International trade transactions must comply with a complex set of international, national, and local laws and regulations. [1] Compliance programs help ensure transactions meet all regulatory requirements to avoid penalties like sanctions or loss of export privileges. [2] Effective compliance requires in-depth knowledge of regulations and how they impact business, a framework to systematically manage compliance, and operational integration into business processes with the right people and tools. [3] Software can help track regulations, screen transactions, and manage licenses to systematically keep transactions compliant.