Overview of TF Domains

TF Domains
Business, Approaches and Methodologies

Overview of TF Domains
The generic approach to Trade Facilitation Implementation
Consultation and Cooperation
E-business solutions
Business Process Analysis
Business Domains
Approaches & Methodologies Domains
Purchasing
Transport
Customs
Payment

Business Domains Reflect Supply Chain Model
The generic approach to Trade Facilitation Implementation
Consultation and Cooperation
E-business solutions
Business Process Analysis
Business Domains
Approaches & Methodologies Domains
Purchasing
Transport
Customs
Payment
Pay
Ship
Buy

Purchasing & Payment Domains
Order processes
Procurement; government procurement (WTO)
Delivery terms – Incoterms
Pre-shipment inspection
ICC Model Sales Contract
Payment methods; e-payment
Banking; insurances (letters of credit; guarantees)
Invoicing
E-signatures

Shipping and Transport Domain
Model transport contracts and documentation
IMO – sea
ICAO and IATA – air
IRU – road
UIC – rail
FIATA – multi-modal
Cargo handling, shipping instructions
Dangerous Goods
Port and airport management/interfaces

Governments
Citizens/Consumers
Business/Industry
Air
Sea
Road
Rail
Clearance
Cross-Border
Management
Import
Export
Transit
Modes of Transport
Stakeholders
Scope of CBM & Customs Domain in Itinerary
Export
Import
Transit
Security
Customs Domain

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Measures Were Selected Along TF Principles…
Effectiveness
Efficiency
… And Highest Effect On Trade Flows and Cost
Trade Facilitation Indicators: Impact on Trade Cost1
1 - OECD Trade Policy Working Papers No. 118, 2011
Transparency
Predictability
Consistency
Trade Facilitation Principles

A&M Domains Underpin TF Efforts
The generic approach to Trade Facilitation Implementation
Consultation and Cooperation
E-business solutions
Business Process Analysis
Business Domains
Approaches & Methodologies Domains
Purchasing
Transport
Customs
Payment

Business Process Analysis Domain
Trade Facilitation projects typically have an inter-organizational scope
Many parties are involved, communication within the project’s scope and projects themselves are complex, manifold and highly important
BPA provides the structured approach to such projects

Session 3 Approach
1. Introduction
2. Group Work – 2 Domains per Group
3. Plenary – Presentation of Group Results