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SI PRO reflects on an exciting and insightful day at the Forum for SAP GTS Edition for SAP HANA on October 7, 2025!

In light of current global challenges, increasing tariff volatility, and growing complexity due to sanctions and compliance requirements, having a strong setup in this area is more important than ever. The forum offered numerous expert presentations, panel discussions, and best-practice examples centered around SAP Global Trade Services (GTS). The focus was on current developments in foreign trade, customs processing, and compliance.

Our GTS experts engaged extensively with SAP and other participants to exchange insights on requirements and innovations. A particular highlight was the preview of the upcoming SAP GTS 2025 release, which will, for the first time, integrate AI-powered features into SAP GTS.

As a long-standing SAP partner, SI PRO is well-prepared for the SAP GTS Edition 2025 and supports companies in making the most of the new functionalities.

Feel free to contact us to learn more about the innovations in SAP GTS 2025 and to prepare your system for the latest developments!

SI PRO is now an official global partner of Descartes Systems Group, a world-leading provider. With the Descartes CustomsInfo Inventory, Descartes delivers up-to-date global customs, tariff, and trade data as well as sanctions lists for SAP Global Trade Services (SAP GTS).

Through the partnership with SI PRO, this high-quality global trade content is embedded directly into SAP GTS processes. This enables companies to manage their international trade more efficiently, compliantly, and cost-effectively.

 

On May 6–7, 2025, Engage25 took place in Philadelphia – a leading industry conference for experts in product safety, sustainability, product stewardship and regulatory compliance.
The focus was on current developments in product compliance, new regulatory requirements, and strategies for integrating sustainability into corporate processes.

The event provided an excellent platform for exchanging ideas with international professionals and industry peers.

SI PRO GmbH participated as a sponsor and exhibitor at the SAP for EHS and Product Compliance Conference held on March 18–19, 2025, in Budapest. This international expert conference brought together SAP users, professionals, and industry representatives from around the world to discuss the latest developments, strategies, and innovations in Product Compliance and Environment, Health & Safety (EHS).

As a long-standing SAP partner with proven expertise in these areas, we showcased our latest developments and services at our booth, all designed to optimize compliance processes and promote sustainable business practices. With best practices and tailor-made solutions, we help companies to manage risks efficiently, secure revenue, and protect the environment.

Our experts were available for in-depth discussions and demonstrated how companies can implement regulatory requirements in a reliable and future-ready manner. The direct exchange with SAP users and fellow professionals provided valuable insights into challenges, strategies, and best practices across different industries.

We would like to thank all visitors for the engaging conversations and the strong interest in our solutions!

SI PRO GmbH participated as a partner at the Chem-Academy expert conference “Product Safety in the Chemical Industry” held on January 27–28, 2025 in Cologne, Germany. The event provided a valuable platform for exchanging insights on current regulatory challenges and innovative solutions in the field of product safety.

As an SAP service partner specializing in Product Compliance, Product Safety, and Sustainability, SI PRO presented its latest developments and demonstrated how companies can efficiently meet increasing regulatory requirements using SAP-based solutions. Key topics included the EU Chemicals Strategy, REACH revisions, Safe and Sustainable by Design, and the Digital Product Passport.

We were especially pleased to contribute to the ChemAcademy conference with our expert presentation on “Product Stewardship and Regulatory Compliance with SAP”. In our talk, we addressed major challenges and opportunities for specialist departments and offered a practical outlook on future developments in this dynamic field.

Our team engaged in numerous technical discussions with experts from industry, regulatory bodies, and academia, gaining valuable insights into both current and future challenges facing the sector. The positive feedback and strong interest in our solutions reinforce our commitment to supporting companies in implementing effective compliance and sustainability strategies.

We thank all visitors for the engaging exchange and look forward to future opportunities to share our expertise.

At SIPRO Consulting, we go beyond traditional corporate goals and take responsibility for preserving our natural habitats. With a donation, we support the creation of flowering meadows and actively promote the protection of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Promoting Sustainability – Together for Nature

Flowering meadows are essential for biodiversity and the pollination of plants. Unfortunately, such areas are becoming increasingly rare in our well-manicured landscapes, threatening the habitat of many insects. With our donation, we support a project dedicated to the creation and maintenance of flowering meadows, actively contributing to the preservation of these valuable habitats and biodiversity.

Certificates as Recognition

As part of this commitment, we receive Flower Meadow Sponsorship Certificates that document the donated area. These certificates are not only a symbol of our contribution to nature conservation but also a beautiful way to spread awareness of sustainability and environmental consciousness. We gift these certificates internally to our team as well as to our partners and customers – as a token of appreciation for their collaboration and as a reminder of our shared responsibility for biodiversity and nature.

