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Instead of stacking file folders on shelves, more and more companies today are moving towards using systems for digital archiving. Today, people spend around two thirds of their working time … processing documents. Creating, checking, sending, filing - all this costs them a lot of time and often also nerves. In the article, you will learn about the advantages of electronic archiving and what to look for when choosing digital archiving software.

Innovation is a process that renews and updates an area, a product or a service by applying new procedures, introducing new techniques or establishing successful ideas. But what does that actually … mean in practice?

ATLAS-IMPOST was launched in Germany on the customs side in mid-January. Now there is an end to transitional solutions or the transmission of a complete data set for small consignments. For companies, … the electronic customs declaration is to be made via the specially created ATLAS-IMPOST system (import clearance of postal and courier consignments).

A status quo of the customs and export control relevant processes in the company is important for an effective internal control system (ICS) as well as for your own 'clarity'. We know from our … experience that processes in the customs area often remain unchanged for a long time and have 'grown historically'. As a result, potential savings, especially in the area of digitalisation, are often not recognised.

The trend towards online training is clearly noticeable. But what is the difference to the past? Is there one at all?

Good service creates happy customers and also satisfied employees. A fast response time, the right contact persons and your individual workflows are the key to success. A good ticket system helps … you organise and automate. It can be a useful tool in the customs department to create transparency and standardise processes.

As regards the digitization of customs formalities, Switzerland is more advanced than, for example, Germany. In this interview, you will learn how the digitization of customs is going and what … the opportunities are. So, what can we learn from our neighbors in the field of digitization?

Which data bring me added value and benefit at the end of the day? Can I make an evaluation quickly and at any time? What resources do I need? How can success in customs clearance be measured? … If you do not have the facts and figures, many opportunities for your company's development can remain hidden.

Digital Mindset stands for openness and curiosity, willingness to take risks, and passion. As a change process driven by technological progress, digitization today requires much faster thinking … and acting. But what does that mean exactly? And how can you change your mindset?

In the course of digitization, OCR technology is a step towards closing the gap between analog and digital data. It helps to avoid mistakes and at the same time to save time. But - what are the … special features - what should be considered - when using this technology in the customs world?

Semi-annual reports to the German Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) usually involve a time-consuming process. BAFA, therefore, offers a free interface with the ELAN-K2 … export system for the automated transmission of data. But how does this work and what does XML, API and ERP mean?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing and covers tasks in a wide variety of industries - including in the world of customs. However, that does not mean that you, as a customs expert, are … superfluous. Instead, AI makes your day-to-day work easier. We'll explain how exactly, based on an example of the AI ​​that we use at Grenzlotsen!

Well-maintained master data is a basic requirement for the success of your projects. Therefore, get tips for efficient and sustainable master data maintenance - so that you are well prepared … in the project phase.

Is good master data the foundation of digitization? As we're asking like this, you will surely already guess the answer: Yes, master data is a decisive factor for successful digitization - if … you understand how to use it correctly. You can find out why this is the case and how you can ensure good quality master data in this article!

The digital twin is the exact virtual representation of a product or system that exactly describes the individual properties of the real counterpart. So there is a 1:1 relationship between the … digital and physical world. The digital twin behaves in the virtual environment in the same way as the physical counterpart in reality. As a virtual image, with real data included, the digital twin enables all "what-if" questions to be answered. By simulating optimization approaches, the digital twin makes change effects visible as a whole.

With the IT process ATLAS (translates as Automated Tariff and Local Customs Processing System), the clearance and monitoring of cross-border goods traffic are guaranteed and controlled. ATLAS … is the German customs administration’s IT solution, with which customs clearance and internal process handling are automated.