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The DCAT Pulse: Webinar — Supply Planning: Are Foreign Trade Zones The Right Tool?

Supply Planning: Are Foreign Trade Zones The Right Tool?

Live Webinar: Thursday September 10: 11:00-11:30 AM ET-US


Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) are a valuable, but often overlooked and underutilized, tool for strengthening supply-chain planning and cost savings. Amid ongoing tariff uncertainty, evolving trade policies, and rapidly changing customs regulations, FTZs can help bio/pharma companies and their suppliers build more resilient, secure, and cost-effective supply chains while maintaining trade compliance.

Join this 30-minute webinar to gain a practical understanding of how FTZs can support your organization’s supply chain strategy.

Event Details


Webinar: September 10, 2026
11:00-11:30 AM ET-US

Complimentary and exclusive to DCAT Member Companies.

On-demand viewing available, but must register to view.

Topics will include:

  • How FTZs function within the U.S. customs and trade framework for managing imports and exports.
  • The operational requirements for participating in an FTZ, including manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, and inventory management.
  • How FTZs can be used to manage the supply of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and finished drug products.
  • The key benefits, limitations, and compliance considerations of participating in an FTZ.
  • Information to know if your company should be using an FTZ.

Meet the Speakers

SPEAKER

Karina Danek

Business Development Coordinator/ Foreign Trade Zone Program Administrator, Economic Development Department, City of San Diego

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MODERATOR

Tobi Williams

Director of Business Development, Oral Solids & Liquids, CordenPharma, and a member of the DCAT Supply Management Committee

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Developed by Executives for Executives

This webinar is brought to you by the DCAT Supply Management Committee, composed of senior to mid-level executives from DCAT Member Companies involved in sourcing, procurement, and supply management.

On-Demand Viewing

Can’t make it to the webinar on September 10? No problem! The webinar will be available to DCAT Member Companies for on-demand viewing, but you must register to view.