Our Services
Supply Chain
Optimisation &
Improvements
We are Supply Chain Analyst’s trained by the National Skills Academy to provide the best in breed International Trade and Supply Chain support.
We identify and eliminate waste from processes through our data capture and diagnostics.
We can delivery this in a number of ways including, through a site audit, remote data analysis or where data is not available or trusted by setting up data capture.
There's nothing worse than paying for a container of 'air' or over production for an excessive inventory of stock that doesn't move, but costs you to store it.
Customs Entry Declarations &
Customs Auditing
We work closely within the world of International Trade and Customs Compliance. All shipping, import, export businesses are required by law to comply with Customs Regulations in this regard.
That's why we guarantee our Customs Entries unlike any other brokerage in the UK. In addition we also offer a price match or better. Our partner is the largest Customs Processing organisation in Asia. With Customs fraud, tariff code allocation, sanctions and advice you are safe in our hands.
Ask about our Customs 360 platform and BI reporting abilities.
Authorised
Economic
Operator
AEO is the abbreviation of 'Authorised Economic Operator' and it is a European Trust -A-Trader Quality Mark for Traders Authorised by HMRC Customs.
Blue Bear are the most experienced company in the UK to guide you through this process. None of our AEO applications have ever failed.
Talk to us regarding being AEO application ready in just 60 days, or our integrated maintenance and training platform that keeps you AEO compliant through automation.
Why not see how this can support your customs compliance regime?
Customs Trade
Partnership
Against Terrorism
We deliver C-TPAT in North America to support UK and European Imports and Export trade compliance for all sectors, trades and industries.
Like the AEO, it is a Mutually Recognised quality mark that unites the EU and UK with North America.
Talk to us about C-TPAT inspection preparation and maintenance.
We have developed automated platforms to support your business and your supply chain compliance maintenance and training. Why not ask for a demo?
International Trade Sustainability &
Currency Exchange Review
We look to support clients with same day payments to Asia, in particular, China and Taiwan in order to speed up Supply Chain release of goods as well as reduce the cost of currency exchange in support of international trading terms.
We know that trading is volatile at times and this service supports your business and your supplier too.
With our platform backed by VISA your money is safe as you trade internationally with secure, compliant banking facilities that save you money, time and improve your supply chain just in time delivery plans.
Freight Optimisation
&
Last Mile Review
We deliver freight cost, quality and delivery reviews in order to ensure that you get the best possible service and protection of your reputation.
We consider your customer journey and ensure that this process holistically delivers whilst reducing cost.
We can monitor this ongoing to ensure the rates do not go up and leave you in a vulnerable, cash negative position.
International Trade
& Lean Supply Chain Training
We deliver training for the Competent Person for AEO Accreditation as well as a wide range of compliances including: Customs Compliance
AEO Compliance
CTPAT Compliance
IPR (Inward Processing Relief)
Testing Products
Inco Terms
Bonded Warehousing
CFSP
Supply Chain Security
Process Improvements
Safety & Security
Safe Storage
Tariff Classifications

Start Your AEO journey
with Blue Bear’s Online Self-Assessment!

Are you looking to apply for HMRC’s Customs AEO, but are concerned if you have the required processes and standards in place to be authorised as the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)? Are you put off by Timescales, by Cost, or by the amount of Admin required to maintain it?
The Blue Bear Partnership have completed over 50 successful AEO's, releasing over £200 million released from Bank Guarantees! With a 100% success rate, we are offering UK Businesses the unique opportunity to start their own AEO journey with our AEO Self-Assessment. No more waiting! No more expensive fees! We wanted to make the AEO an opportunity for as many businesses as we can. We have devised a short set of prerequisite questions to save you spending money unnecessarily and an opportunity to contact us if you should have any questions.
Once completed, one of our Consultants will prepare a full AEOC GAP Analysis & Feedback Report along with a full Project Delivery Plan. We can work with you in various forms whether project manager, co-ordinator or consultative support. Whatever you chose be rest assured you’re with the best!
For a Full AEO Assessment & Analysis Feedback Presentation The Blue Bear Partnership click the button below...
End To End Supply Chain Consultancy
Here at Blue Bear we are proud to be unlike any consultancy firm that you've dealt with before. We are passionate about business and people. We understand that 'people' are the difference between success and failure in business.
At Blue Bear we have a wide scope of services to compliment the various departments, processes and internal services required within an organisation. We believe knowledge should be shared, so as part of our services we offer training and development to sustain the knowledge and support your organisations growth.


Authorised Economic Operator Scheme
If you’re involved in the international supply chain and currently carry out customs-related activities throughout the European Union, you might want to consider applying for AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) status, no matter what size of business you operate.
Depending on the type of certificate you apply for, benefits can include easier access to certain customs simplifications or facilitations from safety controls and customs security. There are numerous AEO certificates that you might want to start researching, so you know you’re applying for the one that will suit your business best – although a UK business consultancy firm can help you with this and offer you advice on which may be most appropriate for you and your brand.
We have enabled over £200m of cash flow injections to date
Ask us about
being 'AEO Ready' in just 60 days!
CTPAT
Are you thinking of expanding or selling directly into the USA, Canada or Mexico?
The CTPAT will be essential in order to enable your stock to pass seamlessly through these borders. We have a great number of years experience within this are and can support your application as USA based CTPAT experts!


Maintain YOUR AEO with Library Suite
Library Suite is a 'Live Library' that will automate the monitoring, reviewing and maintenance required for compliance processes.
Some Great Features
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Stores all file types in a safe and secure AWS environment.
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Calendar Prompts.
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E-Sign and automatic Training Matrix recordings.
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Cloud-based, which enables company wide reporting, for multi-department, multi-site operations anytime and anywhere.
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Are you looking to source products?
Our sister company Blue Bear EDU provide unique products for the Education industry using our very special supply chain knowledge.
Designs are created with the Education audience and the curriculum in mind. We specialise in creating products within areas of the curriculum such as Reading, Writing, Mathematics and Science.
We also share Social and Environmental Learning ideas around PHSE, Sensory, Anti-Bullying, School Counsellor and Ambassadors for Positive Learning Pathways.
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