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More efficiency in the cross-border movement of goods: Fraunhofer IML and AEB are working together on blockchain-based customs processing for the supply chains of the future.

The new “Risk Assessment” solution from AEB offers easy online access for all teams across a company where global trade risks potentially arise – from procurement and sales to shipping. Straightforward questionnaires allow everyone to quickly and easily report risks to their compliance teams. Further benefits include in-house process prompts, central transparency, and full audit trails for all global trade checks.

AEB is proud to introduce a global innovation: Customs Heroes, a first-of-its-kind digital customs broker network. It was launched at the international exhibition “transport logistic” in Munich on June 4-7, 2019. This new network brings together the global services of prestigious brokers such as Channel Ports, Rusak, Perinter, Portmade, and Nord Quest on a single platform.

Shippers and freight forwarders fearing complicated and lengthy customs procedures after Brexit don’t need to worry. AEB is offering a central customs platform with a network of customs brokers that is used for this purpose, enabling goods to move easily and efficiently between the continent and the UK, even after Brexit. Bongers Expeditie and ChannelPorts demonstrate how it’s done.

AEB is proud to sponsor this year’s IoD “Open House on the Road for Global Business” event series for business leaders looking to grow their business. The roadshow will visit 7 locations across the UK to discuss the potential, challenges, and success factors of global business with company leaders. AEB is taking an active part in the panel discussion and expert roundtable program. Register now.

AEB is a proud sponsor of the essential Retail Week LIVE festival, and will host a VIP business lunch on March 27 to support retailers in successfully managing dynamic global trade changes and establishing flexible trade operations. Over 1,500 attendees are expected at LIVE – from over 300 companies and 20 start-ups – and the high-class conference program features over 200 expert speakers. Register now and meet us there.

The UK withdrawal agreement has been rejected and the UK Government must now present a plan B by January 21. What does this mean for the business community, and how can companies mitigate the resulting impact on their supply chains? Help is at hand: AEB is offering a free Brexit Tool Kit with everything traders need to bring their global trade processes up to speed – including relevant government links, customs guides, public opinion polls, and solutions.

Optimizing the downstream part of the supply chain has been an ongoing effort for decades. But many companies are unaware of the optimization opportunities upstream. AEB's new e-book titled “The uncharted frontier in optimizing freight costs” analyzes the various components of the total cost of goods and explores supply chain cost optimization trends.

The next Brexit milestone is expected on November 21, 2018 following UK and EU government negotiations. But what do latest developments mean for traders? And how can businesses mitigate the impact of more costs and red tape in the supply chain? To help companies prepare, AEB is inviting to a free Brexit Tool Kit Conference on December 4, 2018.

A majority of companies are planning to digitize their customs processes or have already taken the first steps to implement this. That is one of the conclusion of the new study “Clear the track for Digital Customs Management” by AEB and the DHBW University. It is based on this year's survey of 435 industry experts and it is available for download now.

HMRC's new letters alert thousands of UK businesses about customs, excise, and VAT procedures that they need to apply in the event of a no-deal Brexit. To help these companies prepare for the challenge, AEB prepared a step-by-step guide for traders to understand and prepare for UK customs procedures in the event of a no-deal scenario. Get it now.

UK government publications of August 23 with a range of “technical notices” explain how trade between the UK and EU countries might change in case the UK was to leave the EU (and its Single Market and Customs Union) without a deal on March 29, 2019. How can businesses prepare for the resulting mountain of red tape and extra costs? The answer lies in a flexible IT landscape and the time to wait has passed now.

Helping others to help themselves: This is the objective of AEB's corporate foundation that was launched last year. The focus is on projects that promote education for the disadvantaged. “We as a company have enjoyed 37 years of success, so we feel a responsibility to help others." explains Peter Michael Belz, founder of AEB GmbH.

