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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.

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.

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.

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.