A Sign for the Future

We also invite our partners and customers to join us in supporting the preservation of flowering meadows. With your support, we can create even more areas and strengthen nature in the long term. Help us expand this project and actively contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.

From November 7 to 8, 2024, the SAP Global Trade & Tax Event took place in Amsterdam, marking a significant gathering for professionals in the fields of global trade and taxation. The event provided deep insights into current developments and future trends, with a particular focus on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into trade processes. SAP and its partners delivered inspiring presentations, offering a comprehensive overview of the future roadmap for SAP Global Trade Services (GTS). A particularly exciting topic was the application of AI in global trade. SAP introduced five innovative AI use cases, two of which were specifically developed for SAP GTS. These demonstrations powerfully illustrated how AI can transform global trade by automating processes, increasing efficiency, and minimizing sources of error.

SI PRO also had the opportunity to showcase our proprietary AI tool, Traide. This solution, seamlessly integrated with SAP GTS Edition for SAP HANA 2023, supports automated product classification. In a live demonstration, we demonstrated to participants how businesses can enhance their processes with this technology, making them more efficient and precise. Our tool helps reduce the complexity of classification while simultaneously improving speed and accuracy.

In addition to the expert presentations, the event offered numerous opportunities for networking and exchanging ideas with industry experts. The discussions about current challenges and future developments in global trade were both insightful and inspiring, providing us with fresh perspectives for further developing our solutions. The event in Amsterdam once again highlighted the importance of keeping pace with the latest technological advancements and integrating innovative solutions into business processes. The future of global trade lies in automation and artificial intelligence, and we are proud to contribute to this transformation with our solutions.

We are already looking forward to the next SAP Global Trade & Tax Event, which will take place in November 2025 in Rome. This event will once again provide a valuable opportunity to connect with industry peers and experience the latest developments in global trade and taxation.

Join us in Amsterdam! On November 7th and 8th, 2024, the SAP Global Trade and Tax Community will gather in Amsterdam to attend exciting talks and sessions on how SAP solutions are used to optimize compliance processes, respond to new e-invoicing and reporting regulations, and automate cross-border operations and global trade functions.

This unique event is specifically designed for the entire SAP GTS and tax ecosystem. Take the opportunity to meet SI PRO as a sponsor on-site, learn about our tailored solutions for your trade and tax processes, and shape the future of global trade together. We look forward to personally welcoming our customers and partners and making new connections!

We were thrilled to be a sponsor at Loftware Convergence 2024 – the largest conference for labeling and artwork management! It was inspiring to discuss the future of labeling with customers and industry experts. Topics such as digital transformation, authenticity, traceability, compliance, sustainability, regulations, and scalability were at the forefront.

This significant event brought together professionals from various industries to discuss how businesses can stand out from the competition, strengthen their brands, and create outstanding customer experiences. Topics discussed included digital transformation, authenticity, traceability, compliance, sustainability, regulations, and scalability.

Sascha Barth, our Project Manager at SI PRO Consulting, delivered engaging presentations alongside Danny Levesque and Mark Ritchey, and led insightful discussions on the importance of integrating labeling processes within SAP. Timothy Hanley moderated and guided the event. They emphasized the critical importance of this integration for companies looking to adapt their labeling strategies to meet the dynamic demands of the market. Sascha explained how seamless integration into SAP S/4HANA can help businesses increase efficiency and meet compliance requirements. During his talk, he shared valuable insights on how optimized labeling workflows not only improve data consistency but also drive cost savings and higher efficiency. Additionally, the challenges companies face when transitioning to SAP S/4HANA and SI PRO Consulting's solutions to overcome these hurdles were discussed.

We would like to thank all participants of Loftware Convergence 2024 for the engaging exchange and look forward to future events. Here, you can read an interview with Sascha Barth to gain further insights into his findings and the future of labeling within the SAP environment:

de.loftware.com/resources/blog-posts/2024/convergence-2024-preview-si-pro-consulting-talks-mastering-labeling-in-sap-s4hana

SI PRO Presents at Loftware Convergence 2024: Loftware Integration for SAP Product Compliance

SI PRO is excited to participate in Loftware Convergence 2024, the industry's largest conference on labeling and artwork management. The event will take place from October 21 to 23 in Orlando, FL, USA, and offers an ideal platform to discover the latest developments in labeling technology.

