Managing Mexico's new compliance reality: How Grupo Salinas strengthened trade compliance with SAP GTS and AI

Mexico's evolving customs environment is placing greater compliance responsibilities on importers, increasing the pressure on trade teams to maintain accurate classifications, documentation, and audit-ready records. In this session, Grupo Salinas and Origen will share how they addressed the challenge of managing import compliance and customs visibility at scale. Attendees will learn how SAP GTS was enhanced with Mexico-specific localization capabilities, customs authority data integration, and AI-driven automation to improve tariff classification, document processing, and compliance reporting. The session will discuss implementation realities, including the integration of logistics and customs data across multiple transportation modes, the challenges of maintaining accurate trade records, and the importance of reconciling company data with official customs declarations. Key takeaways include lessons learned from the project, measurable improvements in compliance processes and visibility, and practical guidance for organizations operating in Mexico or preparing for similar regulatory changes across Latin America.