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01/01/12: Meet AEB at Logistics Link South in February

Logistics Link South is the established, market-leading logistics and warehouse event held annually at one of the most prestigious venues: Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, Surrey. This year’s event takes place February 21–22. AEB will be on hand in booth 118 as a returning exhibitor to showcase its comprehensive logistics and global trade software solutions suite ASSIST4.
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15/12/11: 2012 Olympics: London SMEs preparing for disruptions

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) is responsible for preparing and staging the 2012 Games. Organizing the Games is, of course, a huge challenge. With 26 Olympic sports and 20 Paralympic sports, it is the equivalent of staging 46 World Cups simultaneously. The organization involves...
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03/12/11: For reliable, on-time delivery of implants and orthopedic products, Zimmer International Logistics turns to the logistics suite from AEB

Zimmer is the global market leader for orthopedic products and has several production facilities around the world. Sites in the U.S. and Europe (Switzerland, Ireland, France) ship artificial hip and knee joints, implants, plates and nails for emergency surgery and operation kits with surgical instruments to Eschbach, near Freiburg in southwestern Germany. The state-of-the-art logistics center...
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11/11: Managing global shipping: ASSIST4 at the Lindner Group

The Lindner Group, a specialist for interior construction and facade design based in the Bavarian city of Arnstorf, has relied on AEB’s ASSIST4 software suite since 2003. Some 8,000 consignments are sent each year from the company headquarters and its production facility near Würzburg. The AEB software has also been used for about three years at Lindner’s Czech plant in Ostrov.
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04/10/11: Changes to Delivery Terms codes for 2012

HMRC has announced changes to some of the Delivery Terms codes to be used for Intrastat purposes starting in 2012. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has made changes to its Incoterms (international commercial terms), which are referred to as Delivery Terms for Intrastat purposes.
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20/09/11: Special Online Demo Series by AEB

In the ten years that have passed since 9/11, global enterprises have faced ever more stringent security requirements due to anti-terrorism regulations. Both U.S. and EU customs authorities have introduced a raft of initiatives...
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02/09/11: Recent Export Control Non-Compliance Penalties

Ignorance is no excuse... Compliance is a serious matter. Lawsuits, fines and revoked licenses have demonstrated to many businesses just how serious. Some very recent examples not to be emulated...
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15/08/11: Reassessment of Simplified Customs Procedures

EU national customs authorities are in the process of reassessing the authorizations for simplified declarations, local clearance procedures and authorized consignors/consignees. The new criteria for assessment are...
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07/08/11: Thought industry leaders to speak at AEB-CILT (UK) conference

AEB (International) Ltd is hosting the Visibility and Risk Management Conference at Mallory Court Hotel in Leamington Spa on September 13, 2011, and is proud to announce the final agenda of speakers, all of whom have a strong standing in the supply chain industry. Phil Lavin, AEB UK Sales Manager, says...
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01/07/11: AEB (International) Ltd UK announces management changes

As part of its latest business growth strategy, AEB (International) Ltd has announced changes within its leadership team. Mark Brannan, General Manager, is moving on to the corporate role of International Business Development Director, while Claire Umney will assume responsibility for the management...
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18/06/11: Professor Alan Braithwaite to speak on AEB-CILT Conference

Professor Alan Braithwaite is Visiting Professor at Cranfield School of Management and will take an active part in AEB’s conference in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport on September 13, 2011, at the prestigious Mallory Court Hotel in Leamington Spa...
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24/05/11: Becton Dickinson uses AEB's Freight Audit solution

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is a global medical technology provider focused on improving drug delivery, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases and advancing research, discovery and production of new drugs and vaccines. In December 2009...
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27/04/11: Saving on global freight costs

Efficient transport management is proven to save external costs (up to 10%; source: Gartner), reduce labor and improve customer satisfaction through enhanced delivery accuracy. Companies face many challenges when managing global freight costs. The goal is not only to minimize these expenses but also...
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23/03/11: AEB sponsors Fresh Connection 2011

AEB is proud to sponsor The Fresh Connection – a highly acclaimed business simulation that provides real learning and insights into the importance of supply chains to the success of a business. The simulation game, organized by SCALA Consulting, starts April 27. This online supply chain role-playing competition...
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14/03/11: AEB to exhibit at Counter Terror Expo 2011 in London from 19-20 April

Counter Terror Expo, the world’s leading counterterrorism trade show, will be held April 19–20, 2011, at Olympia in London. The event brings together government agencies, security services, law enforcement, leading specialists and technologists for two days of high-level debate...
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23/02/11: AEB to join IFW round-table discussion on supply chain security

