Bolivia Customs Joins Global Trade Facilitation Initiative

Bolivia Customs Joins Global Trade Facilitation Initiative

Bolivian Customs successfully held a high-level leadership and management development workshop under the SECO-WCO Global Trade Facilitation Programme. This workshop aimed to enhance the leadership capabilities of the Bolivian Customs senior management team to better address future strategic challenges. Through team building, leadership development, and negotiation skills training, team cohesion was strengthened, laying the foundation for the future development of Bolivian Customs. The program focused on empowering leaders to navigate complex trade environments and foster efficient customs operations.

Asiapacific Customs Boosts Digital Training for Workforce Development

Asiapacific Customs Boosts Digital Training for Workforce Development

The World Customs Organization and the Asia Pacific Regional Office for Capacity Building jointly organized an online seminar to discuss how Asia-Pacific customs administrations can address training management challenges in the context of digital transformation. The conference focused on blended learning models, competency model building, and training effectiveness evaluation. It aimed to enhance the capabilities of customs personnel, optimize human resource management, and promote regional cooperation and knowledge sharing. The seminar provided insights into adapting training strategies for a digital age.

UNFI CEO Foresees Grocery Supply Chain Relief by Fall

UNFI CEO Foresees Grocery Supply Chain Relief by Fall

UNFI predicts grocery shortages may persist into the fall, as the pandemic continues to strain the food supply chain with surging demand and limited supply. Slow restaurant recovery and streamlined SKU strategies exacerbate the shortages. Businesses need to diversify sourcing and leverage technology to build resilient supply chains. Retailers should adjust procurement strategies and enhance communication. Consumers should maintain rational consumption habits.