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Domestic producers in our country, which closed out in 2023 with an export volume of ¢211.647 billion, are turning to professional solutions and services this year to enhance operational efficiency in foreign trade processes. A company providing international business development and export consultancy services highlights that progressing in compliance with established directives in foreign trade and customs procedures offers a competitive advantage.

While the world has just left behind a challenging year for the global economy, Turkey greeted 2024 with strong momentum by achieving a high export rate. According to information from the Turkish Statistical Institute, Turkey, which closed out 2023 with exports amounting to $211.647 billion, is expected to increase this figure by 26.54% to reach $267 billion next year. Local companies that primarily export to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia are turning to professional solutions and services to enhance operational efficiency in foreign trade processes in the coming period. ODS Consulting Group, which provides international business development and export consultancy services to ensure companies manage their foreign trade and customs procedures correctly and seamlessly, emphasized the importance of companies taking professional steps in their foreign trade and customs procedures. 

“We ensure the optimal management of all processes”

Arzu Seçkin, the CEO of ODS Consulting Group, stated that they have developed their service models to contribute to the national economy. She said, “Efficient management of customer procedures and foreign trade operations is crucial for exporting and importing companies. Exporters must manage all processes optimally, including access to international markets, cost control, compliance with regulations, and risk management. On the other hand, importers must also run all processes at an optimum level, including product sourcing and diversification, competitive advantage, reliability in the supply chain, and cost control. Compliance with the regulations guided by legislation in customs clearance processes is also a critical issue in foreign trade.”

“We provide consultancy services exceeding $150 million”

Arzu Seçkin stated, “Companies can face risks such as paying high fines in foreign trade and customs operations, losing gate conveniences they have, and even being prosecuted for various offenses, including smuggling. However, when foreign trade and customs operations are properly planned and improved, the need to pay fines and interest is eliminated. It can also reduce waiting times caused by delays in permit processes. With our 15 years of experience and expert consulting team, we create tailored plans for companies based on their needs. We analyze the current situation and determine the most suitable strategic roadmap for market conditions. So far, we have provided consultancy services exceeding $150 million to over 200 of our customers.” 

“We enable exporters to gain a competitive advantage”

Arzu Seçkin, CEO of ODS Consulting Group, emphasised that they ensure the continuity of application processes and help manage foreign trade and customs operations more efficiently. She concluded her statement by saying: 

“In the global competitive environment, we offer this service that businesses need to ensure that their business processes are managed with the highest efficiency, in an integral manner with customs consultancy and foreign trade departments. We conduct analysis and action plans to ensure that all processes, such as taxes to be paid in foreign trade, customs regimes, transportation methods, and financing processes, are planned correctly. With the short-, medium-—, and long-term strategies we develop, we prevent importers and exporters from losing time and money. With all these achievements, we aim to eliminate their risks and enable them to gain a competitive advantage.”