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Integration Point, Inc. Sponsors Educational Webcast - Customs Valuation - What it all means

Charlotte, NC, August 5, 2010 — Integration Point, Inc., a provider of global trade management solutions, announces the most recent webcast in its educational webcast series will focus on Customs Valuation. The webcast, which will take place on Thursday, August 19th at 2:00 p.m. EST, will feature Andrew Siciliano, Partner - Trade & Customs Practice at KPMG, LLP, as the speaker. There is no cost to attend this webcast and registrations can be completed at www.IntegrationPoint.com/webcasts/CustomsValuation_registrations.html.

During this one-hour educational webcast, Mr. Siciliano will discuss the importance of customs valuation and why a company needs to be paying attention to all the "noise" that it is causing. the discussion will focus on common valuation risks of which companies need to be aware, regardless of industry.

"Customs Valuation is a hot topic in the world of global trade," said Mr. Siciliano. "Knowing what you need to pay attention to with valuation as well as understanding how Customs interprets valuation and pricing is key. This webcast will be a great opportunity for anyone that is dealing with customs valuation, or has heard about it and wants to learn more."

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Integration Point, Inc. Named to the SupplyChainBrain Great Supply Chain Partner List for 2010

Charlotte, NC, July 27, 2010 — Over 2,800 nominations covering various industries were submitted by companies - large and small - nominating vendors and service providers whose technology, logistics, transportation or consulting services has made a significant impact on their company's efficiency and overall supply chain performance. The result - the 2010 100 Great Supply Chain Partner list, which includes Integration Point, Inc., a provider of global trade compliance and management solutions, has been published by SupplyChainBrain magazine.

The list is a culmination of responses gathered during a 6-month poll of SupplyChainBrain readers, and is a clear indication that companies are looking for vendors/partners that can help them succeed in cost savings, productivity improvements, inventory management and savings. Integration Point customers also referred to increased visibility and compliance in their import/export processes.

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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Recognizes Integration Point for Helping Customers Reach Supply Chain Excellence

Charlotte, NC, May 26, 2010 — Integration Point, Inc., a provider of global trade compliance and management solutions, has been recognized in the 2010 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100, "Supply Chain: Back to Basics and Beyond - In Search of the Roots of Supply Chain Excellence." Organizations in the Executive 100 are supply chain solution and service providers that are assisting their customers in achieving supply chain excellence and helping prepare their supply chains for post-recessionary return to growth.

Companies utilize Integration Point Global Trade Management solutions to attain supply chain excellence through automation of processes, sharing of data and connecting with supply chain partners via the web. Integration Point consistently provides flexible and reliable technology to facilitate the management of increasingly complex global trade compliance.

 

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Integration Point Chosen by National Publication for Leading the Way as a Logistics IT Provider in 2010

Charlotte, NC, May 11, 2010 — Integration Point, Inc., a provider of global trade compliance and management solutions, has been recognized, for the third year in a row, as one of the Top 100 Logistics IT Providers by Inbound Logistics - a national publication that covers demand-driven logistics practices such as supply chain management. Organizations were granted this award for their innovative solutions empowering logistics and supply chain excellence.

"In this rapidly changing global economy, companies need the right information at the right time in order to best execute on their strategy,"
said Tom Barnes, CEO of Integration Point, Inc. "Integration Point strives to consistently evolve our solutions in order to best equip our clients with the tools necessary to compete in the Global marketplace. We are honored to receive this award."

 

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Integration Point Sponsors Educational Webcast - The ABCs of FTZs: Making Foreign-Trade Zones Work for You

Charlotte, NC, April 20, 2010 — Integration Point, Inc., a provider of Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) software and global trade management solutions, announces the most recent webcast in its educational webcast series will focus on US foreign-trade zones (FTZ). The webcast, which will take place on Tuesday, April 27th at 2:00 p.m. EST, will feature Domenick Gambardella, Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, and a Past President of the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ), as the speaker. There is no cost to attend this webcast and registrations can be completed at www.IntegrationPoint.com/webcasts/FTZbenefits_registrations.html.

During this one-hour educational webcast, Mr. Gambardella will discuss how companies of all sizes can benefit from participating in a FTZ. Key points that will be covered include:

  • What is the US FTZ program - a brief overview
  • How to calculate FTZ operational savings
  • How to get a company started with an FTZ
  • What to expect during the FTZ application process

To register to attend, go to www.IntegrationPoint.com/webcasts/FTZbenefits_registrations.html.

