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01/2012: The Delivery Magazine: Effective Freight Cost Management - a way to deliver significant savings

The Delivery Magazine has published Iqubal Pannu (AEB UK GM)  in their print issue in January 2012 with the article "Effective Freight Cost Management – a way to deliver significant savings". The article explains how supply chain managers are facing the challenge to keep freight costs down while managing the payment process in a fair and transparent way for all parties involved. Pannu explains the savings that can be achieved by deploying an automated freight invoice control system, which frees up manpower and detects every single invoice discrepancy without effort.
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01/2012: Food & Beverage International: AEB reports successful implementation of EMCS solution at Marston's

Food & Beverage International has published the press release announcing that Marston's is using AEB's EMCS solutions on 9th January 2012. With AEB’s EMCS||XPRESS, Marston’s is now using an easy-​to-​use web-​based software solution that makes submitting and tracking EMCS movements simple and affordable and doesn’t require any investment in IT infrastructure. The system went live in May 2011 and currently serves 24 users. EMCS||XPRESS is an online solution for participating in EMCS, ideal for both the quick discharge and the convenient submission of e-​ADs.
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01/2012: Logistics Manager: IT takes centre stage at Logistics Link South

Logistics Manager has published another reminder of Logistics Link South, taking place in February. The focus of their newsletter publication is on IT suppliers at the show, prominently listing AEB (International).
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01/2012: Material Handling World: AEB (International) Ltd to showcase its logistics software suite ASSIST4 at Logistics Link South

Material Handling World Magazine has published AEB's upcoming appearance at Logistics Link South in February on their website on 11th of January. Gursh Atwal is prominently quoted explaining the challenges between optimising costs and improving service at times of constantly shrinking order fulfilment and delivery windows.
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12/2011: European Supply Chain Management: Another level

European Supply Chain Management published an illustrated 3-page article from Phil level titled "Another level" in their winter 2011 issue. Considering the complexity and the cost of modern supply chain networks, having the right systems and IT infrastructure in place is vital. IT systems help to achieve cost effectiveness and improve reliability and accuracy by automating manual, ineffective and error-prone processes. Used in conjunction with a business intelligence solution, the cost reductions achieved by IT systems can be even greater. Lavin details how businesses can implement such solutions and what the actual benefits entail.
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12/2011: Freight Industry Times: Handling global freight costs

Freight Industry Times published Claire Umney, General Manager of AEB (International) Ltd, with the article "Handling global freight costs" in their Winter 2011 edition. Visibility and accuracy of gloibal freight costs represent a great challenge for companies involved in shippping and it also represents significant cost saving potentials based on efforts involved to control and process freight invoices as well as the immense error-potential for invoice amounts as well as manual freight checks. The article explores ways to streamline these processes to save money and efforts.
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12/2011: Logistics & Transport Focus: Improving the supply chain through business intelligence

Logistics & Transport Focus has published Mark Brannan, International Business Development Manager of AEB, in their article "Improving the Supply Chain through Business intelligence" in their December 2011 issue. The article explores todays ever changing and growing, dynamic supply chain environments and the resulting need for visibility and connectivity of all involved parties in order to respond to changing demand and requirements quickly and keep a competitive edge. Once including additional business intelligence tools, such visibility and collaboration platforms further add significant value through enabling smart decisions e.g. on supplier and carrier selections based on performance and cost/benefit statistics and enabling sustainable business growth.
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12/2011: Logistics Manager: Cloud on the blue sky horizon

Logistics Manager has published an article quoting Claire Umney, General Manager of AEB (International) Ltd, in their December 2011 issue. The article, titled "Cloud on the blue sky horizon" centres on the rise in e-commerce that has brought about significant changes for the logistics industry and all involved parties. A number of industry experts from solutions providers are quoted all key points on the topic and Umney elaborates on combining SaaS with conventional systems and highlights to benefits yet limitations of mobile applications.
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11-12/2011: Freight Business Journal: Anti-terror laws could give freight industry a fright

The Freight Business Journal has published Claire Umney, General Manager of AEB (International) Ltd, in their Nov/Dec2011 issue, with the article "Anti-terror laws could give freight industry a fright". The article explains the increasing requirements for export control compliance and that many companies are still not aware of their responsibilities, including freight forwarders. Even though considering that ultimate responsibility for adhering to export control regulation lies with the exporter, also forwarders must comply with licence and denied-party screening requirements, as well as with general sanctions (goods and countries).
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11/2011: The Delivery Magazine: Effective Freight Cost Management - a way to deliver significant savings

