Global Trade Services (GTS)

SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) is a comprehensive solution designed to streamline and optimize foreign trade management.

Introduction Of (GTS)

SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) is a comprehensive solution designed to streamline and optimize foreign trade management. In today’s global marketplace, businesses face increasing complexities and compliance requirements in international trade. SAP GTS addresses these challenges by providing the flexibility, speed, transparency, and efficiency necessary for successful foreign trade operations.

According to SAP, 42 percent of the workforce spend today is on external workers. A recent survey also reported:

73 percent of respondents indicated an external workforce was important to operating at full capacity and meeting demand

55 percent said that without an external workforce, their organizations could not conduct business as usual

Only 20 percent had the systems necessary to adequately manage external workers and turn off access at the end of a project

What is SAP Global Trade Services?

Automate, Accelerate, and Provide Support for Foreign Trade Management

SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) enables companies to effectively manage all international trade processes and customs requirements. Success in foreign trade requires comprehensive, end-to-end, coordinated processes that can be mapped with intelligent, integrated solutions.

At Vipas, we strive to understand your business from your perspective, identifying where and how to apply GTS capabilities to reduce risk, improve process efficiency, and lower operational costs. Key functionalities provided by GTS include:

Import Management

Streamline:

Import processes

Product classification

Sanctioned party list screening

Embargo screening

Duty calculations

Support:

Importer security filing (ISF)

Integration with U.S. Customs

Integrations with Border Protection Broker Enablement

Export Management

Manage:

Export processes

Product classification

Sanctioned party list (SPL) screening

Embargo screening

Export license determination

Electronic filing of customs documentation

Integrate with government customs systems for self-filing electronically.

Embargo Screening

Screen against global and/or national embargoes.

Manage reviews of failed screenings and processing of blocked documents.

Customs Management & Specialized Customs Procedures

Support customs requirements for Free Trade Zones (FTZ), Bonded Warehouses, and Partner Government Agency (PGA) compliance.

Automated mass reclassification and duty calculations.

Sanctioned Party List (SPL)/Denied Party List (DPL) Screening

Comprehensive screening processes for all business partners and transactions.

Maintain reasons for release of business partners and manage blocked partners.

Reporting & Printing

Generate import and export reports by product, country, or customs office.

Print essential trade documents like Certificates of Origin and Commercial Invoices.

Legal Control

Automatic assignment of licenses, license exceptions, and maintenance of license determination strategies.

Risk Management

Manage vendor declarations and track letter of credit processing.

Hazardous Substance Check

Ensure compliance with hazardous substance regulations.

Functional Capabilities

Sanctioned Party List (SPL) Screening: Ensure proper screening of restricted or denied parties.

Export Management: Manage export compliance and customs services with direct filing.

Import Management: Streamline imports with self-filing and duty calculations.

Preferential and Free Trade Agreements: Leverage free trade agreements with preference determination.

Special Customs Procedures: Utilize foreign-trade zones, processing trade in China, bonded warehousing, inward and outward processing relief (IPR/OPR), Intrastat, Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS), among other options.

Technical Capabilities

Single Repository for Global Trade Data: Centralize master, classification, and compliance data.

Customs Interfaces: Utilize certified Customs interfaces worldwide for import and export reporting.

Deployment Options: Install SAP GTS in the Cloud, on a classic database, or on SAP HANA.

Automation and Integration are Key to Efficiency and Risk Mitigation

Partner with Vipas for Long-Term Success

SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) accelerates import and export business processes through real-time compliance checks, including Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), and Sanctioned Party List (SPL). By communicating effectively with customs systems, such as the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), GTS ensures that your business meets all regulatory requirements efficiently.

Vipas leverages SAP GTS to integrate seamlessly with SAP Business Suite’s order and shipment processes, utilizing master data already managed by SAP. This integration significantly reduces manual tasks and enhances process efficiency.

By automating customs processes, GTS helps determine when shipments qualify for free trade agreements, managing declaration handling for the appropriate parties. From a compliance perspective, GTS maintains a comprehensive audit trail of all screenings against government regulations and Denied/Sanctioned Party Lists (DPL/SPL).

It retains digital records of relevant documentation and communications, making it easy to access this information during audits.

The most effective way to realize the benefits of SAP GTS is by partnering with Vipas for your implementation. Our team brings extensive experience in GTS implementation, ensuring we deliver value throughout your project and beyond.

Why Choose Vipas?

At Vipas, we understand that digital transformation is a critical step in building an agile, responsive supply chain. As global leaders in SAP Digital Supply Chain and Global Trade Services Consulting, we have helped businesses worldwide unlock new value and deliver exceptional customer experiences through streamlined processes and accelerated digitization.

Our holistic approach to SAP GTS implementations empowers enterprises to manage trade efficiently while ensuring compliance. We seamlessly integrate with your existing IT landscape to implement a centralized solution that automates and streamlines global trade processes for your business.

How We Can Help

We address specific needs such as:

Integrating Duty Management into SAP Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Automating shipping, customs export, and EU legislative compliance documentation.

Integrating SAP logistics processes with third-party duty management systems.

By partnering with Vipas, you can leverage SAP solutions to:

Gain greater control over your supply chain operations

Improve compliance and flexibility

Decrease costs and maximize resources

Meet your business objectives with our extensive domain expertise and implementation know-how

Our team of experienced consultants works as an extension of your organization, ensuring a smooth transition to a centralized, automated global trade management system. With Vipas, you can focus on driving growth and innovation while we handle the complexities of trade compliance and process optimization.

Choose Vipas as your trusted partner in digital supply chain transformation and unlock the full potential of your global trade operations. Contact us today to learn how we can help you achieve your business goals.

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Are you ready to transform your business with innovative technology solutions? Contact Vipas Technologies today for a free consultation. Our team of experts is here to understand your needs and provide tailored solutions that drive success.