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Especially in today’s economic environment, one must be able to quickly show areas for improvement in working capital while improving processes and efficiencies. With extensive experience covering the Asian, European, and US markets, we provide advice, direction, and project management to build and operate highly efficient international import and export supply chains, and ensure trade compliance. Our clients include retail, manufacturing, high fashion, high-tech, medical, and other importers, exporters, customs brokers, and international forwarders. We identify, develop, and successfully implement solutions such as
Specialties:
International and domestic transportation
Import and export supply chain design and optimization
Direct-ship and multi-point distribution, for B-2-B or end consumer
International trade compliance, warehouse operations, and inventory management
Governmental compliance success criteria (Customs, C-TPAT, FDA, F&W, FCC, ISF or 10 +2, etc)
Buying agent and vendor management - Factory safety and social compliance (SA8000)
Contact Us today. Ray McGuire Consulting Group provides you with the tools and training to help you identify, develop and successfully execute international and domestic logistics, trade compliance, inventory management, agent and supplier relationships, vendor product, safety and social compliance. We have expert knowledge and experience in C-TPAT certification (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism), Importer Security Filing - (ISF or 10 + 2), and other supply chain security programs.
Testimonials Ron Lackey, President, CUSTOMS Info - I have worked with Ray on several projects pertaining to global trade. Ray is a great resource for me. He not only has a clear understanding of international trade processes, challenges and solutions, but understands how these topics affect a company's bottom line. Personally, he's a solid professional, communicating key data points that from a business perspective are critical for making the right business decisions. 
Richard Palarea, CEO, PA & Associates, Inc. Ray McGuire is a professional of the highest caliber. Frequently sought after as a speaker and consultant, it becomes obvious after your first encounter with him that he is knowledgeable in many areas of logistics ... including the complex arena of international logistics. Ray is a valuable resource to PA & Associates and our clients. Any organization that makes the wise move of working with Ray will not be disappointed.  Francesco Santori, President, Salviati & Santori - Ray is an incredible team-leader, results driven and very knowledgeable of many aspects of the International business. He has deep experiences of most facets. This spans running the traffic department of important national accounts such as Department Stores and Specialty Stores, to organizing all the aspects of the international trade of a high end importer. Ray is familiar with the most important markets in the World, from far East to Europe to Americas, having worked directly "hands-on" in most of them. I have a tremendous respect of him and his capabilities in the International business. To sum; top qualities, great results, personable, expert. Michael Bell, Vice President - Supply Chain & Logistics, Kamino International - Ray McGuire and I have worked together for many years and on a variety of projects at Saks Fifth Avenue and other companies, as Subject Matter Experts in Supply Chain Logistics.
Mr. McGuire is a high quality professional and expert in International Trade and US Security and Compliance.
You will not find a more qualified person for your Logistics and Supply Chain requirements. I highly recommend Ray to any company fortunate enough to have a chance to utilize his company’s services.
Brad White, President, Midnight Pass, Inc. - Ray, thank you so much for your continued guidance in our supply chain management.
Since we started working together in the mid 1990's, I have completely relied on your experience in international shipment management, customs regulations, expertise in tariff engineering, C-TPAT participation, and freight rate negotiation skills, both domestically as well as internationally, to help us run our business efficiently and effectively. Our logistics, supply chain, and overall operations are now well organized. Our overseas factory partners appreciated the easy to follow procedures and instructions that you prepared. We are now formally C-TPAT certified and validated with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and have established valuable contacts within that office. Thank you so much for your assistance, participation, and efforts in successfully spearheading these projects.
Mission accomplished Ray ... we could not have done it without you!
Keep up the great work and keep us informed on your upcoming "how to" seminars and, until our next container or air shipment, stay well!
The Ray McGuire Consulting Group is truly a one-stop solution to our entire business for international trade!
Sincerely,
Brad White
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