The Delivery Magazine has published Iqubal Pannu (AEB UK GM)  on their website in November 2011, with the article "Effective Freight Cost Management – a way to deliver significant savings". The article explains how supply chain managers are facing the challenge to keep freight costs down while managing the payment process in a fair and transparent way for all parties involved. Many companies still check freight invoices manually, often limited to a small percentage only, which not only leaves a high volume of invoices unchecked, but also represents a cumbersome and error-prone process. Pannu explains the savings that can be achieved by deploying an automated freight invoice control system, which frees up manpower and detects every single invoice discrepancy without effort.
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11/2011: Storage Handling Distribution: Export Advice

Storage Handling Distribution has published Claire Umney, General Manager of AEB (International) Ltd, in their December 2011 issue with the article "Export advice". The publication explores how global trade regulations have become every-more stringent since 9/11 and how many businesses are still not aware that export controls do not only apply to companies involved with arms or military goods. Umney explains about dual-use goods, licence requirements, denied-party screening and embargoes, and elaborates on available solutions to increase compliance and streamline processes.
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11/2011: Logistics & Transport Focus: Playing by the rules

Focus has published Claire Umney's (AEB UK GM) article "Playing by the rules" in their November 2011 issue. The article details the increased regulatory requirements since September 11 that global trading companies have to comply with. Umney explains what the required export control steps that all businesses are required to perform are, what solutions exist to support these steps and also, what the benefits are, that global companies can take advantage of in order to not only comply with regulations, but also to increase efficiency.
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11/2011: Intellect: AEB White Paper Dispels Myths about Export Controls

Intellect has published AEB's press release on the latest export control information paper titled "AEB white paper dispels myths about export controls" on their website on 3rd November 2011. AEB’s white paper highlights some of the most commonly held myths about export controls and provides an overview of the key elements companies need to consider in their trading relationships and transactions, regardless of whether they trade domestically, within the EU internal market or internationally. Important topics include issues such as restricted parties, embargoes, dual-use and military goods, critical end-use, and U.S. re-export controls. Read the full publication and request AEB's whitepaper for free.
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11/2011: IFW: Automating global freight costs can increase efficiency

IFW has published Claire Umney (AEB UK GM)  on their website as well as newsletter in November 2011, with the article "Automating global freight costs can increase efficiency". The article explains how supply chain managers are facing the challenge to keep freight costs down while managing the payment process in a fair and transparent way for all parties involved. Many companies still check freight invoices manually, often limited to a small percentage only, which not only leaves a high volume of invoices unchecked, but also represents a cumbersome and error-prone process. Umney explains the savings that can be achieved by deploying an automated freight invoice control system, which frees up manpower and detects every single invoice discrepancy without effort.
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11/2011: Supply Chain Digital: AEB International talks Logistics Tracking & Tracing

Supply Chain Digital has published Phil Lavin's Article "AEB international talks logistics tracking and tracing" in their November 2011 online issue, their website and their November newsletter distribution. Lavin explains that the transition from simple tracking of a shipment to integral planning of the supply chain via a collaboration and visibility platform can represent major challenges, as many companies already have end-to-end visibility over their production processes, but as soon as outside business partners are involved, this transparency tends to be lost - and with it the ability to react quickly. The article explain benefits of true visibility and what today's solutions can offer.
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10/2011: Works Management: Automation lifeline for medical equipment manufacturer

Works Management has published the AEB/ERBE success story in their October 2011 issue in their publication "Automation lifeline for medical equipment manufacturer". ERBE Elektromedizin GmbH is developing, producing and distributing medical technology for electrosurgery and waterjet surgery as well as equipment and accessories for hemostasis, tumor removal and minimally invasive operations. Their entire intralogistical process - from goods receipt to stock putaway, from picking and stock removal to packing, from complete freight document preparation to loading - is mapped by the transport and warehouse management software ASSIST4, developed by AEB.
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10/2011: ITM: Prepare for EMCS Phase 3 (FS2) with EMCS||XPRESS from AEB

The International Trade Magazine has published Claire Umney, General Manager of AEB (International) Ltd. in their Sep/Oct 2011 issue with the article "Prepare for EMCS Phase 3 (FS2) with EMCS||XPRESS from AEB.  The article recaps the Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) which went live in its first phase in April 2010 and the second phase in January 2011.  Companies moving excise goods that have not yet been released for consumption within the EU are required to use this system and AEB offers a user-friendly SaaS solution for convenient and efficient processing.
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10/2011: Warehousing & Logistics IInternational: Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management Conference

