Global Trade Management

EDITOR'S Q&A

Can the U.S. Establish a Reliable Domestic Supply of PPE?

October 27, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has led to severe shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to protect Americans from the disease. The crisis has revealed an overreliance on imported supplies, particularly from China.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Strategies for Bringing Manufacturing Back to the U.S.

October 16, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Easier said than done: that pretty well describes the task of shifting manufacturing out of China and back to the United States.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Blockchain for the Supply Chain: In the Pandemic and Beyond

October 9, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

As a tool for managing key activities throughout the supply chain, has blockchain come of age? Or is it still mired in hype?

[IDC Analyst Report] Oracle: Putting the Business Process First in IoT

September 30, 2020

Oracle

Here's what IDC’s lead internet-of-things analyst has to say about Oracle’s IoT Intelligent Applications.

Deep Analysis Analyst Brief: Oracle Intelligent Track and Trace

September 30, 2020

Oracle

In its latest report, advisory firm Deep Analysis examines the capabilities of Oracle Intelligent Track and Trace, and how it can help solve supply-chain process limitations.

VIDEO

Watch: Is Manufacturing Really Abandoning China?

September 30, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Major brands and manufacturers are laying the groundwork for shifting operations out of China in favor of several other low-cost countries — and maybe even the U.S., says Juan Riboldi, principal and president of Ascent Advisor.

Carbon Border Tax Emerges in EU as Weapon to Protect Green Deal

September 30, 2020

Bloomberg

The first glimpse is emerging of a levy the European Union is drawing up to ensure its Green Deal environmental rules aren’t undone by nations with weaker standards.

U.K. Warns of 7,000-Truck Line in Worst-Case Brexit Scenario

September 23, 2020

Bloomberg

Preparing for customs checks on trade with the EU is one of the biggest logistical challenges facing Boris Johnson’s government.

Success in Canada Demands a Uniquely Canadian Logistics Strategy

September 8, 2020

Purolator International

As U.S. businesses rethink their supply chains, many will come to realize the tremendous opportunities that exist just north of the border.

U.K. Races to Fix ‘Critical Gaps’ in Brexit Border Plan

September 4, 2020

Bloomberg

Boris Johnson’s officials are urgently working to avert a major border crisis when the U.K. leaves the European Union’s trade regime, amid warnings vital government IT systems may not be ready in time.

Global Trade Management

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding global trade management software and systems and their impact on supply chain management. New developments in global trade management software - which streamlines logistics and business processes related to cross-border trade - are transforming the way companies operate and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using global trade management solutions for supply chain optimization.