# Export Management System

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Sobald a company exports regularly to third countries, manual processing of customs declarations and export documents quickly becomes a bottleneck – this is where an Export Management System (EMS) comes in.

Sobald a company exports regularly to third countries, manual processing of customs declarations and export documents quickly becomes a bottleneck – this is where an Export Management System (EMS) comes in. It captures order data, generates export documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin, prepares electronic customs declarations, and coordinates freight bookings within a single workflow. The system also handles compliance tasks: embargo checks, sanctions list screening, and audit-proof document retention. In practice, an EMS is typically connected to the ERP system or shipping software via interface, so data needs to be entered only once. This measurably reduces error rates and shortens processing time per shipment. An EMS should not be confused with export processing procedures, which describe the organisational process itself regardless of the software used.

**Source:** [https://www.sap.com/products/global-trade-services/export-management.html](https://www.sap.com/products/global-trade-services/export-management.html)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Export Management System |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 131 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://www.sap.com/products/global-trade-services/export-management.html |

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