Export Guide

Supply Chain Management and Importing: Guidance for Virginia Companies

December 1, 2025

This Guide to Supply Chain Management and Importing includes directories of professional service providers, education opportunities, networking events, and online resources to assist Virginia businesses in optimizing their supply chains and import processes. This report includes: 

  • The basics of importing, focusing on the essential role of imports, compliance, and foreign trade zones;
  • A comprehensive list of conferences that focus on importing and supply chain logistics; and
  • A guide to service providers that work in tandem with VEDP to help Virginia businesses with supply chain logistics and importing, including associations and organizations, educational resources inside and outside of Virginia, and logistics resources.