• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.52-67
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• 2019

Purpose - This study analyzes the effect of the authorized economic operator-mutual recognition arrangement (AEO-MRA) on the performance of Korean exporters and importers. The effect of the import-export companies' characteristics, such as annual sales, the number of foreign markets, and overseas experience, on the AEO-MRA is deduced; the relationship between this effect and firm performance is analyzed. Design/methodology - An empirical research model was constructed and analyzed using structural equation modeling. The effect of AEO-MRA on logistics and operational performance was derived from the aforementioned characteristics as leading factors of the AEO-MRA. The regulatory influence of cooperation with logistics companies was analyzed in the AEO-MRA effect on logistics performance. Thus, 172 valid samples were obtained from import-export companies certified by the AEO-MRA. Findings - Among the aforementioned characteristics, only "annual sales" has a positive effect on the AEO-MRA, whose effect enhances logistics and operational performances. The AEO-MRA effect did not directly affect operational performance. Owing to the adjustment effect analysis, the AEO-MRA effect and logistics performance relationship is strengthened if the cooperative relationship with the logistics company is higher than a certain level. If this cooperation falls below a certain level, the AEO-MRA effect on logistics performance reduces. Thus, logistics cooperation is an important factor in the AEO-MRA effect and logistics performance relationship. Originality/value - Hinging on the resource-based theory and relational viewpoint, an empirical model that explains the relationship between the AEO-MRA effect and firm performance is established.

• 산경연구논집
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.25-31
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• 2020

Purpose: The AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) program, created in 2001 in the United States due to 9.11 terrorist's attack, fundamentally changed the trade environment. Korea, which introduced AEO program in 2009, has become one of the world's top countries in the program by ranking 6th in the number of AEO certified companies and the world's No. 1 in MRA (Mutual Recognition Agreement) conclusions. In this paper, we examined what trade-economic and non-economic effects the AEO program and its MRA have in Korea. Research design, data and methodology: In this study we developed a model to verify the impact between utilization of AEO and trade-economic effects of the AEO and its MRA. After analyzing the validity and reliability of the model through Structural Equation Model we conducted a survey to request AEO companies to respond their experience on the effects of AEO program and MRA. As a result, 196 responses were received from 176 AEO companies and utilized in the analysis. Results: With regard to economic effects, the AEO program and the MRA have not been directly linked to financial performance, such as increased sales, increased export and import volumes, reduced management costs, and increased operating profit margins. However, it was analyzed that the positive effects of supply chain management were evident, such as strengthening self-security, monitoring and evaluating risks regularly, strengthening cooperation with trading companies, enhancing cargo tracking capabilities, and reducing the time required for export and import. Conclusions: When it comes to the trade-economic effects of AEO program and its MRA, AEO companies did not satisfy with direct effects, such as increased sales and volume of imports and exports, reduced logistics costs. However, non-economic effects, such as reduced time in customs clearance, freight tracking capability, enhanced security in supply chain are still appears to be big for them. In a rapidly changing trade environment the AEO and MRA are still useful. Therefore the government needs to encourage non-AEO companies to join the AEO program, expand MRA conclusion with AEO adopted countries especially developing ones and help AEO companies make good use of AEO and MRA.

• 무역학회지
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.17-29
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• 2020

This study analyzed that the effects of AEO MRA benefit on decreasing of trade cost and the strategies for expanding of trade. It uses the system GMM for effective solutions of endogenous matter with lagged dependent variable. In terms of the result of analysis, AEO MRA has a positive effect on decreasing of trade cost, especially this study proved the result of previous study AEO MRA expanded the trade through improving the time required for customs clearance and deregulation of non-tariff barriers. In conclusion, this study proposes the policy fo AEO MRA by analyzing the trade cost of AEO MRA by using the system GMM.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.47-56
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• 2020

본 연구는 AEO 제도관련 기존연구의 연구동향 및 특징을 파악하는 것을 연구의 목적으로 하였다. 연구의 방법론으로는 SNA법에서 제시하는 연결중심성, 근접중심성, 매개중심성을 활용하였다. 키워드 네트워크 분석결과, 연결중심성 결과에서는 "MRA", "Logistics Security"가, 근접중심성 결과에서는 "MRA", "Logistics Security"가 그리고 매개중심성 분석 결과, "AEO 활용혜택", "신뢰성"이 상위 키워드 결과값으로 도출되었다. 또한 기간별 중심성 차이분석를 통하여 특정시점을 기준으로 연구의 동향이 바뀌어 왔음을 확인하였다. 본 연구는 AEO 제도에 대한 키워드 네트워크 분석을 통하여 전 세계적인 연구 동향을 제시하였다는 점에서 연구의 시사점이 있다.

