Series 5 – Episode 5

Hosts:
Renee Chiuchiarelli & Julie Parks (Hammer & Heels)

Length: ~12 minutes
Format: Simply Trade Tips

Episode Summary

In this episode of Simply Trade Tips, Renee and Julie tackle a topic that doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves: learning.

With trade rules shifting constantly — tariff changes, executive orders, enforcement priorities, and regulatory updates — relying on static training or tribal knowledge simply isn’t enough. Traditional “calendar training” (scheduled webinars, annual sessions, policy rollouts) still has value, but it’s disconnected from daily operations.

The big idea? Learning must move from a side activity to core infrastructure.

Renee and Julie introduce the concept of “inflow learning” — contextual, real-time training embedded directly into workflow systems. Instead of pausing work to learn, professionals access guidance at the exact moment they need it. This shift makes compliance more resilient, scalable, and defensible in today’s enforcement environment.

Key Topics Covered

• Why static training creates operational gaps

• The difference between:

  • Calendar training (scheduled sessions)

  • Inflow training (embedded, contextual learning)

• How automation can trigger learning during:

  • Origin determinations

  • Classification decisions

  • Filing processes

  • Audit reviews

• Role-based learning paths for importers, exporters, and compliance teams

• Micro-learning triggered by real-time errors

• Using AI to generate contextual training from existing materials

• Why regulators expect documented training as part of “reasonable care”

• How embedded learning reduces repeat errors and improves confidence

• Why knowledge in trade is no longer theoretical — it impacts entries, exports, and balance sheets immediately

Key Takeaways

• Learning must be integrated into daily workflow, not isolated from it

• Automation supports better decision-making without replacing expertise

• Real-time learning reduces repeat errors and strengthens defensibility

• Training documentation can become powerful evidence during audits

• Trade compliance in today’s environment requires resilience, not just proactivity

This Episode’s FIO (Figure It Out)

Take a moment to evaluate your current training model:

• Is your team relying mostly on scheduled sessions?

• Do your systems provide contextual, real-time learning prompts?

• Have you asked your software provider about embedded guidance tools?

• Have you explored advanced or hybrid learning models that combine live instruction with digital access?

Dip your toe in. Explore what’s available. Demand better integration between learning and operations.

Join the Conversation

How is your organization approaching trade training in 2026?
Are you relying on memory — or building infrastructure?

Join us inside the Trade Geeks Community and share what you’re doing to make learning more resilient.

Credits

Hosts:
Renee Chiuchiarelli
Julie Parks

Producer:
Lalo Solorzano

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