Warehousing & Logistics International has published AEB's upcoming event in partnership with CILT(UK) in October 2011 on their website. The event takes place on 10th november at Walton Hall, Warwickshire. Companies are facing new business challenges in international trade due to increased emphasis on security in the supply chain and tighter restrictions by government agencies around the world. The annual Supply Chain Compliance Conference, organised by AEB (International) Ltd, will introduce the most important regulations, latest changes, implications and penalties for non-compliance, as well as an industry case study to share best practice.
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10/2011: Supply Chain Digital: Supply Chain Excecution goes Mobile

Supply Chain Digital has published Claire Umney's (GM AEB UK) article  "Supply Chain Execution goes mobile" in their October 2011 issue as well as in their October newsletter distribution. Umney elaborates on the use of smartphone in the supply chain industry, which is no longer limited to quick status checks and to trace a shipment, but has evolved to include applications that enable e.g. processing of workflow steps as well as interventions in case of supply chain disruptions.  Though smartphone will not replace supply chain systems, they've become an integral part of modern supply chains.

10/2011: The Wallstreet Journal: The Hidden Risks in the Supply Chain

The Wallstreet Journal has published Phil Lavin's article "The Hidden Risks in the Supply Chain" on their website www.supplychainriskinsights.com in October 2011. Globalisation has created complex supply chains, requiring diligent collaborative management of the numerous contributors and partners: from the actual sales process to final acceptance, procurement, distribution, fulfilment and final payment. Managing supply chain risks has always been a serious and comprehensive matter as it involves financial risks as well as physical risks and an increasing number or participants, including 2nd, 3rd, 4th tier service providers as well as suppliers. IN his articles, Phil details the various risk mitigation areas of the supply chain and the importance of visibility and powerful tools in order to take full advantage of cost benefits and optimisation opportunities.
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09/2011: Logistics Manager: Second Annual AEB Supply Chain Management Conference on Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

Logistics Manager has published AEB's upcoming event in partnership with CILT(UK) on their event diary website. The vent takes place on 10th november at Walton Hall, Warwickshire. Companies are facing new business challenges in international trade due to increased emphasis on security in the supply chain and tighter restrictions by government agencies around the world. The annual Supply Chain Compliance Conference, organised by AEB (International) Ltd, will introduce the most important regulations, latest changes, implications and penalties for non-compliance, as well as an industry case study to share best practice.
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09/2011: Supply Chain Europe: Exporting made easy(ish)

Supply Chain Europe has published Claire Umney, General Manager of AEB (International) Ltd in their September/October 2011 issue in the article "Exporting made easy(ish).  The article explores how a number of new regulations and government initiatives have been introduced since 9/11 and how international trade compliance is increasing challenging for global trading businesses. This is however, as Umney explains, not a burden but a chance to further streamline processes, cut costs and optimise workflows as part of the general objective to increase security and staying compliant.

09/2011: Warehousing & Logistics International: New Authorized Exporter and AEO permits require sanction lists screening - AEB has the solution

Warehousing & Logistics International has published AEB's press release on AEO and Authorized Exporter news including promotion of AEBs upcoming Compliance online demo series in their 26th September newsletter. The press release describes how companies wishing to retain their permits for simplified customs procedures will need to submit a completed questionnaire by the end of the year to the authorities. This questionnaire is similar to the one for AEO C application, so businesses should consider going for both, AEO C and Authorized Exporter status. The publication also introduces AEB's Compliance campaign to raise awareness for Export Controls, including the upcoming C||X online demo series.
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09/2011: Supply Chain Standard: Work faster, work smarter

Supply Chain Standard has published Mark Brannan, International Business Development Director at AEB, in their article "Work faster, work smarter" as part of their September 2011 issue. The article explores how products require high spec supply chains to accommodate the constant development of new products while providing a quick and secure service, and takes a closer look at how adapted supply chains are keeping up and what needs to be done to improve flexibility. Mark is quoted emphasising the importance of visibility and event management in order to proactively react to changing business environments, take the right decisions and ensure risk mitigation along the way.
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09/2011: Supply Chain Standard: Integrating to execute

Supply Chain Standard is prominently quoting Claire Umney, GM AEB International, in their online article "Integrating to execute" from 1st September, in the section "Complexity". The article elaborates on today's increasing requirements for end-to-end logistics systems, offering excellence in execution in a variety of business areas rather than just in one as in the past. Claire Umney explains the importance of automation and standardisation, while increasing visibility and deployments of business intelligence tools for sustainable business growth. Also cloud solutions for certain business areas have been a positive development, Claire adds.
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09/2011: Logistics Manager: Logistics comes to life at Doncaster

