Secure Internet-Based Authorization Document Entry System for Global Trade Standards
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the essentials
Foreign Trade Standards (FTS) Division
- The Foreign Trade Standards (FTS) division - operating across 94 countries with 9,500 employees, 7,000 subcontractor specialists, 243 laboratories, and 479 offices worldwide - needed an internet-based Authorization Document Entry System (ADES) to allow importers to enter Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) documents digitally. The system needed to support 11 government clients, handle 1,000+ daily transactions, operate 24/7, support multiple languages, include a secure payment mechanism, and integrate with Liaison and Issuing offices globally - all while ensuring data security and allowing live updates without disrupting logged-in users.
- Developed ADES as a 3-tier web application using Oracle 8i, HTML/DHTML, and Java Applets on an Oracle Application Server 4.0 architecture
- System covered AD Entry with unique REI number generation, automated data transfer to Liaison and Issuing offices via email attachment, and a daemon process for continuous data upload
- Full admin functionality including user registration, multilingual support, archiving, and restore; screen design mirrored the original Authorization Document for minimal user learning curve
- Kumaran subsequently became FTS's ongoing IT partner for ADES maintenance and support
- 11 government PSI clients supported across Liaison and Issuing offices worldwide
- 1,000+ daily transactions handled with 24/7 availability and live update capability
- Multi-language support enabling global importer access across all contracts
- Secure internet-based document entry replacing manual paper-based AD processes
- Kumaran retained as ongoing IT maintenance partner post-implementation
From paper-based inspections to a secure global internet document platform
The Foreign Trade Standards (FTS) division partnered with Kumaran to build ADES - a secure, internet-based Authorization Document Entry System supporting Pre-Shipment Inspection across 11 government clients and offices in 94 countries. Kumaran delivered a 3-tier Oracle 8i / Java Applet platform with multilingual support, secure payment, 24/7 availability, and seamless integration with Liaison and Issuing offices worldwide. The engagement evolved into a long-term partnership, with Kumaran serving as FTS's dedicated IT department for ADES maintenance and future roadmap development.
The Background
FTS operated a legacy Oracle 7 business application on Compaq servers running SCO OpenServer Unix, with data moved between offices via email attachments and no WAN connectivity. As business expanded across 94 countries with 11 government PSI contracts, the need for a secure, internet-based document entry platform became critical. The system needed to handle 1,000 new transactions daily, support multiple languages, integrate with offices worldwide, and include secure payment - all while remaining extensible for future contracts with minimal additional development.
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