Declarations of Origin of Goods: The Importance of Digitalization
Declarations of origin are essential documents in international trade: they certify where a product was manufactured and determine eligibility for reduced duties, trade benefits, and compliance with preferential agreements between countries. Any errors or missing information in this documentation can lead to sanctions, customs delays, disputes, and unexpected costs that directly impact the supply chain.
Despite their strategic value, many companies still manage these declarations manually—using Excel spreadsheets, scattered emails, and non-standardized documents. The result? Slow processes, poor traceability, and the inability to ensure that all declarations are up to date and aligned with evolving regulations.
This is where digitalization comes into play: centralizing and automating the management of declarations of origin enables Procurement, Logistics, and Compliance departments to reduce risk, simplify verification, and gain a complete, always-updated view of the supply chain. A digital platform also makes it possible to track supplier accountability, collect standardized declarations, monitor expiration dates, and integrate the process with supplier qualification and onboarding workflows.
Declarations of Origin with IUNGO
Automatic Sending of Requests to Suppliers: Requests are automatically sent to suppliers via IUNGOmail, simplifying the collection of origin declarations.
Real-Time Monitoring: The status of declarations is always under control, with intuitive dashboards for centralized management and progress tracking.
Alerts for Expired or Missing Documents: Expired declarations are promptly identified so updates can be requested.
Advanced Archiving and Search: Declarations can be quickly archived and retrieved using intuitive filters.
Updated Documents: Validated information and updated certificates can be sent with just one click.