Logistics Manager has published AEB's launch of the latest M&A 3.0 module, the comprehensive Supply Chain Management Visibility and Collaboration Platform, as key event highlight of LLN2011 in Doncaster, in their 1st September newsletter.
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09/2011: Handling & Storage Solutions: Business Intelligence Benefits

Handling & Storage Solutions has published Claire Umney, General Manager of AEB International, in their article "Business intelligence benefits" in their September 2011 issue. The article explores todays ever changing and growing, dynamic supply chain environments and the resulting need for visibility and connectivity of all involved parties in order to respond to changing demand and requirements quickly and keep a competitive edge. Once including additional business intelligence tools, such visibility and collaboration platforms furrther add significant value through enabling smart decisions e.g. on supplier and carrier selections based on performance and cost/benefit statistics and enabling sustainable business growth.
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07/2011: m.logistics: "Seeing, saving, sharing"

In their article “Seeing, saving, streamlining, sharing”, the renowned logistics website “m.logistics”  has published on July 20th an article detailing the importance of visibility, tracking and event management in today’s supply chains. They refer to industry comments from AEB in their section on “Visibly sharing data” and also details AEB’s comprehensive supply chain management suite ASSIST4 as powerful tool for supply chain partner integration, monitoring & alerting as well as process mapping and event management.
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07/2011: Logistics Manager: AEB to show latest visibility system at Logistics Link North

Logistics Manager has published in their 27th August news that AEB (International) will be exhibiting at Logistics Link North and introducing their latest version of Monitoring & Alerting, AEB's supply chain visibility and collaboration software module. Visit stand 65 to find out more about AEB's comprehensive SCM solutions suite, comprising WMS, Transport & Freight Management, Customs Management, Compliance & Risk Management as well as Collaboration and Visibility.
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07/2011: Freight Industry Times: Improved Supply Chain Visibility enables intelligent decisions

Freight Industry Times has published Mark Brannan's commentary on the importance of visibility in the supply chain in their summer edition 2011. The article titled "Improved Supply Chain Visibility enables intelligent decisions" describes the importance of accurate and transparent data in todays ever growing global supply chains. Only if execution systems grant for realiable data and visibility platforms ae in place to gather the relevant data from the various systems and parties involved, can the business react to the dynamic environment and take the right decisions for real-time discrepancies as well as longterm forecasts, performance analyses and future business plans.
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07/2011: Logistics Manager: Supply Chain Visibility and Risk Management

Logistics Manager has published AEB's next event on their website event listing on 26th July 2011.  AEB (International) Ltd’s conference takes place on 13th September at Mallory Court Hotel in Leamington Spa and will explore the requirements and impacts of managing and understanding supply chain risks, the benefits of total visibility and the relevance of business intelligence for procurement, distribution and fulfilment as well as sustainable business growth. Expert speakers will outline important developments in the supply chain management sector, and attendees will be able to ask questions and network with industry peers.
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07/2011: Warehousing & Logistics International: AEB (International) Ltd announces Management Changes

Warehousing & Logistics International has published in their summer edition AEB's recent UK management change press release. Effective 1st July 2011, Claire Umney has assumed the role of General Manager of AEB (International) Ltd in Leamington Spa, while Mark Brannan has moved on to the corporate role of International Business Development Director. Claire’s business development plan includes expansion of current staff levels, a significant increase in UK market share and further establishing local brand recognition, and Mark's  global responsibilities will focus on developing new markets, key accounts and partner networks worldwide.
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07/2011: IFW: Round-Table Report on Improving Supply Chain Security

In Spring 2011, IFW organised a round-table discussion on the topic "Improving Supply Chain Security" and the report has now been published in July 2011.  Taking part of the discussion were representatives from the Freight Transport Association, the Road Haulage Association, SBS Worldwide, Boxtrade Intelligence and Mark Brannan with AEB (International) Ltd.  After last November’s attempt by terrorists to ship explosives onboard an aircraft headed for the US, gaps in supply chain security procedures began making international headlines. But behind the highly charged editorials there lurked a clear and unavoidable message: the threat of global terrorism is still a major security risk. And the logistics industry must endeavour to identify and adopt effective security measures that facilitate the speed needed to support global commerce. During the IFW round-table, the industry experts discussed regulatory changes, measures for industry and how to take advantage of compliance matters.

