[photo credit: Export Development Council via iNFORMS (EDC eNewsletter)]
ARISE Plus Philippines recently led the workshop on optimizing the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program for Bureau of Customs readiness, focusing on advanced supply chain and logistics principles to raise awareness among economic operators.
Attended by AEO experts, Trade Regulatory Government Agencies (TRGAs), and private companies already accredited with the AEO program, the workshop explained how the AEO program can serve as a future game changer, highlighting its tangible benefits to companies.
The workshop was divided into six sessions with topics covering support for Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs), the use of modern technologies to bolster the AEO, the AEO Scheme for SMEs, and initiatives such as green customs and digitalization.
Coca-Cola Beverage Philippines Inc. (CCBPI) and Toyota Motors Philippines (TMP) shared their experiences with the AEO program.
AEO promotes trade facilitation that aids seamless movement of goods across borders by utilizing risk management and modern technology.
The Export Development Council (EDC), through the Networking Committee on Trade Policies and Procedures Simplification (NCTPPs), supports the implementation of the AEO program to streamline trade procedures, enhance ease of doing business, and foster the growth of the country’s exports.
