SAP Global Trade
Services (GTS).
Westernacher Consulting combines deep SAP GTS expertise with the powerful capabilities of SAP Global Trade Services to deliver a unified platform that enhances compliance, accelerates customs processes, and provides real-time visibility through automated workflows. We help your business operate faster, work smarter, and stay competitive in international trade.
Global trade is evolving faster than ever and with it comes a new level of complexity. Importers, exporters, and trade partners face mounting pressure to maintain compliance, speed up cross-border transactions, and deliver exceptional experiences. Success requires intelligent global trade management solutions that simplify operations while staying ahead of constant regulatory change.
What is SAP Global Trade Services?
SAP Global Trade Services (SAP GTS) is SAP’s premier solution for intelligent, automated global trade operations. As the core of SAP’s Global Trade Management suite, SAP GTS transforms international trade complexity into streamlined, transparent processes that integrate seamlessly with your SAP landscape.
Organizations implementing SAP GTS report 95%+ automation in sanctioned party screening, 60-80% faster customs processing, and 30-50% reductions in trade compliance costs. Real-time monitoring, automated compliance checks, and enterprise integration eliminate regulatory risk while accelerating cross-border movement.
Deployment options.
On Premise
SAP GTS E4H On-Premise delivers robust global trade compliance with full control over data, security, and system customization.
On Cloud
SAP GTS E4H in a Cloud environment provides secure, compliant trade management with the flexibility of cloud infrastructure making it scalable, future-ready global trade compliance with reduced operational complexity.
Key benefits of SAP GTS.
Compliance Automation
95%+ automation of sanctioned party screening, embargo checks, and license determination eliminates manual processing and reduces penalty risk.
Faster Clearance
60-80% reduction in customs processing time through automated declarations and direct customs connectivity (ATLAS, AES, ICS).
Real-Time Visibility
Centralized dashboard provides complete oversight of global trade activities, compliance status, and process bottlenecks.
Duty Cost Reduction
30-50% savings through automated Free Trade Agreement utilization and preference management.
Enterprise Integration
Native integration with SAP S/4HANA, ECC, TM, EWM, and non-SAP systems ensures data consistency.
Intelligent Automation
70-80% reduction in manual processing time allows teams to focus on strategic risk management.
SAP GTS core components.
Sanctioned Party List Screening
Real-time screening against global restricted party databases (SDN, Denied Persons, Entity List, EU sanctions) with fuzzy logic matching and complete audit trails.
Embargo & Export Controls
Automated evaluation of transactions against country restrictions, embargo laws, and export control regulations (EAR, ITAR, dual-use controls) to prevent violations.
License Management
Automatic determination of export license requirements based on classification, destination, and end-use. Tracks validity periods, consumption, and approaching expirations.
Customs Management
Generates import/export declarations from transactional data with electronic connectivity to global customs systems. Eliminates manual entry and ensures country-specific compliance.
Special Procedures
Manages bonded warehouses, IPR/PUCC, OPR, and Foreign Trade Zones with inventory tracking, duty suspension monitoring, and comprehensive audit trails.
Preference Management
Automates FTA qualification (USMCA, EU agreements, bilateral FTAs), generates certificates of origin, and maintains supplier declarations for duty reduction.
Intrastat Reporting
Automates EU statistical reporting for intra-community trade with country-specific formats and electronic submission capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
SAP GTS stands for SAP Global Trade Services, SAP’s comprehensive solution for managing international trade compliance, customs processes, and global trade operations.
Typical implementations require 6-12 months depending on scope complexity, number of countries, integration requirements, and organizational readiness.
SAP GTM (Global Trade Management) is the suite name encompassing multiple solutions. SAP GTS (Global Trade Services) is the flagship compliance and customs management application within that suite.
Implementation costs typically range from $250,000 to $2M+ depending on deployment model (cloud vs. on-premise), company size, transaction volume, required modules, and integration complexity. Contact Westernacher for a customized assessment.
Yes, SAP GTS integrates with non-SAP ERP systems including Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and Infor through standard interfaces, web services, and APIs. Integration complexity varies by platform.
Organizations typically achieve: 30-50% duty cost reduction through FTA utilization, 60-80% faster customs processing, 70-80% reduction in manual compliance work, and penalty avoidance of $100,000+ annually. Most realize ROI within 18-24 months.
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