For many companies, product classification for controlled or dual-use items is a nuisance with great risks. To support exporters in obtaining the right classification for their merchandise and purchased parts from suppliers in the most efficient way, AEB has launched its new and unique solution: Product Classification Exchange.

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.

The rollout of the new SAP S/4HANA® suite generated quite a buzz in the IT industry and in IT departments across all industry sectors. But what’s the right strategy for SAP users? To help businesses make an informed decision, AEB’s new fact sheet “SAP S/4HANA® – What the new generation of ERP brings to businesses” introduces the main features of S/4HANA®.

Product protection specialist and Bubble Wrap inventor Sealed Air has chosen AEB as its software partner. A combination of AEB solutions will streamline, accelerate, and secure Sealed Air’s customs processes, including export documentation, supplier management, product classification, and visibility – directly in the SAP® system.

ERP software provider IFS and AEB are joining forces by integrating AEB solutions into the IFS Applications software. The cooperation’s main focus is on international customs processing – e.g. in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden – and on global trade compliance (including sanctions list screening and export controls), as well as on the management of origin and preferences.

Martin-Baker is the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats and related equipment. Safety and security are the number one priorities for the company. With increasing regulatory requirements for global trade compliance and export controls, Martin-Baker decided to outsource previously self-managed IT processes and selected AEB as its software partner.

To support UK businesses in “future-proving” their global trade compliance programmes following the Brexit vote, AEB and CILT(UK) are inviting industry professionals to their 7th Annual Compliance Conference. Titled “Brexit – global trade compliance and export controls in dynamic markets”, the event features experts from government bodies, professional associations, consultancies, and various industry sectors.

Update, upgrade, maintain: Keeping powerful ERP systems running consumes a lot of a company’s IT resources. AEB's new fact sheet shows how hybrid system environments consisting of ERP systems and cloud-based applications offer an escape from the resource trap. The fact sheet also explains what criteria businesses should apply when making a decision.

Apps have become an indispensable part of everyday life. But have they found their way into logistics? Take part in the new online survey: Logistics managers, supply chain professionals, and everyone working in the fields of customs and exports, in companies of any size, are invited to participate between now and 1st September 2016.

BAE Systems – one of the leading aerospace, defence, and security companies in the world – has launched a major IT transformation project in its UK Military Air & Information (MAI) division and selected software solution provider AEB as its partner to standardise and optimise global trade management systems.

Companies managing controlled goods need to comply with US law in addition to UK and EU regulations. As part of its comprehensive solution suite ASSIST4, AEB has released a brand new software module for efficiently managing goods subject to US ITAR. This new product has been designed to meet the latest needs of aerospace and defence businesses to automate and safeguard global trade processes in line with US export control laws.

Companies that engage in international trade rely on effective export control processes throughout their supply chain. How can ERP systems be transformed to meet the complex requirements of export controls? A new white paper by AEB provides answers while detailing requirements, challenges, and the right approach to export controls.

Good news for companies working with SAP®: Flexible, highly specialised solutions for global trade and logistics can deliver great benefits and increase performance. AEB offers a solution just like that: integrated in SAP®, AEB’s ASSIST4 turns business processes into economic engines.

When it comes to supporting global trade and logistics operations, many companies are facing a dilemma: is it better to model processes in the ERP system or turn to best-of-breed solutions? To help companies decide which alternative is more appropriate for them, AEB has published a new white paper.

Export control compliance is a challenging task, particularly for aerospace and defence businesses. Following the success of two initial roadshow events earlier this year, AEB has added two more event dates in June.

AEB and the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (UK) are inviting supply chain professionals from all industry sectors to their conference about the impacts and opportunities of digitisation. The event takes place on 28th April 2016 from 9 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. in Leamington Spa.

Export control compliance is a challenging task, particularly for aerospace and defence businesses. To support companies in this sector, AEB is organising a roadshow that kicks off on 9th February 2016 in Warwick to introduce solutions aimed at optimising and securing export control processes in dynamic environments.