During the event, SI PRO will showcase solutions for integrating Loftware Label Management with SAP Product Compliance and SAP EHS. This integration enables a seamless and efficient connection between the powerful SAP Product Compliance or SAP EHS environment and the flexible and scalable labeling capabilities of Loftware. Our solution helps companies optimize their labeling processes, meet regulatory requirements, and increase operational efficiency.

Attendees of Loftware Convergence 2024 will have the opportunity to engage directly with SI PRO experts and learn more about the benefits and technical details of this solution. Don't miss the chance to learn about the latest trends and best practices in the labeling industry and find out how SI PRO can help you optimize your business processes.

Convergence 2024 Preview: SI PRO Consulting Talks Mastering Labeling in SAP S/4HANA (loftware.com)

For more information about SAP EHS integration with Loftware, please visit our website at SAP EHS Loftware Label Integration

We are excited to announce that SI PRO has been acknowledged by 3E as the first certified partner for their ERC+ Suite! This certification highlights our expertise and commitment to offering innovative solutions that meet the highest standards.

The ERC+ Suite from 3E is a leading software solution that can be integrated with SAP, helping companies optimize their requirements in the areas of product safety and sustainability.

As a certified 3E partner, we are proud to be able to offer our customers this powerful solution together with 3E in combination with our comprehensive know-how and our many years of experience.

We are thrilled about the new opportunities that this collaboration brings and look forward to working with 3E and you to make the world a little safer.

SI PRO has been in Vienna from June 19th to 20th together with its customer Quarzwerke Gruppe at the “SAP for Process Industries and Natural Resources Conference” organized by TAC Insights.

Dr. Andreas Rudersdorf (Head of Quality, Environmental & Material Compliance Management) has spoken there about the successful go-live of Quarzwerke's SAP EHS-based product compliance solution, which was designed together with SI PRO.

At the Hilton Vienna Park Hotel there were also numerous opportunities for discussions with our partner SAP as well as other partners of SI PRO, e.g. with Loftware, which specializes in labeling solutions and which also offers its solutions for SAP-based systems. For many visitors of the event, there was another highlight in the evening: the soccer game between Germany and Hungary as part of the Euro 2024.

From June 19th to 20th SI PRO will be in Vienna as a sponsor together with its customer Quarzwerke Gruppe at the “SAP for Process Industries and Natural Resources Conference” event organized by TAC Insights.

Quarzwerke Gruppe will present the successful project that was carried out in 2022 together with SI PRO to implement SAP EHS (“Product Compliance Classic”) and the EHS Regulatory Content from 3E.

SI PRO will be on site during the event with their own booth and will be happy to discuss your challenges in SAP Product Compliance, SAP GTS or SAP-based sustainability solutions with you.

As already two years ago, André Bremer and Michael Crome have again represented SI PRO at this year’s European edition of 3E Engage, which took place in Lisbon from April 9th to 11th.

The 3E Engage is a networking event organized by our partner 3E annually alternating between Europe and America/Asia, where current topics and trends in the areas of product safety, sustainability and AI are presented.

The main topics this year were the European Green Deal, the Digital Product Pass and PFAS, which have fallen into disrepute as “forever chemicals” because of their persistence, as well as reports from companies affected by these topics.

A highlight from SI PRO's perspective was a presentation we have organized together with our customer Borealis on the topic of PCN notifications using 3E Notify. Robert Lucas, an employee in the Product Stewardship department at Borealis, presented our joint project and the benefits for Borealis.

Two excellently organized evening events that provided plenty of opportunities to network with the other event participants in an informal and relaxed atmosphere were a welcome change from the presentations and workshops that took place during the day.

Viessmann, a customer of SI PRO, presented jointly with SI PRO at the SAP for EHS and Product Compliance Conference 2024 in Amsterdam, sharing their experiences in implementing SAP solutions for product compliance and regulatory adherence. The collaboration underscores the importance of partnership in achieving successful safety and compliance measures. Through the integration of SAP technologies, companies like Viessmann can not only ensure compliance with regulatory requirements but also optimize their processes and achieve sustainability goals.

As in previous years SI PRO took part in the "Product Safety in Chemical Industry" organized by the Chem-Academy, which took place in Bonn from January 29th to January 30th (https://www.chem-academy.com /Events/chemistry/product safety). There were again many informative contributions from the chemical industry and from downstream users as well as from politics and the involved authorities. At a casual evening event, the topics could be further deepened and one or the other conversation was also completely apart from product safety and politics.

Key topics this year were the EU chemical strategy, revisions of REACH and CLP, requirements from enforcing authorities, “Safe & Sustainable by Design” and last but not least, of course, the PFAS restrictions. SI PRO was a competent contact for his customers and all other participants throughout the entire event with a small information stand.

