Empowering Global Commerce Through Expertise & Innovation

We are a team of trade experts, committed to helping organizations navigate the intricacies of their international supply chains.
Big changes are coming to global trade. Make sure you have the right tools. TradeScope by TradeForward is the comprehensive global trade analytics solution you've been waiting for. Tariff Modeling, Trade Analytics, and Duty Optimization all at your finger tips.
Model any tariff impact scenario, leverage your current trade data, forecast orders to simulate changes in duties and freight, and optimize your supply chain by predicting potential risks.
Visualize the location of supply chain partners with critical impact on import duties. Identify existing supplier relationships while determining alternate sourcing options during market shifts. Leverage entry data to highlight data anomalies and potential risk as part of the importer self-audit process
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Global Trade Managed Services
Product Classification
We help clients properly classify products for global procurement and distribution, ensuring accurate categorization for efficient logistics and compliance.

Manage Free Trade Agreement
Manage free trade agreement supplier solicitation and qualification, while screening partners and transactions for compliance risks to safeguard the supply chain.

Manage Import & Export Operations
Oversee daily import and export operations, and conduct audits of broker, forwarder, and self-filed declarations to ensure regulatory compliance and accuracy.
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Trade & Supply Chain Consulting
Process Mapping & Benchmarking
Engage in detailed process mapping to compare current and future states, and define benchmarks while integrating industry best practices.

Software Solutions & Automation
Identify software solutions for process automation and assist in the selection and procurement from the best vendors.

Tailored Industry Training
Create custom training programs tailored to clients' industry needs, starting with an assessment of their practices and objectives. Deliver practical, hands-on sessions and provide continuous support.
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System Design & Implementation
Define & Document Requirements
Define and document functional and technical requirements, and translate these requirements into actionable project milestones to ensure clarity and direction.

Integrate Data From Critical Business Systems Integrate data from critical business systems and service providers, and thoroughly document standard operations procedures for end users to ensure seamless integration and usability.

Comprehensive Project Management
Deliver comprehensive end-to-end project management and governance to oversee successful project execution and ensure adherence to objectives and timelines.

Who We Are

Mike Thompson - President
Mike Thompson
President

As President of Trade Forward, Mike is responsible for daily oversight of the company's operations. His years of experience in software and professional services enable him to successfully partner with platform providers, deliver managed services, and staff mission critical implementation projects.

Allison Thompson - Managing Partner
Allison Thompson
Managing Partner

As Partner at Trade Forward, Allison is responsible for marketing and event coordination. Her prior work experience in global trade content and quality assurance along with her passion for event management help to drive year-over-year growth of this woman-owned small business.

Cheryl McCauley - Managing Partner
Cheryl McCauley
Managing Partner

As Partner at Trade Forward, Cheryl leads trade compliance and managed services. She is a career global logistics and forwarding practitioner with a focus on export compliance, international documentation, and training. Cheryl is PMP and Dangerous goods certified.

Our Insights & Conversations Around Global Trade

Leveraging Analytics Tools to Navigate Tariff Uncertainties: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses Leveraging Analytics Tools to Navigate Tariff Uncertainties: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses

Impact Analytics platforms such as TradeScope Tariff Impact Analyzer can help business make smarter pricing decisions and maintain profitability.

How Trump's New Tariffs Affect Global Trade How Trump's New Tariffs Affect Global Trade

Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China could significantly impact global trade by increasing costs for imported goods, leading to higher prices for consumers and businesses.

Navigating the Impact of New Tariffs: A Guide for Businesses Navigating the Impact of New Tariffs: A Guide for Businesses

This guide helps businesses navigate the new tariffs by assessing costs, understanding international responses, exploring deferral options, and leveraging available tools to mitigate the impact.

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Some of our clients:
Nordson Corporation

"Complex manufacturing operations require unique Trade Compliance solutions. The experts at Trade Forward develop specialized tools for our business challenges."

M. Bennet

E2Open

"Trade Forward is a strategic implementation partner. Their team is highly knowledgeable, reliable, and add immediate value to our customers' global trade operations. They allow e2open Professional Services team to focus on growth as we know the Trade Forward team is there to support our implementation efforts. This partnership creates customer success."

J. Wilder

Spirit Aerosystems

"Global trade systems are a challenge to implement and manage. Trade Forward has always delivered the experienced support for system integration testing when needed, as committed."

Cardinal Health 3PL

"Trade Forward has been instrumental in our team's success. From presentation to training all the way through continued support, they have been with us every step of the way. I am immensely thankful for their partnership and can not imagine a better team to work with day in and day out!"

S. Dill

3rdwave

"The need for experts who understand trade compliance and complexities of system design are essential and fully represented by Trade Forward."

N. Blinick