06/2011: Warehousing & Logistics International: Forward-looking logistics for German medical technology manufacturer ERBE Elektromedizin GmbH

Warehousing & Logistics International has published AEB's ERBE success story in their 24th June online publication under the section "Best Practices". ERBE's  entire intralogistical process - from goods receipt to stock putaway, from picking and stock removal to packing, from complete freight document preparation to loading - is mapped by the transport and warehouse management software ASSIST4, developed by AEB. Standardisation and automation were the benchmarks in planning and designing the IT architecture of the new logistics process. For ERBE Elektromedizin GmbH, automation means not only mechanised support but process support.
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06/2011: Supply Chain Europe: Trends in Warehouse Management

Supply Chain Europe has publsihed a full article by  Gursh Atwal in their May/June 2011 issue on "Trends in Warehouse Management". Gursh elaborates on the major developments in global warehousing during the past ten years, which have reflected changes in global trade. The biggest change is the emergence of the East - in particular China and India - as the principal manufacturing base for the global economy, serving a  pool of mostly Western customers. The consequence of Western companies choosing to outsource to China and India has been the proliferation of supply chains that cover a much larger geographical area. Gursh details in the 2-page article, what this means for other markets and which shifts have been experienced consequently.

06/2011: CILT Website: AEB (International) Ltd sponsors Key Logistics Events

The Chartered Institute of Logistics  and Transport has published on their website on 15th June the upcoming SCALA Logistics Debate. This year's debate, sponsored by AEB UK, is taking a close look at the question "can logistics companies  drive supply chain improvements for retailers and manufacturers?".  Prominent speakers of the debate include ASDA, General Mills, Wincanton and CO-Op Food Retail.
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06/2011: IFW: Freight Cost Management Systems - the key to Cost Savings

International Freighting Weekly published Mark Brannan's article "Freight Cost Management Systems - the Key to Cost Savings" in their 3rd June 2011 online edition. As per Gartner Research 2010 and the Aberdeen Group 2008, up to 10% of a company’s average freight costs for procurement and distribution can be saved through transport consolidation and optimisation as well as by the automated selection of the least expensive transport service provider. A further 8% can be saved through a state-of-the art freight management system. In addition to saving costs, adopting an IT solution for freight management is a way of improving business processes and productivity and thereby gaining a competitive advantage. The full article details today's solutions to significantly increase efficiency and reduce costs as part of a business' freight management processes.
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06/2011: Logistics Manager: Service time

Logistics Manager published commentary from Mark Brannan, General Manager AEB UK, in their June 2011 issue feature on entitled "Service Time". The article quotes a number of thought industry leaders on the question which SCM applications are suitable for SaaS technology and Mark emphasises the benefit of "hybrid-solutions", smartly combining functionalities of legacy systems and SaaS solutions to maximise efficiency, cut costs and keep investment as low as possible.
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05/2011: Freight Business Journal: Information without the overload

In their Feb 2011 issue, the Freight Industry Journal has announced AEB's seminar on the topic “Filtering Out the Noise – Managing Information Overload” taking place on Thursday, April 7, at Multimodal 2011 in Birmingham. The free AEB tutorial by Phil Lavin, AEB UK Sales Manager and Mark Brannan, AEB UK General Manager focuses on how the efficiency of supply chains can be increased through better visibility and the business intelligence derived from accompanying data. It also emphasised the need to automate the flow of data as a pre-cursor to effective collaboration of parties in a supply chain.
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05/2011: Food & Drink International: Making a Fresh Connection

Food & Drink International has published AEB's sponsorship of The Fresh Connection in their May 26th 2011 online edition. The Fresh connection is introduced as an internet-based simulation, a management competition conceived, developed and supported by experts in supply chain management. Each participating company forms a team that is responsible for the management of the virtual juice producer, The Fresh Connection. The goal is to save The Fresh Connection from collapse. The teams must make both strategic and tactical decisions. Every week the intelligent software behind the simulation calculates the consequences of the teams’ decisions. The team that scores the highest return on investment become Supply Chain Champions.
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05/2011: Freight Business Journal: BD achieves full transparancy and zero overpayment on freight costs

The Freight Business Journal has published AEB's latest customer success story on 24th May 2011 in their online publication. The success story introduces Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), a global medical technology company that focuses on improving drug delivery, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases and cancers, and advancing research, discovery and production of new drugs and vaccines. BDsexperienced steady growth and rising global sales, and at the same time the struggled to keep operational and administrative costs of logistics freight forwarding services from continuously rising, due to lack of availability of information for freight forwarding contract rate negotiations and general freight tariff overview and control. Read the full publication to learn how AEB's core product ASSIST4was deployed to overcome this lack of visibility and control, which prevented BD from taking full advantage of logistics cost optimization strategies.
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04/2011: Logistics Manager: It's all in the Execution

