The DCAT Pulse: Webinar
The DCAT Pulse: Webinar — Supply Planning: Are Foreign Trade Zones The Right Tool?
Supply Planning: Are Foreign Trade Zones The Right Tool?
On-demand viewing available (First aired September 10, 2026)
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.
This 30-minute webinar will provide useful information in how FTZs can support your organization’s supply chain strategy.
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.
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.
