Halftime 24:00 -CHIPS Act - Acronym and Effect 30:18 -Upcoming Recession to be Deadlier Than Pandemic?   www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/27/22/gttw-podcast-september-27th-2022 https://youtu.be/gNG1eyh5bSI  

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover: 2:14 -Shortage of Customs Brokers 9:10 -Europe's Energy Crisis Impact on Freight 14:05 -Halftime 20:09 -Winter is Coming: Freight Rates to Decline? 25:00 -Parcel Peak Season Surchage   https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/12/22/gttw-podcast-september-12th-2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozjH61eSCrw  

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover: 1:46 - Revisiting Correct GTTW Calls from COVID, to Ukraine, to Secondary Ports 11:33 -Rail Congestion & Commodity Inequity 18:20 -Halftime 29:00 -Amazon Warehouse Distribution - AWD 35:07 - Cash, Electronic, and Mobile Payments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XjpFC4kPMw   www.capwwide.com/international-insights/9/6/22/gttw-podcast-september-6th-2022-zfjdp  

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover:  2:00 -Chilean Rare Earth Minerals and the Need for a Bilateral Trade Agreement.  9:27 -Using a "Digital Twin" in Supply Chain Forecasting.  14:55 -Halftime Link to Pumkpin Story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/08/29/pumpkin-boat-world-record-nebraska 24:00 -Nuclear Power Making a Possible Comeback? 26:25 -Military Exercises, Taiwan and Its Impact on US Imports https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6JiXb37QSI https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/29/22/gttw-podcast-august-29th-2022  

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover: 2:00 -Inland Empire Bans Warehouse Development 11:07 -What is E-Commerce Anyway? 17:17 -Halftime 26:20 -Rhine River Halts Barge Operations 31:18 -The Cliff for Ocean Rates that Never Happened   https://youtu.be/M3-ronX-89U www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/22/22/gttw-podcast-august-22nd-2022-hln2b  

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover: 4:24 -Port Strike in Felixstowe, UK 10:04 -Tensions with China & Taiwan 16:40 -Halftime 25:54 -Gas & Diesel Prices 29:41 -Blank Sailing Havoc   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-J8v-hzpu0 www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/9/22/gttw-podcast-august-9th-2022

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover: 2:38 -NBER & the Definition of Recession 9:35 -Returns and Excess Inventory 17:23 -Halftime 26:05 -Will There Be a Peak Season? Maybe not. 30:46 -AB5 - Managing the Fall Out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlgcQVqgNIA https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/8/1/22/gttw-podcast-august-1st-2022

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover: 2:00 -QR Codes & Supply Chain 10:40 -Economists' Christmas in July| 18:25 -Halftime 28:17 -Air Carriers: Setting New Records 30:25 -Ocean Carriers Going into Air Cargo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuxW2rxCqrQ https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/26/22/gttw-podcast-july-26th

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and Pete Mento of Mento LLC cover: 2:08 -Lekki Port: Getting Open & Operational 8:36 -The Curious Case of AB5 15:30 -Halftime 25:15 -Germany, Russia, and the Downstream Effects 29:45 -Is Manufacturing Coming Back to the US? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9C9KkUwMIc Web Post: https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/7/19/22/gttw-podcast-july-19th

Supply chain extraordinaire and current Head of Procurement & Commercial Excellence at Wayfair, Pete Mento stops by Shoe-In to try and tackle the many difficult challenges facing the global supply chain in 2022. We may not have all the answers, but we sure do have a ton of questions. If supply chain is top-of-mind for you today, you won't want to miss this episode and Pete Mento's many hot takes.    

Uptime Logistics, powered by CAP Logistics, focuses on reliability in business operations and transportation. Host Doug Draper of the Denver Transportation Club connects again today with trade expert Pete Mento of Crowe LLP. Doug and Pete discuss the less obvious international consequences of a worldwide pandemic such as the novel coronavirus currently affecting China and spreading around the world. What we're seeing now is just the beginning, and the supply chain fall out will be felt far into the future. Watch today's episode to gain insights into the certain and potential impacts that coronavirus will have by impacting manufacturing supply chains from the production supply, demand, and transportation perspectives. The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/2/7/coronavirus-and-international-supply-chain-impacts-uptime-logistics Take control of your supply chain today: CAP Worldwide Makes International Shipping Easy.

