<p>Welcome to a new episode of <strong>In Conversation</strong>, the <strong>Business Matters</strong> podcast with <strong>Richard Alvin</strong>. In this episode, we sit down with <strong>John Wegman, CEO of Customs Support Group</strong>, to discuss the complexities of international trade, the impact of AI on customs processes, and how businesses are adapting to an increasingly turbulent global supply chain.</p><p> </p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p>• <strong>Customs Support Group’s Growth &amp; Global Expansion:</strong></p><p>• How <strong>Customs Support Group</strong> has rapidly expanded by <strong>acquiring over 40 companies</strong> in just two years.</p><p>• Why businesses are <strong>moving towards single customs partners</strong> rather than managing multiple brokers across different countries.</p><p>• <strong>The Impact of Brexit, COVID-19, and Global Conflicts on Trade:</strong></p><p>• How recent global disruptions—from Brexit to supply chain crises—have increased <strong>customs complexity and trade risk</strong>.</p><p>• Why companies are now holding <strong>more inventory than ever</strong> to hedge against uncertainty.</p><p>• <strong>AI &amp; Digital Transformation in Customs Processes:</strong></p><p>• How AI is being used to <strong>organise unstructured customs data</strong>, <strong>reduce human errors</strong>, and <strong>accelerate clearance times</strong>.</p><p>• Why <strong>machine learning alone isn’t enough</strong>—and how AI and <strong>human intelligence</strong> work together to ensure <strong>100% accuracy</strong> in customs declarations.</p><p>• <strong>The Impact of Political Changes on Global Trade:</strong></p><p>• How the <strong>Labour government’s EU relationship</strong> is affecting <strong>UK importers and exporters</strong>.</p><p>• The potential consequences of <strong>Trump’s proposed trade tariffs</strong> on US and European supply chains.</p><p>• How <strong>China’s growing dominance in EV production</strong> is shifting global shipping routes and tariffs.</p><p>• <strong>The Future of Global Shipping &amp; Trade:</strong></p><p>• Why businesses are <strong>restructuring supply chains</strong> and increasing <strong>regional manufacturing</strong> to mitigate risks.</p><p>• Predictions for the <strong>next decade of global trade digitisation</strong>—from <strong>real-time customs clearances</strong> to <strong>AI-driven supply chain forecasting</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>With supply chains more <strong>unpredictable than ever</strong>, John Wegman offers <strong>expert insights</strong> on how businesses can navigate <strong>customs, tariffs, and digital transformation</strong> in an <strong>increasingly complex world</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share the podcast.</strong><a href="https://bmmagazine.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> Follo the UKs leagues business magazine <strong>Business Matters</strong></a> for more in-depth discussions on <strong>trade, finance, and global business trends.</strong></p>

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Navigating Global Trade: AI, Brexit, and Supply Chain Disruptions – In Conversation with John Wegman, CEO of Customs Support Group

MAR 10, 202524 MIN
Business Matters: In Conversation

Navigating Global Trade: AI, Brexit, and Supply Chain Disruptions – In Conversation with John Wegman, CEO of Customs Support Group

MAR 10, 202524 MIN

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<p>Welcome to a new episode of <strong>In Conversation</strong>, the <strong>Business Matters</strong> podcast with <strong>Richard Alvin</strong>. In this episode, we sit down with <strong>John Wegman, CEO of Customs Support Group</strong>, to discuss the complexities of international trade, the impact of AI on customs processes, and how businesses are adapting to an increasingly turbulent global supply chain.</p><p> </p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p>• <strong>Customs Support Group’s Growth &amp; Global Expansion:</strong></p><p>• How <strong>Customs Support Group</strong> has rapidly expanded by <strong>acquiring over 40 companies</strong> in just two years.</p><p>• Why businesses are <strong>moving towards single customs partners</strong> rather than managing multiple brokers across different countries.</p><p>• <strong>The Impact of Brexit, COVID-19, and Global Conflicts on Trade:</strong></p><p>• How recent global disruptions—from Brexit to supply chain crises—have increased <strong>customs complexity and trade risk</strong>.</p><p>• Why companies are now holding <strong>more inventory than ever</strong> to hedge against uncertainty.</p><p>• <strong>AI &amp; Digital Transformation in Customs Processes:</strong></p><p>• How AI is being used to <strong>organise unstructured customs data</strong>, <strong>reduce human errors</strong>, and <strong>accelerate clearance times</strong>.</p><p>• Why <strong>machine learning alone isn’t enough</strong>—and how AI and <strong>human intelligence</strong> work together to ensure <strong>100% accuracy</strong> in customs declarations.</p><p>• <strong>The Impact of Political Changes on Global Trade:</strong></p><p>• How the <strong>Labour government’s EU relationship</strong> is affecting <strong>UK importers and exporters</strong>.</p><p>• The potential consequences of <strong>Trump’s proposed trade tariffs</strong> on US and European supply chains.</p><p>• How <strong>China’s growing dominance in EV production</strong> is shifting global shipping routes and tariffs.</p><p>• <strong>The Future of Global Shipping &amp; Trade:</strong></p><p>• Why businesses are <strong>restructuring supply chains</strong> and increasing <strong>regional manufacturing</strong> to mitigate risks.</p><p>• Predictions for the <strong>next decade of global trade digitisation</strong>—from <strong>real-time customs clearances</strong> to <strong>AI-driven supply chain forecasting</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>With supply chains more <strong>unpredictable than ever</strong>, John Wegman offers <strong>expert insights</strong> on how businesses can navigate <strong>customs, tariffs, and digital transformation</strong> in an <strong>increasingly complex world</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share the podcast.</strong><a href="https://bmmagazine.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> Follo the UKs leagues business magazine <strong>Business Matters</strong></a> for more in-depth discussions on <strong>trade, finance, and global business trends.</strong></p>