Customs management in multinational companiesTools Grainger, Andrew (2016) Customs management in multinational companies. World Customs Journal, 10 (2). pp. 17-35. ISSN 1834-6715 Full text not available from this repository.AbstractWhat do senior customs managers within multinational companies do? By answering this seemingly simple question this paper sheds light on an overlooked but significant business function with immediate relevance to logistics and supply chain management practice. The paper draws on a series of long interviews with key informants at nine multinational companies. Their combined annual turnover is in excess of $400 billion. Multiple feedback cycles enabled robust analysis and factual accuracy. A review of relevant customs law, procedures and literature gives the necessary context. Findings show that senior customs managers are involved in three interdependent areas of activity: logistics support, supply chain management and regulatory compliance. However, there is considerable diversity in practice and managers are often drawn between allocating time and effort to reducing costs, safeguarding compliance and developing strategic capabilities.
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