Good networks are crucial in today’s global business…
It’s important for us to meet new people, exchange ideas and discuss market demands, trends and visions in order to develop solutions that best fit our customer’s business needs. Such networks and forum opportunities assist us in further establishing ourselves as a leading provider of software solution packages in logistics management and execution. Please find some of our memberships listed below.
CILT
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport represents the interests of businesses in the logistics and transport sector. Its over 20,000 members receive information on the latest trends and enjoy access (including online) to one of the largest specialised logistics and transport libraries in the world. The Institute publishes reports and submits recommendations as part of its active role in shaping regulations.
More about CILT on http://www.ciltuk.org.uk
AFSS
AFSS represents leading suppliers of software to the freight and transportation industry. The association keeps in regular contact with Customs organizations worldwide and is actively involved in working groups that focus on Customs and security . The Association Is recognised by HM Revenue & Customs and by the British International Freight Association (BIFA).
More about AFSS on http://www.afss.org.uk
INTELLECT
Intellect is the UK trade association for the IT, telecoms and electronics industries. Its members account for over 80% of these markets and include blue-chip multinationals as well as early stage technology companies. These industries together generate around 10% of UK GDP and 15% of UK trade.
Intellect provides a collective voice for its members and drives connections with government and business to create a commercial environment in which they can thrive. Intellect represents over 750 companies ranging from SMEs to multinationals. As the hub for this community, Intellect is able to draw upon a wealth of experience and expertise to ensure that our members are best placed to tackle challenges now and in the future.
More about INTELLECT on http://www.intellectuk.org
ACITA
The Automated Customs and International Trade Association Ltd, ACITA, is a trade association formed in the early 1990’s and is incorporated as a private company limited by guarantee. It is a self-help and non profit-making group.
Members of the Association include importers and exporters from most business sectors, including large multi-national companies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SME's), sole traders, specialist consultants, freight forwarders, software houses and other service providers.
ACITA has regular bilateral meetings with HM Revenue & Customs Directorate as well as being represented on many multilateral consultative committees.
ACITA is the voice of International Trade in the UK, providing a focus and forum for traders and consultants involved in trading across borders. The association acts on the trade’s behalf as a critical partner for the UK and European authorities, and provides information and advice to its members, both on-line and through regular regional and national meetings.
More about ACITA on http://www.acita.org
EGAD
The Export Group for Aerospace & Defence (EGAD) is a non-profit making special interest industry group focusing exclusively on all aspects of export and trade control matters. EGAD operates under the joint auspices of A|D|S, the British Naval Equipment Association (BNEA) and the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI).
EGAD is the only dedicated national industrial trade body in the UK dealing with export control issues. The services provided to Members include:
- Providing reliable information concerning export control issues;
- Providing a forum for discussion and education;
- Sharing of information and experiences;
- Lobbying Government for and on behalf of the Membership.
EGAD's overall purpose may be summarised as follows: "To provide a Defence and Aerospace Industry focus for export control issues."
More about EGAD on http://www.egad.org.uk
SITPRO
The Premier Trade Facilitation Agency
SITPRO Limited is widely recognised as the world's leading trade facilitation body and for more almost 40 years has been at the vanguard of efforts to make international trade easier. Its focus is the procedures and documentation associated with international trade.
SITPRO’s primary objectives are to reduce the costs of trading, particularly to business, and to help the UK meet the challenges of globalisation. Its activities range from ‘grass roots’ problem-solving on behalf of UK businesses to high-level policy input in support of broad government and business objectives in the worldwide trade facilitation domain.
SITPRO's mission is to make international trade easier by:
- Influencing the simplification of international trade procedures;
- Promoting best trading practices;
- Developing and promoting international standards for trade documentation;
- Working towards better border regulations and the removal of international trade barriers; and
- Remaining the world's premier trade facilitation agency.
SITPRO's current activities are grouped into four key themes:
- E-Business and Documentation Standards
- International Trade Practices and Procedures
- Trade Agreements and Capacity Building
- Trade in Services
More about SITPRO on http://www.sitpro.org.uk
GS1
GS1 is a leading global organisation dedicated to the design and implementation of global standards and solutions to improve the efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains globally and across sectors. The GS1 system of standards is the most widely used supply chain standards system in the world.
- GS1 is a fully integrated global organisation with over 30 years experience in global standards.
- GS1 offers a range of products, services and solutions to fundamentally improve efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains.
- GS1 operates in multiple sectors and industries.
GS1’s vision is a world where things and related information move efficiently and securely for the benefit of businesses and improvement of people's lives, everyday, everywhere. Their mission is to be the neutral leader enabling communities to develop and implement global standards providing the tools, trust and confidence needed to achieve our vision.
More about G1 on http://www.gs1.org or on http://www.gs1uk.org