Logistics Manager magazine has taken a close look at current trends in supply chain execution solutions in their April 2011 issue and is quoting a number of software providers on relevant issues around market changes through online retail boom, the recession and the introduction of Software-as-a-Service. The range of topics includes supply chain visibility, cloud computing versus ERP, optimising inventory, improving distribution and consolidation strategies. AEB UK's General Manager Mark Brannan details how agility and resilience has always been key requirements for SCM software suites, which, at times, can be contradictory, as the more agile and flexible a supply chain gets, the more fragile it becomes. So, it's crucial to find the right balance and choose the right solution to support it.
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03/2011: Manufacturing & Logistics IT: Landrover takes an easier route to ensure supply chain security

Manufacturing & Logistics IT features quotes from Hannah Beckett, Sales Manager AEB UK, in their March 2011 edition, in the article "Landrover takes an deasier route to ensure supply chain security". The feature details Landrovers global  supply chain around vehicles and parts, serving a diverse rage of clients including military and humanitarian organisations and the company's recent decision to deploy AEB Compliance solutions to secure all transactions with trading partners against the threat of terrorism and ensure legal compliance.
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03/2011: Connecting Industry: Software suite manages global distribution of power tools

Connecting Industry has published AEB's customer success story, detailing Techtronic Industries' (TTI) use of ASSIST4 to support the efficient management of their complex export requirements on March 17th on their website.
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03/2011: Intellect: Land Rover selects AEB (International) Ltd's COMPLIANCE||XPRESS for denied-party screening

Intellect has published the Landrover success story arbout securing global trade processes through AEB Compliance solutions in their March 14th newsletter.
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02/2011: European Supply Chain Management: Forward-looking logistics for German medical technology manufacturer ERBE Elektromedizin GmbH

European Supply Chain Management has published the AEB/ERBE success story in their 2/2011. ERBE Elektromedizin GmbH now over 560 employees developing, producing and distributing medical technology for electrosurgery and waterjet surgery as well as equipment and accessories for hemostasis, tumor removal and minimally invasive operations. Their entire intralogistical process - from goods receipt to stock putaway, from picking and stock removal to packing, from complete freight document preparation to loading - is mapped by the transport and warehouse management software ASSIST4, developed by AEB.
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02/2011: European Supply Chain Management: Complex but cultivated

European Supply Chain Management published an illustrated two-page article in their 2/2011 issue, both print and online, by Mark Brannan, AEB UK GM, elaborating on end-to-end supply chain solutions for manufacturers, titled "Complex but cultivated". With upward trends in the economy, manufacturers are looking to improve their performance and business growth and Mark details how the full supply chain must be analysed, e.g. connecting and evaluating suppliers, measuring performance on transports, optimising distribution and related costs, ensuring regularoty compliance and increasing efficiency in intralogistical processes, in order to achieve sustainable improvements and growth.
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02/2011: Storage Handling Distribution (SHD): Soft Option

ShD features Mark Brannan, GM AEB UK, in their February 2011 edition, in the article "Soft Option". Mark Brannan elaborates on SaaS, introducing benefits and pitfalls and ultimately explains that future trends will most likely center on hybrid-solutions, meaning smart mixes of legacy systems, complemented by SaaS solutions, to tailor to functional requirements outside of the ERP system converage, however, without additional investments.
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02/2011: International Trade: The Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) - More Gain than Pain

International Trade has published Claire Umney, AEB UK Product Manager, introducing EMCS in the article "The Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) - More Gain than Pain" in their e-newsletter and on their website on 24th February 2011.  The feature details EMCS requirements and processes, and emphasises the opportunities it represents to not only  adher to the official regulations, but importantly take advantage of the efficiency gains and cost savings that the right EMCS solution can provide.
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02/2011: International Trade: Customs and Compliance: Burden or Opportunity?