Uptime Logistics, powered by CAP Logistics, focuses on reliability in business operations and transportation. Host Doug Draper of the Denver Transportation Club connects again today with trade expert Pete Mento of Crowe LLP.Doug and Pete discuss the less obvious international consequences of a worldwide pandemic such as the novel coronavirus currently affecting China and spreading around the world. What we're seeing now is just the beginning, and the supply chain fall out will be felt far into the future.Watch today’s episode to gain insights into the certain and potential impacts that coronavirus will have by impacting manufacturing supply chains from the production supply, demand, and transportation perspectives.https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/2/7/coronavirus-and-international-supply-chain-impacts-uptime-logistics

Do you find yourself speaking confidently about topics you’ve never researched? Are you fully comfortable lecturing people on politics, history, and other things that people get PhDs in without ever having read about them? Did you fail ninth grade history but still sign up to speak on the ‘Constitutional Law’ panel at Hamilton’s BroadwayCon table? Then a career on Broadway might be for you! It also might be time to listen to... EPISODE 25: Tap Dancing Around Politics In this special episode, we address the entertainment industry’s uncanny ability to profess knowledge on topics that we know nothing about. Featuring BookedIt political correspondent: world renowned lecturer on foreign affairs Pete Mento. More praise for #BookedIt ‘Nobody likes Bernie Sanders. And nobody likes this podcast.’— Hillary Clinton ‘Maybe you should try Pearl Studios...?’—Patricia Ripley, owner of Ripley Grier ‘You have stolen my childhood’—Greta Thunberg Written by: Nate Patten and Cam Collins Produced by: Justin Brown Logo by: www.performingpixel.com @bookeditpodcastwww.bookedit.net https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcvh4H7ff3rQ0MI-OO04OEQ

Uptime Logistics, powered by CAP Logistics, focuses on reliability in business operations and transportation. Doug Draper of Acme Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club discusses the changing landscape of international trade policy with guest expert Pete Mento. From tariffs to consolidations in global shipping, there are many nuances to international trade. Doug and Pete explore a sobering, yet entertaining, look into what's happening today and some implications for businesses and consumers to consider.  Pete Mento is the managing director and practice leader of Crowe LLP's global customs and duty practice. He and his team specialize in the elimination, recovery and minimization of duties associated with importing and exporting. They also assist companies with trade compliance, audit defense and cargo security programs.  Pete also hosts the show Trade Geek, which can be found at https://petemento.com/ The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2019/11/13/uptime-logistics-with-pete-mento

Uptime Logistics, powered by CAP Logistics, focuses on reliability in business operations and transportation. Doug Draper of Acme Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club discusses the changing landscape of international trade policy with guest expert Pete Mento. From tariffs to consolidations in global shipping, there are many nuances to international trade. Doug and Pete explore a sobering, yet entertaining, look into what’s happening today and some implications for businesses and consumers to consider. Pete Mento is the managing director and practice leader of Crowe LLP’s global customs and duty practice. He and his team specialize in the elimination, recovery and minimization of duties associated with importing and exporting. They also assist companies with trade compliance, audit defense and cargo security programs. Pete also hosts the show Trade Geek, which can be found at https://petemento.com/

The pressures on customs and trade professionals to collect, organize, and maintain massive amounts of information amidst ever-changing compliance regulations can often reverberate up and down the supply chain. Pete Mento of Crane Worldwide, has some information that might help importers and shippers better prepare their businesses to act before they need to react. FOR MORE INFO ON CRANE WORLDWIDE: www.trycraneww.com   WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2017 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

The business of brokerage and freight forwarding is often an exercise in managing chaos. Chaos that can come from man, machine or mother nature. But to successfully manage that chaos requires attention to the details your customers expect and adaptability to situations that no one expected. Pete Mento, of Crane Worldwide, offers some advice on how businesses should prepare for the challenges still to come. FOR MORE INFO ON CRANE WORLDWIDE: www.trycraneww.com   WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE?  Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the 2017 Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inboundlogistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com

In the first political humor podcast from Pete Mento, we explore the election, the new President and the electoral College. A fantastic conversation with Whit Robinson and Sean Pollster - two local politicians discuss the vast difference between urban and rural politics and Pete pens an open letter to President Trump.