• 통상정보연구
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.45-68
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• 2014

우리나라는 2008년 AEO 제도가 도입된 이후 현재 2013년 12월 31일 기준으로 516개 부문에서 AEO 인증이 진행이 되었다. 그리고 국내 기업들은 AEO 인증을 획득하기 위해 적극적으로 노력을 하고 있는 추세이다. 이러한 측면에서 본 연구의 목적은 국내에 AEO 인증제도의 활성화에 기여하고 기업의 성과 향상에 도움이 될 수 있는 실무적인 연구의 방향성을 제시하고자 함이다. 이를 위해 AEO 관련 국내의 선행 연구자들의 연구 내용을 살펴보고, 선행연구에서 다루어진 주요 주제를 파악하여 연구 동향을 분석하였다. 그리고 지금까지 연구가 부족한 부분과 함께 향후 진행이 집중되어져야 할 주요 내용을 제시하였다. 연구동향에 관한 분석 결과, AEO 인증이 도입되지 이전의 시기에는 AEO 인증을 도입해야하는 목적과 혜택 그리고 여러 선진제도와의 비교의 연구가 주를 이루었다. 그리고 인증제도가 국내에 도입된 이후에는 활성화를 위한 연구가 대부분을 이루어졌음을 알 수 있었다. 본 연구는 AEO 인증제도와 관련한 국내 연구자들의 연구 내용을 연도별로 살펴보고 주요 연구 내용들을 종합적으로 분석하여 향후 연구자들을 위한 실무적인 연구 방향을 제시함으로써 기존 연구와의 차별성과 연구의 의의가 있다고 하겠다.

• 무역상무연구
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• 제58권
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• pp.287-311
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• 2013

In this study, the scope of previous logistics security were focused only on port and ship. Because of it now extends to the overall (export and import) supply chain areas and in regards with supply security programs in the international level, it reviewed supply chain security programs categorized them into 'ships and port security system', 'container screening system', 'logistics chain authorization system' which are expanded to be adopted in the international level. The major features of those programs are summarized as in building risk management system, providing information ahead, selectivity test and benefits to AEO authorized companies in the customs administration level. The government and companies which are to ensure supply chain security and trade facilitation in order to cope actively with international customs administrative atmosphere need to do the followings : First, they need to build an intra-government integrated supply chain security and make efforts to conclude AEO MRA in order to increase trade competitiveness among major trading countries. Second, they need to build supply chain risk management system in order to enhance management performance through overseas market and company level strategy to obtain and maintain AEO authorization in the company level.

• 아태비즈니스연구
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.145-165
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• 2020

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to suggest strategies and solutions for entering China in the tariff and non-tariff sectors of the cosmetic industry. Design/methodology/approach - This study analyzed the import tariff rate of cosmetics in China, and analyzed the export cost by actually interviewing the exporting companies to derive the economic effect of non-tariff measures. Findings - First, We proposed the use of the FTA business model (basic cosmetics), the use of Korea-China FTA tariffs (foam cleansing, toothpaste), and the use of APTA tariffs (perfume). Second, We proposed cooperation between the governments to facilitate customs clearance procedures and improvement of FTA awareness among corporate practitioners. Third, We proposed the expansion and support of the AEO MRA system and the expansion of Korea-China MOU conclusions regarding the certification system, and the international standardization of domestic licensing system and technical conditions. Fourth, We proposed the use of government-supported projects related to obtaining overseas certifications and overseas expansion through collaboration with the same industry. Research implications or Originality - HS3304 products excluded from the Korea-China FTA should take full advantage of the FTA business model. In addition, the non-tariff measure costs are fixed costs per year, so the ratio decreases as the number of exports and export volume increases.