Supply Chain and Logistics Committee Meeting and Presentation on Authorized Economic Operator
18th July 2018On 18th July 2018, AMCHAM’s Supply Chain and Logistics Committee organised a Learning & Sharing (L&S) Session on ‘Authorized Economic Operator’ followed by a committee meeting. The meeting commenced with opening remarks by Ms. Surabhi Wahal Regional Director – Western Region, AMCHAM, followed by welcome remarks by Mr. Kumar Kandaswami, Chairman – Supply Chain and Logistics Committee and Partner, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Pvt. Ltd.

As part of the committee’s L&S initiative a presentation on ‘Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) – A Tool For Efficiency In International Trade’ was made by Mr. Prashant Deshpande, Partner, Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP and Mr. Himanshu Tewari, Partner, Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP. The presentation highlights included benefits and features of the AEO program, stakeholders interests and AEO – readiness assessment framework. The presentation was followed by an active discussion by members on the SCL survey, visit to the Dow India Technology Centre and ideation on forthcoming events. The meeting concluded with closing remarks by Mr. Kandaswami.