Archived webcast - The customs function - Creating value in a downturn 

14 May 2009 (Thursday) 

During any downturn, business priorities often change. Companies who react quickly and re-focus often remain successful and emerge stronger and better prepared for the upturn and economic recovery. In the current climate, most companies should have in their top ten priorities such issues as managing costs, focusing on what really matters, acting decisively, cash generation and planning for different scenarios. For companies involved in international trade, moving materials and products across, into and out of the Asia region, there has never been a better time to assess how well they manage the whole area of customs and international compliance and planning and to what extent the in-house customs function can contribute to each of the company's new priorities.
   
This webcast explored how the role of the customs function within a company can contribute to cost reduction programmes, operating efficiency and improved compliance. Our partners shared their experience and insight into such areas as what to focus on and how to prioritise what gets done? They also covered topics such as finding new ways to measure customs and trade performance and value and how the customs function can contribute to overall business success.
     
Archived webcast
   
This is a 1-hour audio webcast including a Q&A session.