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Integration Point Celebrates Recognition of Two Team Members as Industry Experts by National Publication

Charlotte, NC, March 10, 2010 — Supply & Demand Chain Executive has announced their tenth-annual listing of Pros to Know. Integration Point®, Inc. is proud to announce that two members — Melissa Irmen and Angela Chamberlain — were named to the list as Provider Pros to Know in the Global Supply Chain Management industry.

"This year's Provider Pros to Know have shown themselves to be thought-leaders in the Supply Chain industry," said Andrew K. Reese, Editor of Supply & Demand Chain Executive. "Highlighting the learning that the Provider Pros to Know have taken out of the Great Recession provides our readers with a wealth of best practices that they can apply in their own supply chains, as well as insights into how leading organizations are positioning themselves for competitive advantage in the Great Recovery ahead."

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Integration Point & Samjong KPMG Advisory, Inc. Form Strategic Relationship to Address Growing Free Trade Agreement Automation Needs in South Korea

Charlotte, NC, February 24, 2010 — Integration Point, Inc., a provider of global trade management compliance solutions, announces a strategic relationship with Samjong KPMG Advisory, Inc. to address the rapid expansion of free trade agreements (FTAs) in South Korea. This relationship solidifies both companies as the leading providers of free trade agreement solutions for the South Korean market. The Integration Point - Samjong KPMG Advisory relationship will provide unmatched capabilities to those companies looking for expertise in leveraging benefits of FTAs as well as automating the compliance requirements of existing FTAs such as Korea - India, Korea - EU, Korea - ASEAN, and future FTAs being negotiated such as Korea-US.

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Integration Point 10+2 Helps Importers Meet Requirements As Structured Review Period Ends

Charlotte, NC, November 19, 2009 - Compliance enforcement for the Importer Security Filing (or 10+2) begins on January 26, 2010. With only 2 months left to meet compliance requirements, many U.S. importers are still questioning if they will be ready. As importers struggle to compile the necessary information and submit documentation within the stated 24-hour timeframe, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has made it clear - if you don't have a process in place to meet 10+2 requirements, you will be fined. Integration Point, Inc., a provider of global trade management solutions, has a solution that can prevent non-compliance while efficiently managing the compilation and filing of all necessary data.

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Integration Point Global Trade Management Recognized for Assisting Companies in Their Green Supply Chain Efforts

Charlotte, NC, November 4, 2009 - Integration Point ®, Inc., a provider of global trade compliance solutions, has been recognized in the 2009 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Supply Chain Award issue. The recognition of Integration Point for this type of award is further proof that paperless trading is becoming a reality. Organizations are constantly looking for ways to not only improve compliance but meet the demands of electronic information sharing with trading partners and regulatory agencies.

"We are honored to be recognized for our commitment to providing solutions that assist companies 2009 Green Supply Chain Awardwith staying 'green' in their supply chains," said Ned Chamberlain, Vice President of Solutions Delivery at Integration Point. "Integration Point Global Trade Management is built on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform to provide needed tools to manage importing and exporting processes as well as supply chain compliance and security to our global customers."

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Content, Compliance & Connectivity - Are You Utilizing All Three To Manage Global Trade?

Complimentary ARC Advisory Group White Paper on the Importance of Using the 3C's in Your Global Trade Management Programs Now Available

Charlotte, NC, September 15, 2009 - Integration Point ®, Inc., a provider of global trade compliance software, announces a new ARC Advisory Group white paper - "Beyond Software: The Role of Content and Connectivity in Global Trade Management" - is available as a complimentary download on its website (www.IntegrationPoint.com). This informative resource discusses the importance of deploying a global trade management solution that addresses all three components - compliance, content, and connectivity.

"The ARC white paper highlights the importance for companies to build a global trade compliance program that includes not only software functionality to meet regulatory requirements, but more importantly, provides baked-in trade content and supply chain connectivity that is already established," said Clay Perry, Senior Vice President - Global Markets at Integration Point.

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Integration Point New Release Provides Enhanced Tools for Compliance Managers to Manage Global Trade

Charlotte, NC, September 8, 2009 - Integration Point ®, Inc., a provider of global trade compliance software, announced that a new release of its Global Trade Management (GTM) solution is now available. Integration Point GTM provides multi-national companies with a secure platform to manage compliance to trade regulations, utilize up-to-date trade content, and connect to trade partners around the world.

