Who formed the Strong & Herd Partnership?

Sandra Strong M.I.Ex (Grad); CITA (Grad)

Sandra is a graduate member of the Institute of Export and a member of the International Chamber of Commerce. She has 20 years experience in international trade from desk-level to becoming the corporate shipping manager for the Ferranti International Group until its break-up in 1993. Sandra continues to have hands-on involvement in export and import on a daily basis for client companies; who include: Thales Underwater Systems, Ferranti Technologies Ltd, Intervoice Ltd, Ultra Electronics(Airport Systems). In addition she assists companies in operating compliant Customs procedures such as IPR, OPR, End-Use, PCC (formerly DODIM ), Intrastat reporting systems and Letter of Credit procedures. She presents practical in-company and public workshops (throughout the EU) that reflect the very latest in export and import techniques with useful tips on how to put theory into practice. Most recently she has organised "spotlight" presentations (with HM Customs speakers) focussing on current issues and changes affecting companies involved in international trade.

Sandra Strong writes on various trade topics including tariff classification, Incoterms, letters of credit and duty relief procedures and is an adviser for Croner on the country pages in their Reference Book for Exporters. She is the co-author of the "Importers' Handbook" and recently revised Frank Dow's "Understanding Documentary Bills and Credits" for Croner Publications.

Brian Herd M.I.Ex

Brian is a member of the Institute of Export, Institute of Directors and the International Chamber of Commerce. He has been involved in most corporate areas related to international trade including purchasing and materials management before becoming the Export Control Manager for the Ferranti International Group based in the Legal Department at their corporate head office.

Brian formed the Strong & Herd partnership with Sandra Strong in 1995 and continues to be actively involved in purchasing techniques, contract and legal aspects, export control decisions and the physical movement of goods for client companies (see Sandra's CV above). Brian's presentations include Export Control Compliance, US Re-export Regulations, International Purchasing Skills, Incoterms and other more basic courses on export procedures and freight forwarding issues. Brian has recently been named by the Defence Manufacturers Association (DMA) as one of the three trainers in the UK identified by them as competent to present training on the new Export Control Act (coming into force 1.5.04).

Brian also writes for such publications as Croner and "International Trade Today" on a variety of topics and is actively involved as a consultant on the Croner and HSBC international trade help-lines. He is also the co-author of the "Importers' Handbook" and the author of "Alex's Diary" a fictional diary of a shipping administrator which has appeared in the "International Trade Today" magazine since its inception in November 2000.

Anthony Griffiths M.I.Ex, IOTL

Anthony is a member of the Institute of Export, affiliated to the Institute of Logistics & Transport and 6Sigma certified. He has 27 years of experience in International Shipping + Logistics.

Anthony was also a member of the "now famous" Ferranti International Group shipping office with Sandra and Brian and the relationship has stood the test of time. Anthony has held numerous positions including Domestic + International Transport Management, Warehouse Management and most recently European Leader for the physical logistics arm of Garrett, a wholly owned subsidiary of global giant Honeywell Inc.

Anthony has experience of both sides of Customer/Freight Forwarder relationships and in numerous industry fields such as Electronics, Chemicals, Automotive, Retail and Textiles.

Anthony has undertaken and managed numerous large projects, including 3PL, 4PL, Low Cost Sourcing, Plant closure/relocation to Eastern Europe, Lean Manufacturing (physical) and Regionalisation.

Anthony is fully conversant with IPR, OPR, Letters of Credit, Incoterms, Tariff classification, Intrastat and Customs audits, amongst a wide range of other useful skills and knowledge.

Anthony is a welcome addition to the partnership and should both strengthen existing coverage, whilst opening new areas of opportunity.

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The Partnership S&H

With the S&H partnership you have an almost unique spread of international trade and shipping experience with an invaluable foundation gained with Ferranti and later expanded and developed throughout the UK/EC export, customs and import fraternity of companies large and small. This solid basis explains why delegates to S&H courses are often heard to say: they certainly know what they are talking!  Although S&H LLP are based in Manchester England we have associates aroung the UK/EC and beyone who assist us in issues such as VAT and Taxation, shipping of hazardous materials, REACH and waste regulations, overseas country and customs requirements, USA ITAR/ EAR regulations, sales & marketing, finance and international banking issues. 

The people at S&H take pride in providing the best products in the most professional way whether (as has been the case) training one person in a warehouse environment or presenting to an audience of 100+ at the Institution of Directors (defence contractors) or at Intrade/ itf 2000 at Olympia. The website - www.strongandherd.co.uk - gives further details of training courses and other S&H products. We guarantee that you will get a friendly and helpful response from all in the S&H Partnership.

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Location

Strong & Herd LLP
Suite 5B,
Manchester International Office Centre,
Styal Road,
Manchester,
M22 5WB
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