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May 05, 2021.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications
It has been just over one year of working remotely due to the Covid-19 pandemic and while some find themselves wondering how they ever functioned outside the comfort of their homes, others are itching to be back in the office. While you may feel a certain way about your work...
Read MoreD.C. Sales Tax Exemption for Hotel stays for Federal Troops Extended
May 04, 2021.
Tax Publications
Tax Notice 2021-03 issued by D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) has extended the sales tax exemption for hotel stays by federal and state troops from March 31st, 2021 until May 31st, 2021. This extension will address troops from federal agencies and other states that were deployed to the capital...
Read MoreThe RFQ Story
April 29, 2021.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
RFQ…. Many of you are familiar with the acronym RFQ. A request for quote (RFQ) is a process in which a company selects certain suppliers and contractors to submit price quotes and bids for the chance to fulfill specific tasks or projects, like the movement...
Read MoreCoronavirus Update - April 27, 2021
April 27, 2021.
Coronavirus Updates
Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest updates during this very fluid and ever-changing period. Our goal with the information provided below is to give you at a high-level, a current overview of the most heavily impacted regions. Maintaining operational success is pivotal and planning ahead remains...
Read MoreFlorida Governor Signs Economic Nexus Legislation
April 26, 2021.
Tax Publications
On April 8, 2021, the Florida legislature passed the long-anticipated economic nexus and marketplace facilitator bill in response to the South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling. Since the U.S. Supreme Court made their decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. in 2018, Florida had been one of the last two states (Missouri being...
Read MoreNormas Oficial Mexicana (NOM): What, When & Why?
April 26, 2021.
Trade Publications
What is NOM Certification? The Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM) certification is a set of technical regulations and standards required by the Mexican government that spans many different industries. As a product enters Mexico it is assigned a “fraccion arancelaria” (Tariff / HTS Code), based on which a NOM will...
Read MoreCoronavirus Update - April 21
April 21, 2021.
Coronavirus Updates
Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest updates during this very fluid and ever-changing period. Our goal with the information provided below is to give you at a high-level, a current overview of the most heavily impacted regions. Maintaining operational success is pivotal and planning ahead remains...
Read MoreMyanmar Sanctions
April 14, 2021.
Trade Publications
In 1990, significant sanctions were put in place by the U.S. government against Myanmar, also called Burma, in response to the actions of Myanmar’s ruling military junta, the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC). For decades,...
Read MoreCoronavirus Update - April 6 2021
April 07, 2021.
Coronavirus Updates
Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest updates during this very fluid and ever-changing period. Our goal with the information provided below is to give you at a high-level, a current overview of the most heavily impacted regions. Maintaining operational success is pivotal and planning ahead remains...
Read MoreCoronavirus Update - April 2
March 31, 2021.
Coronavirus Updates
Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest updates during this very fluid and ever-changing period. Our goal with the information provided below is to give you at a high-level, a current overview of the most heavily impacted regions. The global shipping industry took another hit this past...
Read MoreAI For Supply Chain
March 24, 2021.
Logistics Publications
Supply chain management (SCM) is vital in almost every industry today. Despite its importance, AI startups and suppliers do not value it as much as many other fields. However, given the large amount of data collected by industrial logistics, transportation, and warehousing, this is an area with great potential. As...
Read MoreCoronavirus Update - March 23 2021
March 23, 2021.
Coronavirus Updates
Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest updates during this very fluid and ever-changing period. Our goal with the information provided below is to give you at a high-level, a current overview of the most heavily impacted regions. Maintaining operational success is pivotal and planning ahead...
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