Preface -- Part I: Theory, Background, and Legislation -- 1 Setting the Stage for World Trade -- 2 Type of Trade Agreements -- 3 Free Trade Agreements - Numbers and Background -- 4 The Content of the FTA Text and Its Range -- 5 (Rules of) Origin.- Part II: Practice and Working with the Requirements -- 6 Sustaining Origin Claims -- 7 Solicitation - Vendor Outreach -- 8 Associated Programs -- 10 Legal Matters - Binding Origin Rulings and Court Cases -- Part III: Origin Management: Setting Up a Organization that Successfully Deals with the Requirements and Benefits Origin Programs Offer -- 11 Origin Management -- 12 Industry Insight -- 13 Why is this Complex.- 14 Definitions/Abbreviations -- 15 Appendices -- 16 References.

Origin Management describes a holistic approach that allows internationally operating companies to benefit from reduced import duty rates within Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Through the creation of a single, auditable, and global platform, companies are enabled to successfully claim preferential origin and sustain, review and audit preferential treatment claims. Seeking to provide a comprehensive treatment of origin management for a professional audience, this book outlines the underlying theoretical concepts and legislative frameworks, and presents practical implications and guidelines for a successful origin management program as part of a strategic sourcing initiative. The authors advocate an approach that involves sharing and distributing information and resources throughout the company and the supply chain, resulting in competitive advantages, synergies, and a central information point for all origin associated issues.