In this episode of the International Trade Resource Podcast, host Kim Kirkendall chats with Andrew Kennedy, Logistics Manager at Kitagawa Europe, to explore the pressing challenges in global logistics today. With over ...

Today on the "International Trade Resource Podcast," host Kim Kirkendall sits down with Kathryn Read to explore the critical topic of creating a budget for export expansion. Often overlooked or underestimated by companies, poor budgeting for...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Kenton Grimes from Mohawk Global to dive deep into the world of HTS codes and tariffs, revealing how crucial they are in determining duty rates for impo...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Josh Rodman, a partner at Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, to discuss the complexities of Country of Origin, or COO. Country of Origin is not as simple ...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Steven Huang of Zhong Lu Law Firm to discuss 2024 changes to the corporate law in China and the implications for foreign companies, especially regarding...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Dave Gulas, President and Co-Founder from EZDC 3PL. Dave and Kim discuss fulfillment distribution centers options and offer valuable insights into the c...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Emmanuel Margaritas to discuss the importance of having a well-developed export plan, the challenges and barriers companies face when exporting, the nee...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, our host Kim Kirkendall is joined by Olivier Brusle, CEO of ACTIOM, a professional services firm, to discuss some of the challenges companies have getting paid regarding export sales. Olivi...

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. Alej...

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 sup...

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 internation...

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...

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-Bre...

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 broker...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is joined by Kenton Grimes to discuss the challenges companies face when negotiating an annual contract with a freight provider. They explore topics such as identifying suita...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is joined by Michel Nouafo, who has a wealth of experience in international sales, market development, and channel development positions. They explore diverse ...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is joined by two of her team members to discuss mistakes companies make when dealing with suppliers in Asia. This is a behind the scenes discussion with people who have boots...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is joined by Axel Kruse from Griffin Business Consulting to discuss licensing brands overseas, emphasizing the importance of quality control, understanding market nuances, an...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is happy to be speaking with Alejandro Alcalde to discuss how to stay current on compliance changes, whether that means new regulations or modifications. In a previous episod...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is joined by Dr. Uny Cao, a technologist based in Hangzhou, China, to discuss valuable insights into the opportunities for startups and SMEs to use multi-national locations t...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is joined by Julia Jones, Chief Hope Officer at JJ Consulting, formerly with KPMG, ANZ, and in other roles.  In this podcast they discuss how to expanding exports, parti...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is joined by Phillip Michel.  Operations Manager at Amazon On-Demand Production in Germany, formerly managing supply chain logistics in China for Mercedes, to dis...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is joined by Zach Selch, Founder of Global Sales Mentor and author of Global Sales, to discuss boosting distributor engagement. First, Kim and Z...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall goes solo! In this episode she gives listeners a comprehensive overview of her experiences traveling to China in 2023. Whether you are a seasoned traveler, business professio...

Today on the International Trade Resources Podcast, Kim Kirkendall is joined by Russell Brown, CPA Acclime China and Art Dicker, Attorney at R&P Lawyers China to discuss scaling back or closing down operations in China. This podcast is a...