John Pettibone (Global Trade Compliance Expert) #20

In this twentieth episode, we sit down with John Pettibone to discuss how excessive adherence to trade regulations and sanctions can slow down operations, increase costs, and hinder business innovation. While trade compliance is critical, misunderstanding complex new regulations—or reacting too conservatively—can lead to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. We explored a rarely addressed topic: the trap of overcompliance in trade compliance management.

We tackle key questions, including: What does overcompliance look like? Why do companies tend to overcomply? What are the business risks of overcompliance? How can companies strike the right balance?

John shares practical strategies to help compliance professionals avoid the pitfalls of overcompliance, ensuring their teams stay efficient while keeping their companies safe from regulatory risks.

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