[TIPS] Why Trade Compliance SOPs and Manuals Matter

Simply Trade · Jun 23, 2026 · 19m

Host: Lalo Solorzano

Guest(s): Denise

Published: June 23, 2026

Length: 19:24

Presented by: Global Training Center

Summary

Trade compliance manuals and SOPs may not be the flashiest part of an import/export program, but they are among the most important. In this episode of Simply Trade Tips, Lalo Solorzano sits down with Denise to discuss why written procedures are essential for keeping trade compliance consistent, repeatable, and scalable.

Denise explains that compliance does not live only in the compliance department. It touches purchasing, shipping, customs entries, finance, recordkeeping…