International Trade has published Mark Brannan, General Manager AEB UK, with his article "Customs and Compliance: Burden or Opportunity" in their enewsletter and on their website on 10th February 2011.  The feature details latest regulatory initiatives including CT-PAT, AEO, EMCS, NCTS, AES and EMCS and the challenges they represent for today's global trading businesses. Mark Brannan explains further trends in this area and the great chances that businesses ought to recognise to not only be compliant but in fact use the regulations to their own advantage to further streamline and automate their processes.
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02/2011: Manufacturing and Logistics IT: All-terrain vehicle manufacturer takes easier route for supply chain security

The Manufacturing & Logistics IT has published the most recent AEB customer success story on their website and in their February 2011 newsletter, introducing Landrover UK and their deployment of AEB's risk management software module COMPLIANCE||XPRESS, a convenient SaaS solution, that is now being used by all of Landrover's global sites in order to ensure all business partners in all business transactions are screened against sanction lists without interrupting operational efficiency.
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01/2011: Manufacturing and Logistics IT: AEB (International) to showcase Supply Chain Solutions at Logistics Link South

The Manufacturing & Logistics IT has published the upcoming event participation of AEB (International) Ltd during the industry leading supply chain management and logistics event "Logistics Link South 2011" at the prestigious Racecourse at Sandown Park Esher, Surrey from 15th-16th February 2011, in their January 26th newsletter as well as on their website. AEB is returning exhibitor in Esher.
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01/2011: IFW: Securing the Supply Chain

International Freighting Weekly published Mark Brannan's latest artice "Securing the Supply Chain" in their January 2011 online edition. It  talks about latest trends and initiatives in the risk management, compliance and customs management sector and the increasing emphasis on global interconnection of systems and partners within and alongside international supply chains and further highlights the efficiency improvements and cost savings that smart compliance management can provide.
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12/2010: Storage Handling Distribution: Get IT right

The Storage Handling Distribution magazine has published Mark Brannan's 2-page article on streamlining supply chain processes, increasing efficiency and cutting costs through making the most of electronic customs and risk management procedures and the general trend of global system integration along the supply chain and involved authorities as well as increased security measures in global trade in their December 2010 edition.
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12/2010: Logistics Manager: Get off my cloud

Logistics Manager magazine takes a critical look at cloud computing and SaaS solutions in the supply chain sector in their December 2010 issue and is quoting a variety of software industry leaders on the topic. AEB's Mark Brannan, General Manager AEB UK, is prominently featured at the end of the article under the section "Legacy", highlighting the key to success in clever combinations of web solutions and existing ERP system frameworks to provide for process efficiency, market edge, cost reduction and future growth potential.
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12/2010: Logistics Manager: Soots you, Sir

Logistics Manager magazine closely examines current state and trends in CO2 carbon footprint reduction efforts along the supply chain in their December 2010 edition. Various industry leaders such as Ernst & Young, DHL and March Foods are quoted alongside Mark Brannan, General Manager AEB UK,who is several times referred to, explaining the importance of considering the full picture when analysing sustainability improvements for one's operation in order to avoid counter-productive measures and cost-benefit conflicts, while also pointing out that today's available data to support reduction efforts is far from reliable, though current trends are good and important.
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11/2010: Ten Year Anniversary for AEB

The Leamington Courier Business Focus is featuring Mark Brannan, General Manager AEB UK in their issue from 19th Noevmber 2010, commenting on moving offices to accommodate a growing team and celebrating AEB UK's 10 year annivesary in 2010.
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11/2010: European Supply Chain Management: Get ready

The European Supply Chain Management is featuring Mark Brannan, General Manager AEB UK in their September/October 2010 edition, introducing the new EMCS procedures for moving excise goods within the EU under duty suspension and all related deadlines, trader's duties and solutions designed to optimise supply chains by making the most out of regulatory requirements such as EMCS.
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11/2010: Supply Chain Digital: Global sheds: the backbone of supply chain

Supply Chain Digital’s November 2010 issue centers on Warehousing adapting to the dynamic changes of global supply chains in their feature “Global Sheds – The Backbone of Supply Chain, prominently quoting Gursh Atwal, Sales Manager of AEB, elaborating on the evern growing importance of visibility and interconnectivity with crucial supply chain partners as supplier, customers and service providers.
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11/2010: Storage Handling Distribution: Outbound course

Storage Handling Distribution introduces AEB's core system ASSIST4 with it's end-to-end supply chain management approach and its latest accreditation for the WMS module through Fraunhofer Institute in Germany in their November 2010 issue. The article goes on the refer to Gursh Atwal (AEB UK's Sales Manager) presentation during the IMHX conference program on the topic "Improving Logistics via Integrated Outbound Processes".
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10/2010: Freight Business Journal: Is it time to tame the paper tiger?

