Bruce Berton, a Principal and Director of International Business Consulting, provides consulting services domestically as well as internationally. His industry concentrations are textile/apparel, manufacturing/ distribution, retail, international site selection, US customs/treaty regulations, international legal services, and international accounting due diligence services.

Since 1960, Bruce has been a hands-on apparel industry executive and consultant with diverse manufacturing, retail and importing expertise. Bruce assists clients with NAFTA documentation; strategic alliance programs; legal and customs issues; financial and budget planning; cost advantages; development of Mexico and US management; treaty regulations of NAFTA, CAFTA, CBI, and AGOA; labor compliance and code of conduct regulations; and cross-cultural communication, exporting and importing. He worked in China, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Mexico, and the Philippines for over 40 years. Bruce is a senior advisor and board member of the Export Textile Advisor Commission (ETAC), under the U.S. Department of Commerce/Trade.

Professional and Civic Associations

• California Fashion Association, Board Member
• Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, International Board Member
• Fashion Institute of Design Merchandising (FIDM), Faculty Member
• Asian Pacific Chamber, Advisory Board
• Fashion Business Industries, Board of Directors
• San Fernando Valley Economic Alliance, Board of Directors
• United States/Mexico Chamber, Advisory Board
• Anderson Graduate School at UCLA, Lecturer
• Valley International Trade Association (VITA), Board of Directors
• San Bernardino County Economic Development International, Board of Directors
• United States Marine Corps, Reserve Association

Presentations

• "Apparel Manufacturing in Mexico, Central America and China"
• "Code of Conduct Compliance-Domestic/International"
• "Developing a Balanced Sourcing Strategy"
• "Do's and Don'ts in Set-up of a Foreign Country"
• "How and Why to Incorporate Full-Package Manufacturing"
• "Los Angeles: Gateway to the Americas"
• "NAFTA Changes for Successful Entry to the USA"
• "The Why's and Wherefores to Production Planning"
• "How to Source and Build an Offshore Infrastructure"
• "Licensing of a Brand"
• "Outsourcing: China vs. India"
• "Outsourcing: China vs. Mexico"

Education

• University of Monterrey, Mexico, Licenciado (Lic.), Business and International Relations
• University of Korea, Honorary Master of International Business Relations
• University of California, Los Angeles, Bachelor of Science, Business and History

Why I Enjoy Working Here

The eclectic, entrepreneurial atmosphere of our firm provides me with vast sources and knowledge to service my clients’ needs. I have worked at the highest corporate levels, and was the CEO of my own manufacturing facilities, but our firm’s total professionalism allows me to work with people at the highest levels of business and government. I also enjoy participating in the growth of our firm. Last, but not least, our firm encourages all its personnel, when possible, to give back to the community.

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Contact Information:
310-432-7437
bberton@sjaccounting.com
2049 Century Park East
Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90067