SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services can enable centralized, global trade management for the entire enterprise, by providing support for export and import management, special customs procedures, trade preference management and restitution management.

Key features and functions include:

• Centralized global trade management – Manage all of your trade processes with a single solution, across systems and geographic boundaries.
• Automated compliance checking – Check for required licenses, validate sanctioned party checks, and perform embargo checks.
• Global e-filing support – Automate electronic filing or streamline broker-based filing by taking advantage of certifications with over 25 government systems.
• Extensive electronic customs communications – Perform electronic customs communications by leveraging a dynamic repository of global trade forms.
• Logistics process integration – Automate trade processes and govern logistics processes for expedited customs clearance.
• Trade preference management – Take full advantage of changing trade agreements through preferential origin determination.
• Trade finance administration – Ensure correct product classification, calculate landed cost, and process letters of credit (LOC).
• Automated customs processes – Track inward and outward processing relief (IPR/OPR) and manage customs bonded warehousing.