International Freighting Weekly is hosting a round-table discussion on March 24 at 2:30 p.m. at Informa UK in London. The 60-minute discussion with follow-up Q&A will focus on the topic “Securing the Global Supply Chain.” Mark Brannan, General Manager, is representing. AEB (International) Ltd as one of six panelists. A supply chain is only as strong as...
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09/02/11: Land Rover ensures supply chain security with COMPLIANCE||XPRESS

British all-terrain vehicle manufacturer Land Rover has selected COMPLIANCE||XPRESS to guarantee the security of its shipments by screening for denied parties. Taking an easy route to supply chain security Accessible through any Web browser, AEB’s easy-to-use software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution is now used by Land Rover sales agents worldwide.
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01/01/11: UK Customs goes live with EMCS. Are you ready?

UK customs went live with EMCS Functional Stage 1 on December 20, 2010, with the first live submissions transmitted from AEB’s EMCS||XPRESS system on December 22, 2010. This was nearly two weeks ahead of the European Commissions official go-live on January 1, 2011. From this date, the current paper-based procedure...
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16/12/10: Latest air cargo security threat a warning for supply chain industrie

The recent discovery of an air freight bomb plot shows the vulnerability of global supply chains to disruptions from ongoing terrorist threats. Various countries have already increased security measures for air cargo from Yemen. This should be a timely reminder of the importance of antiterrorism checks in all business processes. It isn’t just logistics service providers...
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10/12/10: Seal of quality for AEB WMS solution

AEB’s warehouse management system (WMS) was tested and certified by the Warehouse Logistics team at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics. This certification is recognized throughout the logistics industry as a distinct seal of quality.
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05/09/10: AEB and CILT: conferences on risk management and managing supply chains

Two conferences organised by AEB (International) Ltd in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) will explore supply chain risk management, regulatory compliance and strategies to improve efficiency in supply chain execution...
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04/08/10: Customs information paper on non-compliance with UK export procedure

HMRC issued an information paper acknowledging gaps in compliance with the UK’s export procedure. “The introduction of the Export Control System in July 2009 has also demonstrated that UK exports...
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03/07/10: AEB UK partners with Belgravium for radio-enabled Supply Chain Solutions

AEB has established a partnership with Belgravium, a manufacturer of rugged mobile communications devices. This means that AEB can now offer its customers a complete radio communications solution, based on Belgravium’s high quality terminals...
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02/06/10: AEB successfully completes EMCS testing in the UK

AEB International has successfully completed Excise & Movement Control System (EMCS) testing using HM Revenue & Customs data and official test service. These tests demonstrate that AEB is able to process the necessary electronic data required of EMCS...
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20/05/10: May Event in Singapore on Supplier Management

As part of the Insights series, ProcurementAsia is hosting an event on May 26, 2010, in the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore entitled “Managing supplier relationships: insights to minimise risks and create a sustainable relationship with your partners.” The event will address...
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01/05/10: Reminder: submission of re-authorization form C&E 48A to operate UK Customs Simplified Procedures

We would like to remind all customers operating in the United Kingdom under “Simplified Procedures” for import and export of the upcoming legislation changes and the requirement to re-apply for their authorizations. Please refer to the following procedures...
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20/04/10: Singapore: Seminar Gearing Up SCM: PRODUCTIVITY + COMPLIANCE

AEB partnered with CrimsonLogic, CrimsonLogic eTrade and Creative eWorld to sponsor a seminar in Singapore on March 30, 2010. The one-day session brought together 90 participants to discuss topics such as trade compliance services by CrimsonLogic eTrade and the introduction of...
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10/02/10:  New electronic procedures for excise traders

EMCS (Excise Movement and Control System) is a computerised system for monitoring movements of excise goods under suspension of excise duty within the EU, i.e. for which no excise duties have yet been paid. It will replace the paper document that currently must accompany...
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22/12/09: AEB donates to Barnados to support their work with disadvantaged children

Since 1867, Barnados have been trying to improve the lives of disadvantaged children. Their vision is that all children should be free from poverty, abuse and discrimination. We support them. This year, AEB donated 4000 Euros to this precious cause. Barnados runs 415 projects across the UK...
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16/12/09: Individual holiday greetings for 5,000+ customers

In its 30th anniversary year, AEB celebrated its 5,000th customer. Though our customer base more than doubled in 2009, we at AEB—together with our partner company AFI and consulting subsidiary AOB—wish to thank each and every one of our customers personally and individually. These thanks will be...
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