Global Satellite Communication And Internet Services Provider Eliminates Import Filing Hurdles Using SAP GTS Broker Solution

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Broker integration with expeditors for US Import Filings.

Provision of an SAP PO system in the Echostar environment.

Echostar is a global provider of satellite communication and Internet services with more than 2,100 employees across a dozen countries worldwide. Its customers span more than 100 countries, and servicing them requires the company to constantly optimize its customer service and supply chain processes.

The ChallengeThe client wanted to streamline its foreign trade processes, specifically the following:

SolutionEchostar partnered with Ropaar, the TradeBlazers in Global Trade, to implement a standard SAP GTS Broker solution. Using its TradeBlazers’ Approach, Ropaar helped the client replace legacy and non-standard broker integration with electronic integration to streamline its US Import filing processes. The project was completed in just 6 months, allowing the client to quickly realize ROI.

Replaced custom developed integration that fed PO/ASNs to Expeditors with a standard SAP GTS Broker solution.

OutcomesThe GTS project resulted in various competitive advantages, including the following:

Implemented an importer-centric filing model with EchoStar controlling all data and sending a compliant import entry to US Customs.

Achieved improved data quality, compliance, and minimized brokerage fees.

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GTS standard XML integration with expeditors proprietary file format.