From left to right: Partner Michael Crome, Senior Consultant Andrea Lehner and Senior Manager Volkmar Trommer representing SI PRO Consulting at Chem-Academy 2024

In 2023, SI PRO continues to contribute a portion of its corporate success to projects in the fields of environmental and species protection, sustainable development, or social projects.

In collaboration with the Unternehmen Wald Foundation, SI PRO has planted over 450 trees of locally suitable species such as oaks, lindens, and birches in the Harz region.

The dry summers and storms of recent years have caused enormous damage to spruce forests. Nationwide, over 400,000 hectares of spruce areas have been completely destroyed by drought, bark beetles, and storms. What remains are vast barren areas that no longer provide habitat for forest-dwelling species and where nutrients are washed away. The Harz region has been particularly hard hit, with several thousand hectares of spruce forest destroyed by bark beetles.

You can find more information here:  https://www.wald.de

As an SAP partner, we want to be a reliable service provider for our customers. SI PRO has currently managed to receive the coveted TISAX certificate. This is a significant milestone for SI PRO and shows its high commitment to information security.

By obtaining TISAX certification, SI PRO is included in a directory of companies that comply with the relevant information security standards. This also ensures that potential customers and existing customers perceive SI PRO as a reliable supplier.

The international standard ISO 27001 and TISAX define requirements for companies' information security management systems (ISMS) in the areas of data protection and information security. TISAX required additional specific measures from SI PRO, the implementation of which had to be proven in order to achieve a positive assessment.

TISAX® (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) is a registered trademark of the ENX Association and a uniform standard for information security and data protection defined in the European automotive industry with special consideration of the requirements of automobile manufacturers. All members of the Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) recognize the corresponding TISAX® label and now consider it mandatory for their tenders.

SI PRO took part in the SAP Discovery Day for PLM as a partner.

There were many exciting topics:

• Control SAP S/4HANA production planning data via Windchill and PDMI
• Integrated product data in a hybrid SAP cloud architecture
• Requirements Management with SAP Enterprise Product Development
• Circular Economy: Product and packaging design with SAP Responsible Design and Production

Please do not hesitate to contact our experts: https://www.si-pro.com/en/sap-plm/

More information about the event can be found here: https://events.sap.com/de/discovery-day-plm-2023/de/home

This year's ChemAcademy annual conference on product safety in the chemical industry takes place in Bonn and as a web conference.

As already in the years before, SI PRO will attend the "Product Safety in the Chemical Industry" event organized by Chem-Academy. Like last year, the event will take place in the Dorint Hotel in Bonn (formerly Hilton), which is located directly on the river Rhine. We are looking forward to interesting specialist lectures and a lively exchange with the attending specialist audience.

Main topics of this event:

• Core elements of the EU chemicals strategy
• ESPR, SSbD, Digital Product Passport
• Registration of polymers
• Required Studies
• Market Surveillance: Expectations from ECHA and in the national framework

For further information please visit the organizer's site: https://www.chem-academy.com/events/chemie/produktsicherheit

SAP is the largest provider of business management software for controlling business processes. SI PRO GmbH (System Integration and Business Process Engineering) is a long-standing partner of SAP and offers its customers solutions in the areas of EHS & Sustainability, PLM, Product Compliance and Global Trade Services.

SAP recently awarded SI PRO the status of an "SAP Gold Partner". The award recognizes the high level of expertise of SI PRO and the delivery performance in the implementation of SAP projects. The SAP Gold Partner Status documents the successful partnership with SAP, a company with which SI PRO develops future-oriented solutions for its customers. The award not only shows how strong our SAP services are, but also brings many benefits, which in turn benefit our customers.

SAP Gold Partners are awarded points for their competence, strategic orientation and delivery performance. They have achieved a high standard of performance company-wide and have impressively demonstrated that they deliver more business value to SAP customers. Partners are extensively evaluated annually and are not awarded the Gold Status solely on the basis of business performance or the size of their customer base.

“We owe this success above all to our qualified colleagues, who not only successfully carry out our projects in a committed and customer-oriented manner, but also continue to educate themselves. And of course also our customers, whom we would like to thank very much for the positive feedback and the trust in us and our services, some of which have been in place for many years!” says Michael Crome, partner at SI PRO GmbH.

Are you also interested in our consulting or services? Feel free to contact us. https://www.si-pro.com/kontakt/

As part of the SAP Inspire for PLM theme week "Focus on Process Industry", DAW SE and SI PRO are presenting the introductory project for an international recipe management concept at DAW SE.

