Real Results, Real Stories

The Challenge

Our client, a Canadian manufacturer sourcing components from the UK, suddenly found themselves drowning in new paperwork and unexpected delays when Brexit kicked in. Their entire production schedule was getting wrecked because parts weren't clearing customs on time, and they were looking at potential penalties from their EU customers for late deliveries.

What We Did

First thing - we mapped out their entire supply chain and identified where the bottlenecks were happening. Turned out their classification codes needed updating, and they weren't taking advantage of some trade agreements that could've helped. We restructured their import protocols, got them set up with proper documentation procedures, and even found an alternative routing through Canada-EU trade channels that bypassed some of the Brexit headaches entirely.

We also negotiated with customs authorities on both sides to establish a trusted trader status, which sped things up considerably. The whole process took about 8 weeks of pretty intensive work, but by the end, they had a system that actually worked better than what they had before Brexit.

The Outcome

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