“周末窗不开，急单耗一天”？南京原产地证书自助改革破解外贸企业痛点

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of a 24-hour self-service system for issuing certificates of origin in Nanjing significantly enhances the efficiency and convenience for foreign trade companies, reducing time and operational costs [4][5][6]. Group 1: Background and Challenges - Foreign trade companies in Nanjing previously faced significant challenges in obtaining certificates of origin, often requiring multiple trips to physical service windows, which consumed time and resources [4]. - The traditional process was limited by office hours, leading to delays and potential order breaches due to incomplete or incorrect documentation [4][5]. Group 2: Reform Implementation - Nanjing has become the first city in China to pilot a self-service certificate issuance system, featuring 1,023 self-service machines and online PC access, allowing businesses to print certificates without additional hardware [5][6]. - The new system allows companies to complete the certificate printing process in approximately three minutes by simply entering the invoice number, significantly reducing time and labor costs [5][6]. Group 3: Impact and Benefits - A medium-sized foreign trade company that processes 200 certificates annually can save around 400 hours and over 50,000 yuan in operational costs each year due to the new system [5][6]. - In the first half of the year, the total number of certificates issued by the municipal trade promotion agency reached 40,500, with 96% of these being self-printed through the new system [5][6].