Shipments simply waved through
International purchasing? In theory, that should be no problem at all. Yet the advances that came with the Schengen agreement are now at risk from a raft of new directives and standards. This is where modern customs management systems can play a vital role – software that automates customs processes within the company and takes current regulations into account whilst creating standardized solutions.
(ZulieferMarkt 09.2009) The need for optimization of internal customs procedures comes as a response to the current spate of legislation. In order to comply with all these external requirements, companies that are either purchasing from or supplying to customers abroad need to employ modern software-based customs management systems.
Highly suitable for these changing circumstances are so-called Collaborative Integration Platforms (CIPs), i.e. software such as ‘logistics-server’ from inet-logistics. A CIP will make available to every partner in the supply chain the functions and information that they need for their operations. An integrated software solution of this kind allows the flow of information and material to be synchronized whilst significantly increasing transparency and effectiveness in the supply chain.
Added value for technical purchasers
Standardized transportation management delivers comprehensive transparency as regards transport volumes and costs. This type of information supports purchasers in negotiating the best freight rates with logistics service providers. Because, if you know the precise volumes of your transport, you can arrange your volumes and negotiate accordingly.