This release includes updates to the following Integration Point solutions:

  • Global Trade Content
  • Foreign-Trade Zones Management
  • Free Trade Agreement Management
  • Importer Security Filing or 10+2
  • Export Management

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Integration Point Recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive for Helping Customers Proactively Manage Global Trade

Top 100 Supply & Demand ChainCharlotte, NC, July 1, 2009 - Integration Point ®, Inc., a provider of global trade compliance software, has been recognized in 2009 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100. The 2009 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 are supply chain solution and service providers that are helping their customers and clients both respond to the downturn, and more importantly, position themselves ahead for growth.

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Integration Point Chosen by Inbound Logistics for Excellence in Providing Innovative and Practical Global Trade Management & Compliance Solutions

Charlotte, NC, May 7, 2009 - Integration Point ®, Inc., a provider of global trade compliance software, has been selected out of a group of 300+ companies, for the second year in a row, as one of the Top 100 Logistics IT Providers by Inbound Logistics. The award is granted to those organizations who strive for excellence through their offering of innovative technology and practical solutions.

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Free Entry Visibility White Paper, Tips Sheet and Tutorial

Charlotte, NC, April 22, 2009 - Integration Point ®, a trade compliance software provider, mad available a set of free entry visibility educational materials including a self-running tutorial, white paper, and tips sheet.

According to Michael Lamoureux of the Sourcing Innovation blog, "A key component of trade visibility is entry visibility. An entry visibility solution allows a company to manage the trade compliance process associated with the import of goods that starts when they leave a foreign supplier's warehouse and ends when they reach their (initial) destination."

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Access the tips sheet here.

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Integration Point Adds Entry Visibility to Real Time Global Trade Management & Compliance Platform

Charlotte, NC, March 31, 2009 - Integration Point ®, a trade compliance software provider, announced today a solution to assist importers with automating the error-prone, time-consuming and ongoing manual process of validating entries on a regular basis. Using Integration Point Entry Visibility, importers have a global view of all entries filed. This increases trade compliance and ensures that all available savings are realized when importing goods. Entry Visibility gives importers real-time visibility into 100% of their entries around the globe.

"To achieve the greatest value proposition, a global trade management (GTM) solution must provide three key elements: compliance software, up-to-date trade content, and connectivity to customs and trading partners," said Adrian Gonzalez, Director of Logistics Executive Council, ARC Advisory Group. "The role of compliance, content, and connectivity is clearly evident in the entry validation process, which is why this solution from Integration point is well-aligned with customer requirements."

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Integration Point Vice President Recognized as Global Trade Management Expert by National Publication

Charlotte, NC, March 24, 2009 - This week, Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine announced the ninth-annual listing of Pros to Know in its February/March 2009 issue. Integration Point,® Inc. is proud to announce that for a second year in a row, Melissa Irmen — Vice President of Products & Strategy, has been named to this list as a Provider Pro to Know in the Global Trade and Supply Management industries.

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Integration Point Becomes Partners-In-Protection (PIP) Associate

Charlotte, NC, February 17, 2009 - Integration Point®, a trade compliance software provider, has become a Partners-in-Protection (PIP) Associate. Integration Point PIP Certification Software helps automate risk analysis while increasing compliance with government regulations and improving the security of global supply chains.

Integration Point PIP Certification Software allows users to capture and analyze supplier security profiles in real time. As each question is answered, the impact to the overall risk rating is calculated instantly rather than waiting for all answers to be returned and compiled manually.

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Integration Point Denied Trade Screening Solution Provides Additional Searching Capabilities for Exporters

Charlotte, NC, January 22, 2009 - Integration Point®, a trade compliance software provider, announced today new searching capabilities for its Denied Trade Screening Solution. The Integration Point Denied Trade Screening (DTS) Solution provides export screening for more than just denied parties; the screening can also include embargoed countries or restricted products providing exporters a comprehensive search for all types of denied parties. The new DTS capability, called recursive searching, provides exporters a tool to quickly build complex searches to easily identify specific screening results.

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For CEVA Logistics & Integration Point 10+2 Adds Up to one Web-based Tool for Import Compliance

Charlotte, NC, January 6, 2009 - Integration Point®, a leading provider of real time global trade
management solutions, and CEVA Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, have formed a partnership to provide CEVA Logistics customers with a comprehensive, on-demand workflow solution for Importer Security Filings (ISF), more commonly known as 10+2.

Using the Integration Point Advanced Trade Data Solution, CEVA Logistics provides its customers with the ability to not only capture all the data elements required for an ISF, but also to manage the workflow around validating and submitting that information to CBP.


