MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENHANCING INTEGRATED PROCESSES IN THE CUSTOMS AND LOGISTICS SERVICES SECTOR

Abstract

The article discusses the issues of modern electronic technologies implementation in managing integrated processes in the customs and logistics services sector in Ukraine. It is argued that collection and processing of large amounts of information are hardly possible without the use of latest information technology advancements. It has been verified that to operate effectively, the "Electronic Customs" should involve close interaction between all its subsystems, such  as electronic declaration; electronic document management; risk analysis and risk management; transit control delivery; single interdepartmental automated system for collecting, storing and processing information; implementation of fully automated government control; unified database of regulatory and reference documentation used for customs purposes; information support for audit and law enforcement activities. The research findings have revealed a number of benefits of using the electronic declaration pattern, in particular, it contributes to boosting trade, reducing the time period for customs control, eliminating of subjective factors while handling customs procedures through the use of online prior notification and preliminary electronic customs declaration in the frameworks of customs clearance of goods and customs documents and goods delivery. Ultimately, building a multifunctional integrated system of "Electronic Customs" is focused towards better facilitating and enhancing the customs units performances by speeding up customs control and customs clearance procedures, improving the public service quality in the area government customs regulation, mitigating the risk of any illegal actions and corruption along with ensuring and enhancing the customs services security in Ukraine, contributing to further development, adaptation and successful harmonization of information systems of the State Customs Service of Ukraine to the European Union standards and good practice.