QUESTION: Is anyone willing to share a scorecard they have used to compare different Global Trade Management software companies that can be used during demos and when deciding which software to purchase? ============= Answer: We are in the process of selecting our first TMS solution. This is the template that we are currently using. As […]
Question: Does anyone in the membership like to share the “step by step” instruction on how to maintain Trade information (ECCN, HTS) in SAP?
QUESTION: We are a chemical company and in the early stages of planning for SAP. For those who import chemicals into Europe (or export to Europe), are you required to provide a REACh registration number on your documents? If yes, what documents? If yes, where do you store in SAP to be available […]
Question: Could the members please comment on their experience with HTS & ECCN classification software? More specifically, 1) Advantages/disadvantages 2) Pitfalls 3) How do you manage risk 4) Is it worth the cost ===========
Question: I am hoping a member can help. We are looking at implementing a Trade Compliance Software and were are being challenged as to who owns that relationship…would it be the IT/IS dept. or would it be Trade Compliance. This is strictly the implementation/maintenance portion. ***********
Question: I am hoping a member can help. We are looking at implementing a Trade Compliance Software and were are being challenged as to who owns that relationship…would it be the IT/IS dept. or would it be Trade Compliance. This is strictly the implementation/maintenance portion. ***********
Question: We sell propriety software, which in some cases has already been reviewed,and is eligible for export under license exception ENC. Occasionally, ourpersonnel in the U.S. provide remote services to our customers in foreigncountries to set up interfaces between software programs. Often, theinterface is between our software and a 3rd party software. I’m told aninterface […]
Question: My team is in the process of reviewing international trade software solutions to better manage our company’s worldwide import and export compliance. In light of costs involved, we’ve been asked to evaluate solutions services providers can bring to the table as an alternative to us making the investment. Where a forwarder/3PL […]
Question:I have to put a list together of all of the ABI software providers with their contact information. I looked on Customs website and they have a listing of approved providers, but they do not have the contact information. Does anyone know where I can find out this information?
Question:There have been a couple of surveys sent out that asked how automated ourimport/export processes are. The question I’d like to ask is: What do you consider automation? Clearly, if you use only an adding machine, pencil and a paper HTSUS, you are NOT automated. What constitutes “Somewhat automated”? Is there a common definition ofthis? […]
I’m sure this is an easy one for someone. If you were asked to define the ultimate system to handle all your export/import compliance needs, with no restrictions or limitations, what all would the system do?
Please ask the membership where I might find on the internet or what special software can I get so that I could have all the standard export paperwork on my computer. Forms I’d like to get are as follows: SED; NAFTA and the Canadian Customs Invoice and any other often used custom form requirements.