Kewill enables Nobel to get control of export documents

2 November 2007

Guildford, UK, – Following the introduction of new regulations by Customs, Kewill is upgrading the SPEX automated export document production and management system for Nobel, a manufacturer of nitrocellulose, to reduce the time taken to process export documentation.

Nobel exports nitrocellulose all over the world and must comply with both standard and regional regulation for the export of hazardous chemicals and the new version of SPEX is integrated with Nobel’s Sage ERP system. SPEX can automatically populate data on export documents as needed which results in a streamlined “hands free” document preparation process.

David Cunningham, Nobel IT said, “With the new Kewill system we expect to smooth the progress of data migration and improve the interface to our ERP systems. For our users, it will mean improved response times.”

Jacquie Boast, Chief Marketing Officer and COO Kewill Business Integration said, “Kewill’s expertise in global trade management supports companies like Nobel address the proliferation of customs requirements brought about by globalisation. A fully automated system is now the only sensible option for any company that exports goods.”

In SPEX, data is entered only once, and documents can be previewed and edited directly (and saved as a PDF) for specific requirements (i.e. Letter of Credit), without affecting the core database(s). SPEX can also prepare (in printed or electronic format) and electronically transmit Customs reporting for export shipments as required. A graphical user interface is available for exceptions management, such as rejections by Customs or verification of a restricted party.

About Nobel Enterprises
Nobel Enterprises Limited is a subsidiary of Inabata & Co Ltd of Japan, which provides innovative solutions and services for information technology, electronics, chemicals, plastics, housing materials and food enterprises worldwide. Nobel is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial grade nitrocellulose, a film forming resin used in the inks and coatings market.

About Kewill
Kewill Systems Plc is a leading provider of global solutions for the dynamic supply network. The dynamic supply network enables enhanced responsiveness to customers through flexible connectivity between partners and systems, providing improved visibility and effective compliance, bridging the gap from a traditional rigid supply chain.

With over 35 years experience in the supply chain space, Kewill is a long-time innovator of software focusing on business integration, order management, transportation management, international trade logistics, service logistics and visibility solutions for global trading communities.

Kewill has implemented over 40,000 systems worldwide and our global customer base which entrusts us with the management of their supply networks includes Allianz, A.N. Deringer, Atlantic Forwarding, Baltrans Logistics, BHS, DHL, DSV, FedEx, Frans Maas, General Electric, General Motors, Glasgow City Council, JD Williams, Littlewoods, Mazda, Mitsubishi, MMA, Nintendo, Nisa Today’s, Legal & General, Panalpina, Philips, Pratt & Whitney, Sainsbury’s, Texas Instruments, TNT,  Towergate Insurance, UPS.

For further information please contact:
Chris Quinn
Fieldworks Marketing
Tel. (UK) +44 (0)1435 873080
chrisq@fieldworksmarketing.co.uk