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Integration Point Annual User Conference Provided Information Exchange & Networking for Global Trade Community

Charlotte, NC, July 1, 2008 - Integration Point®, a leading provider of real time global trade
management solutions, recently held Integration08 - a two-day conference attended by
Integration Point clients, partners and others in the global trade community. Integration08 took
place June 17-19 in Charlotte, NC, and provided attendees with up-to-date information on topics
such as handling the impending Importer Security Filing (commonly known as "10+2") regulations
for US imports, managing global trade regulations, understanding duty deferral programs around
the world, leveraging multiple trade agreements and more.


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GT Nexus and Integration Point Create Strategic Alliance

GT Nexus and Integration Point today announced a strategic partnership to provide a range of global trade and logistics solutions that leverage the two companies’ best-in-class on-demand, hosted offerings. GT Nexus runs an industry-backed trade and logistics management portal and the Integration Point real time GTM solution provides up-to-date global trade compliance.


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Integration Point AWARDED 2008 Top 100 Logistics IT Provider BY INBOUND LOGISTICS

Every April, Inbound Logistics editors recognize 100 logistics IT companies that support and enable logistics excellence. Selecting the annual Top 100 Logistics IT providers is no small task, given the pace of change and the number of new entrants in the logistics technology market. Inbound Logistics editors whittled this year's list from more than 300 companies through a comprehensive process of evaluating questionnaires, conducting research, and soliciting reader feedback. The goal is to provide a balanced and accurate assessment of our readers' needs and the logistics IT companies we believe are best suited to meet their specific requirements. All companies selected reflect leadership by answering Inbound Logistics readers' need for simplicity, ROI, and efficient implementation.


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Integration Point Expands Presence in Asia

Integration Point®, a provider of real time global trade management solutions, announced its expanded Asian presence with the opening of a new office in Gujarat, India. Integration Point is conducting this expansion in response to the continued market growth in the Asia region.


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Integration Point Delivers Release 5.0 of Global Trade Management Solution

Integration Point®, a provider of real time global trade management solutions, announced that release 5.0 of its Global Trade Management (GTM) Solution is now available.  By providing consistent, secure, and real time global trade capabilities over the Internet, Integration Point customers avoid costly compliance problems and reduce wasteful inventory that is often required by less integrated GTM processes.  With this new release Integration Point customers can better access compliance content that has been more tightly integrated throughout the product suite.


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New Study, Co-Sponsored by Integration Point, Reveals Top Corporate Priorities in Global Trade Compliance

The study shows that global trade compliance is now a critical part of corporate global trade management (GTM) improvement efforts: 74% of all companies (and 94% of the Best-in-Class) are currently in the process of improving their global trade compliance practices, with an additional 21% planning to begin improvements in 2008.


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Integration Point’s Melissa Irmen Recognized as 2008 Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

This is a listing of individuals from a software firm or service provider, consultancy, or analyst or research firm who have a vision for the 21st century supply chain and have personally helped clients apply technology or processes to modernize their supply chains.  Melissa Irmen, VP of Products & Strategy for Integration Point, was one of these recognized individuals.


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Integration Point, Inc. to Present ACE Information at AAEI

Integration Point’s VP of Products & Strategy, Melissa Irmen, will participate as an invited speaker at the upcoming American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) Western Regional Conference in Newport Beach, CA January 20-22, 2008. As a Trade Ambassador to the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Irmen works closely with CBP advising the agency of the needs of the trade in the creation of CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system.


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Integration Point, Inc. Delivers First Real Time Global Trade Management Solution

Integration Point, Inc., a provider of Global Trade Management (GTM) Software solutions, has today announced that it is first to market with a Real Time Global Trade Management (Real Time GTM TM) solution. As a key part of their strategy to deliver a comprehensive global trade network, Integration Point has taken a major step to help companies better plan and execute global trade.


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Integration Point, Inc. Expands Operations in Mexico

Integration Point, Inc., a provider of Global Trade Management (GTM) Software solutions, has today announced the expansion of its operations to a new office in Torreon, Mexico.  The office located in the Laguna Trade Center is strategically located near the airport, many logistics providers, and government agencies.


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Global Corporations Recognize Savings Potential of Trade Compliance Improvements

Best in Class together with Average companies are twice as likely to be using an export or import compliance automation module as part of their GTM technology platform, says a new Aberdeen Group benchmark study titled “Global Trade Management Strategies: Surviving Growing Complexities in 2007”.


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