Peru Customs Boosts Trade with GTFP System Upgrade

Peru Customs Boosts Trade with GTFP System Upgrade

The Global Trade Facilitation Program (GTFP) supports Peruvian Customs in enhancing its strategic planning capabilities. Through remote workshops, the program assists in breaking down strategic objectives, identifying key performance indicators, and providing customized draft strategic maps and control panels. This collaboration aims to promote the modernization of Peruvian Customs, facilitate trade, and inject new vitality into economic development. The project focuses on improving customs efficiency and effectiveness through strategic alignment and performance monitoring, ultimately contributing to Peru's economic growth.

01/30/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Data Model Upgrade Boosts Global Ecommerce Efficiency

WCO Data Model Upgrade Boosts Global Ecommerce Efficiency

The WCO Data Model Conference highlighted cross-border e-commerce data and released version 3.7.0, aiming to simplify the user experience. The conference focused on processes, modeling, support, and maritime transport, exploring e-commerce data exchange to help businesses seize opportunities. Discussions centered around leveraging data models to facilitate trade and improve efficiency in cross-border e-commerce transactions. The updated model aims to provide a standardized framework for data exchange, promoting trade facilitation and reducing barriers for businesses engaged in international e-commerce.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Hershey Partners with Accenture SAP to Modernize Supply Chain

Hershey Partners with Accenture SAP to Modernize Supply Chain

Hershey's partnered with Accenture to implement SAP S/4HANA, aiming to optimize its supply chain, enhance production efficiency, and gain deeper insights into customer needs. This collaboration represents not only a technology upgrade but also a strategic move in Hershey's digital transformation journey, demonstrating its commitment to embracing new technologies and reshaping business processes. This initiative provides valuable insights for other companies seeking to modernize their operations and improve their competitive advantage through digital solutions.

01/29/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Digital Tools Boost Efficiency in Supplier Collaboration

Digital Tools Boost Efficiency in Supplier Collaboration

This paper explores how companies can leverage digital tools to address the chaos and inefficiencies in supplier collaboration. By building a unified supplier data environment, creating an end-to-end visibility control tower, utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, and establishing mutually beneficial partnerships, businesses can transform and upgrade supplier collaboration. This leads to improved supply chain efficiency and enhanced competitiveness. The focus is on practical strategies for digital transformation within the supplier ecosystem to achieve tangible improvements in performance.

01/26/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Under Armours ERP Rollout Highlights Digital Transformation Risks

Under Armours ERP Rollout Highlights Digital Transformation Risks

Under Armour's ERP upgrade led to a significant decline in sales and profits, highlighting common challenges in digital transformation. This analysis explores the reasons behind their failure, emphasizing the importance of change management, training, vendor management, and risk assessment. It provides recommendations for businesses to avoid similar pitfalls. Digital transformation is not just about technology upgrades; it requires a strong focus on organizational change and continuous improvement. The case demonstrates that neglecting these crucial elements can have severe consequences, even for established companies.

01/29/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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ERP Upgrades Accelerate As Iot Drives Digital Transformation

ERP Upgrades Accelerate As Iot Drives Digital Transformation

This research report reveals that effectively leveraging Industrial IoT (IIoT) data is a key driver for digital transformation. However, only a few companies successfully integrate IoT data through their ERP software. The report emphasizes the need for companies to upgrade their ERP systems, invest in talent development, and formulate a clear digital transformation strategy to fully utilize IoT technology and enhance competitiveness. Companies should focus on seamless data integration and analysis to gain actionable insights from IoT data and optimize business processes.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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DP World Invests 75M in Southampton Port Crane Upgrade

DP World Invests 75M in Southampton Port Crane Upgrade

DP World is investing $75 million to upgrade its Southampton container terminal, introducing four of Europe's largest quayside cranes. These cranes, boasting a quad lift capability, will significantly enhance loading and unloading efficiency. This upgrade will solidify the Port of Southampton's position as a vital UK trade hub and enable it to provide more efficient services for global trade.

11/03/2025 Logistics
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Enhancing Passenger Travel Experience Urumqi International Airport's Intelligent Upgrade

Enhancing Passenger Travel Experience Urumqi International Airport's Intelligent Upgrade

Urumqi International Airport is enhancing the travel experience for passengers through the upgrade of intelligent facilities. The newly added automatic verification channels will significantly improve security check efficiency, allowing travelers to simply place their boarding passes into the channel, where the system will automatically read the information, speeding up the process. Over the past year, the airport has introduced new devices and service robots to further shorten security check times. The implementation of automatic verification channels will make travel more convenient and secure for passengers.

07/22/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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WCO SAFE Upgrade Boosts SME Security in Global Ecommerce

WCO SAFE Upgrade Boosts SME Security in Global Ecommerce

The 30th WCO SAFE Working Group meeting focused on empowering MSMEs and securing emerging trade models. It promoted the continuous evolution of the SAFE Framework through measures like upgrading technical standards, expanding AEO programs, and strengthening the security of cross-border e-commerce and free zone trade. The meeting emphasized data security, standardization, MSME participation, and the application of emerging technologies. These efforts aim to build a safer, more efficient, and inclusive global trade system, contributing to global economic prosperity.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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WCO South Korea Boost Trade Training with Clikc Upgrade

WCO South Korea Boost Trade Training with Clikc Upgrade

The World Customs Organization (WCO), in collaboration with the Korea Customs Service (KCS), is upgrading the CLiKC! e-learning platform to enhance the capacity of customs officials worldwide to address emerging technologies and global trade trends. By developing new courses, optimizing platform technology, and expanding language support, this project will provide higher-quality training resources for customs personnel and supply chain partners. This initiative aims to promote global trade facilitation and international customs cooperation, ultimately strengthening the global customs community's ability to navigate the complexities of modern trade.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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