"As part of the digital transformation, DAW SE integrates SAP S/4HANA in order to be able to use future-oriented new tools such as machine learning and IoT without barriers. The project in the area of ​​coatings shows the integration of recipe management with SAP PLM RD in the S/4HANA architecture."

Please do not hesitate to contact our experts: https://www.si-pro.com/sap-plm/

More information about the event can be found here: https://events.sap.com/de/inspire-fuer-plm-2022/de/home

This year's ChemAcademy annual conference on product safety in the chemical industry takes place in Bonn and as a web conference.
Main topics of this event:

• The Chemical Strategy: the necessary setting of the course for industry
• Regulatory priorities from the perspective of ECHA
• Dossier quality requirements
• Product safety and circular economy
• Innovations in CLP and related regulations

For further information please visit the organizer's site: https://www.chem-academy.com/produktsicherheit

“As in previous years, SIPRO is involved in the virtual SAP information day for international customs and foreign trade. This year we can warmly welcome you as a sponsor of the event on June 30th, 2021. "

For further information please visit: https://bit.ly/3fiGJaV

The UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2021 (15-16 June 2021) will elevate ambition for strategic collective action, with focused objectives and clear paths to recovery from the continued climate crisis, global pandemic, economic disparities and social inequalities. The United Nations Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world and an initiative of the UN Secretary-General.

For further information please visit: https://hopin.com/events/ungc_leaderssummit2021

This year’s ChemAcademy Symposium on the subject of the CLP Regulation Article 45 will take place online as a web conference.

Main Topics:

• First experiences within EU member states
• Reporting obligations within the supply chain
• Existing challenges in implementation
• Deadlines and expectations by authorities
• Technical requirements

Speakers from the following organizations: Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR – Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung), Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA – Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin), DAW SE, Covestro AG, University Medical Center Freiburg, Klüber, European Mortar Industry Organization (EMO), opesus AG und SI PRO.

For further information please visit: https://www.chem-academy.com/art-45

The SAP Sustainability Summit will take place digitally this year.

April 28, 2021:  "Climate Action"; "Taking action towards zero carbon economy by reducing your environmental footprint"

April 29, 2021:  "Circular Economy"; "Taking action towards a circular economy by managing your limited resources productively"

For further information please visit: https://events.sap.com/sap-sustainability-summit/en/home

April 22, 2021 - 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Zoom 

Learn about product-related environmental protection and material compliance to REACH, SCIP, ROHS, CHINA-ROHS, ELV, IPP, conflict minerals, industry standards & certificates: 

• Achieve time and cost reduction by integrating with your SAP modules (Materials Management, Purchasing, Product Data Management, PLM, CAD, Sales or other 3rd party systems). 
• Exchange your compliance data quickly with customers and suppliers or use data from CDX, BOMcheck, IMDS or data service providers. 
• Secure your processes e.g. by automatic checks of suppliers in purchasing or product compliance in sales order. 
• Find out more about SAP Product Compliance and learn about successful customer projects. 

Speakers: Rike Blömer, SAP Consulting & André Bremer, SI PRO Consulting

Register now: https://events.sap.com/at/sap-sustainability-webinar/de/registration.aspx

This year's ChemAcademy annual conference on product safety in the chemical industry takes place as a web conference.
Main topics of this event:

• Update from ECHA
• New requirements for polymers
• Chemical regulation and Brexit
• Innovations in REACH: restrictions, substitution, grouping
• The EU's New Green Deal and its implementation

01/20/2020 Workshop: „Chemical waste classification, transport and reporting requirements“
For further information please visit the organizer's site: https://www.chem-academy.com/produktsicherheit

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As in previous years you may also find us at ChemAcademy´s annual conference for product safety in the chemical industry scheduled for January 20th in Bonn. Our IT- and subject matter experts are looking forward to meeting you at our stand for a vivid communication about various subject-specific topics.
For further information please visit the organizer´s site: https://www.chem-academy.com/produktsicherheit

The events agenda includes expert presentations by SI PRO GmbH amongst others. SI PRO´s IT- specialist and experts are pleased to welcome you at our info booth and are looking forward to a personal exchange.
For further information please visit: https://events.sap.com/de/gts-infotag2019/de/home

We are pleased to be a sponsor of the upcoming International SAP Conference for Chemicals, taking place in Prague on 16-18 October this year. This unique business-focussed event will offer three days of inspiring keynotes, deep-dive workshops, innovative case studies, industry updates, breakout sessions, ample networking opportunities and much more. Visit us at our booth.
For further information please visit: https://www.tacevents.com/uk/events-uk/international-sap-conference-for-chemicals/