The Freight Business Journal is quoting Mark Brannan, General Manager of AEB (International) Ltd in their October 2010 issue, commenting on the challenges businesses are still facing today, in the digital age, to manage freight costs tariffs, providers and invoices, while there are technologies and solutions available today, that can assist in optimising time and money spent to process.
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10/2010: Focus Magazine: Smart supply chains start with AEB

Focus magazine features AEB (International) Ltd in their October 2010 issue in a two page article about smart supply chain solutions in times of growing supply chain complexity, including SaaS solutions and risk management software, as successfully deployed at AEB’s customer ERBE Elektromedizin in Germany.
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09/2010: The Export Buyer: Coping with US regulation

The Export Buyer is featuring today's business challenges to understand and comply with US trade regulations in their Aug/Sep 2010 edition. Mark Brannan, General Manager AEB (International) Ltd, is quoted detailing complex US export and re-export requirements and the article goes on to introduce AEB's software solution to manage and comply with US EAR Export Controls.
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09/2010: Manufacturing Digital: Why Manufacturers are giving Automation a fresh look

Manufacturing Digital takes a closer look at warehouse automation in times of UK market recovery in their September 2010 issue and prominently quotes Mark Brannan, General Manager of AEB (International) Ltd and Gursh Atwal, Sales Manager of AEB, as they are highlighting the benefits of end-to-end supply chain solutions. The article further introduces AEB’s supply chain management software suite ASSIST4.
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08/2010: The Delivery Magazine: Who's the cheapest? Who's fastest?

The Delivery Magazine reports in their August 2010 issue about PARCEL||XPRESS, AEB’s web solution for convenient shipping of parcels without significant IT investment, including carrier selection based on price and transit time, carrier EDI transmission and automated label print.
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07/2010: Supply Chain Digital: EMCS to become mandatory in 6 months

29/07/10 Supply Chain Digital has published an article on EMCS, the new Excise Movement and Control Systems, which will require electronic filing of excise goods movements between EU member states, if they have not yet been released for consumption and are still subject to excise duties. Mark Brannan, General Manager of AEB (International) Ltd is pointing out the official HM Revenue and Customs deadline for the new regulations, 1st January 2011, which still gives companies enough time to find an appropriate solution to ensure continued smooth operations.
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06/2010: Warehouse & Logistics News: Volcanic Ash no Threat

15/06/10 Warehouse Logistics News is quoting Mark Brannan, General Manager of AEB (International) Ltd in their article „Volcanic Ash No Threat“, in reference to the volcanic eruptions in March and April of this year and the fact that supply chains do not have to suffer the consequences of such global disruptions if the right systems, e.g. supply chain event management and control systems, are in place.
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06/2010: Logistics Manager: Super size me

Logistics Manager published a three-page article on software-as-a-service in its June edition. A number of managers from key software suppliers were interviewed for the article, including AEB (International) Ltd General Manager, Mark Brannan.   The article focuses on how software-as-a-service is becoming more established in the marketplace and an option for companies both large and small. Mark Brannan comments on how the recession has increased interest in software-as-a-service solutions.
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05/2010: Logistics Manager: Return of the robo-shed

In its May issue, the UK magazine Logistics Manager published an article on companies’ willingness to invest in warehouse automation. The article, entitled “Return of the robo-shed,” includes commentaries from AEB sales manager Gursh Atwal. Atwal is quoted on pages 3 and 4 of the article.
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04/2010: Logistics Manager: Are you getting your fair share?

For this article on Supply Chain Execution, Mark Brannan, General Manager of AEB International Ltd was asked to give his opinion on supply chain execution systems. He stresses the importance of visibility throughout the supply chain. The article also features opinions on the future of SaaS (Software as a Service).

03/2010: Logistics Inside Asia: Finding your TMS

In the March/April issue of Logistics Insight Asia, the General Manager of AEB Asia Pacific describes the diverse requirements among businesses and what a TMS must offer to address these needs. Mallée paints a picture of the unique situation in Asia with its low labor costs and illustrates in great detail the benefits of leveraging IT support in the selection of a carrier: The opportunities for improving service quality and customer satisfaction and realizing potential savings depends on the degree to which a company supports its processes with IT. Size: 280 KB - Created: 14.04.10
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03/2010: Logistics Inside Asia: the future of IT in SCM

Supply Chain Asia published an article by Dr. Torsten Mallée in its May issue on the future of IT. He talks about five major trends in SCM IT over the next ten years.

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01/2010: Logistics Inside Asia: ON TRACK FOR '10

Dr. Torsten Mallée’s is one of the managers, who was asked by the editors of Logistics Inside Asia to comment on the past year and give an outlook on the upcoming year Read his opinion on AEB’s recent development and goals for 2010. Size: 290 KB - Created: 12.02.10
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