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As the world of global trade and logistics turns, and the software market evolves, AEB is evolving along with it. With a new brand identity, a reorganized portfolio – and the same proven strengths. Check out the new website at www.aeb.com.

Businesses are digitizing their supply chains to improve visibility, accelerate processes, and reduce costs through automation. So what about customs processes as part of this? AEB and DHBW invite to their new research study and online survey.

Tosoh Europe, a supplier of chemical products to industry, has implemented AEB software to automate export controls and screening of export shipments, seamlessly integrated in SAP®. The solution ensures full compliance for the subsidiary of Japanese parent company Tosoh Corporation.

AEB makes life easier for businesses using the popular customer relationship management system (CRM) Salesforce: A new app is available in the Salesforce AppExchange that can be easily integrated to automatically screen business partners against international sanctions lists, enabling traders to prevent illicit business transactions before they can take place.

E-commerce developments, rising customer demands, competition shifts, and digitisation advances already present serious challenges, but Brexit and the HMRC system transition from CHIEF to CDS truly highlight the urgency to act. To show how software can help to manage relevant processes successfully and efficiently, AEB is inviting UK traders to a free event on Thursday, 22nd March 2018 at the Crowne Plaza in London Heathrow.

AEB has signed a partnership agreement with the Dow Jones global news and information powerhouse. This collaboration allows AEB customers to integrate content packages from Dow Jones Risk & Compliance into their sanctions list screening solutions so they can better protect themselves against violations of various embargoes. Additional Dow Jones content helps companies using AEB solutions to comply with regulations against money-laundering and corruption, and shield themselves from the reputational damage that such violations would bring about.

84 percent of companies believe that an agile approach lends a clear competitive advantage, and two-thirds expect agile methodologies to eventually replace traditional project management in global trade and logistics. That’s the finding of “Agile Future – How Agile Project Management Is Transforming Global Trade and Logistics,” a study conducted by AEB and DHBW University in Stuttgart, Germany.

The 8th Annual Compliance Conference, hosted by AEB in partnership with CILTUK in October 2017, revealed insights from business leaders across ten industry sectors in an industry survey on the risks, challenges, and opportunities in global trade under Brexit developments. Survey findings deliver valuable benchmarks for traders and a call for urgent action. The new report also includes a global trade action plan template with useful check-points of preparation that every business needs to have on screen.

Increasing security threats and political instability across the globe are fuelling changes in export control regulations and frequent, new restrictive measures. While global bans and restrictions are essential for secure and fair global trade, they also present tremendous challenges for businesses looking to operate efficient, competitive, and secure supply chains. A new fact sheet by AEB supports businesses engaged in global trade to identify and manage compliance risks successfully.

Automated solutions and integrated IT landscapes in global trade form an essential part of smooth and compliant trade across borders. Brexit puts a new spotlight on the urgency of smooth customs and compliance processes: with upcoming, new border procedures for many UK traders and a massive increase in customs declarations expected, it's crucial to establish efficient programmes.

It's a turbulent time for global trade compliance: New sanctions, new trade agreements, and Brexit developments are keeping British traders on their toes. To help them to become Brexit-proof before 2019, global trade and supply chain experts in manufacturing and trade businesses are invited to attend a free conference featuring expert speakers.

König & Meyer experienced a total transformation of its warehouse logistics. The German manufacturer of music accessories not only moved into its new state-of-the-art logistics centre with space for 7,200 pallets, but also went live with its new warehouse management system (WMS) from AEB, a leading provider of global trade and supply chain management software and services.

Many companies take on global trade and logistics services on behalf of their customers and partners or other internal divisions. To enable them to calculate prices and bill these services more easily, AEB has expanded its logistics solution suite by ASSIST4 Billing, which supports the entire billing process, from automated price and cost calculation to invoicing and internal cost allocation.

Many global trade and logistics projects today are so complex and their environment so dynamic that traditional project management methodologies are no longer adequate. An agile approach promises to deliver greater efficiency and flexibility at lower cost. It’s a promising formula – but will it work for global trade and logistics projects? That’s the focus of this year’s survey for the joint research study by AEB and the University DHBW in Stuttgart.

AEB (International) Ltd is kicking off its next stage of business development: after five years of successful leadership, Claire Umney has passed the baton on to Geoff Taylor and the company is moving into a dedicated new home in Warwick, Warwickshire, UK.

Managing supply chains across borders, companies need to consider numerous global trade regulations. The new white paper “Bans and restrictions” by AEB provides an overview of the most common bans and restrictions and offers tips for automating and simplifying screening processes through manual restrictions.

Senior managers focus on increasing productivity, reducing costs, developing products, and winning customers. Export control compliance is often considered a burden. Why is it important? Who's responsible? What are the consequences of non-compliance? AEB has developed an online guide to help executives understand the relevance of export controls for their business.

The opportunities for synchronising supply chains between businesses and across borders are promising. But many businesses are struggling to integrate transport partners into their IT environment. AEB has published a white paper that offers valuable information on this very subject.

Speed remains the top issue in logistics, global trade, and supply chain management: Three out of four industry experts consider shorter lead times and time to delivery their top priorities for 2017.

Apps have become part of everyday private life. But what is the role of business apps in global trade, logistics, and supply chain management? A new study by AEB and the University DHBW in Stuttgart (Germany) provides the answer.