Global Trade Management

Obama Approves Tariff Relief for Imports of Raw Materials for Chemicals Industry

June 1, 2016

President Barack Obama has signed legislation that will provide tariff relief to U.S. chemical producers that import raw materials and intermediate products.

Developing Nations Could See Fastest Trade Growth, But Poor Infrastructure Remains Problematic

June 1, 2016

Maritime Executive

A report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development predicts that trade in developing economies will grow around 1.5 times quicker than in developed economies.

China's Explosive Economy Tops Five Trends Influencing Global Maritime Industry

May 31, 2016

IHS Maritime & Trade

The restructuring of China's economy, the world's second-largest, is among five trends that will likely affect the world of maritime shipping, says Richard Clayton, chief maritime analyst at IHS Maritime & Trade.

How Supplier Vetting Is Becoming a Game of Numbers

May 31, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

When it comes to vetting suppliers, playing by the numbers might well be the best way to go.

Eradicating Slavery From Supply Chains, Part 1

May 27, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Forced labor continues to be a serious issue in global supply chains today - and it's extremely tough to root out.

EMC2 Ensures Business Continuity Through Risk Management

May 26, 2016

Matt Mills, Senior Program Manager, Global Supply Chain, EMC2

How NetApp Prepares for Supply-Chain Disruptions

May 26, 2016

Lee Wolfe, Director, Risk Management, NetApp

SAP Ariba Issues Update of Collaborative Supply Chain App

May 25, 2016

SAP Ariba

SAP Ariba has released a new version of Ariba Collaborative Supply Chain.

Plastics Trade Organizations Say 260 Projects Target Marine Litter

May 25, 2016

American Chemistry

Leaders from plastics organizations across the globe announced that there were approximately 260 projects planned, under way or completed as part of the Declaration of the Global Plastics Associations for Solutions on Marine Litter (Global Declaration), a public commitment by the global plastics industry to tackle plastic in the marine environment. The announcement came with the release of the plastics industry's annual progress report, which documents the various efforts under way around the world.

Ninety Percent of Business Have Been Targets of Hackers, Risk Managers Say

May 25, 2016

PropertyCasualty360

For risk managers - indeed for most businesses - among the most disturbing words they can hear are "We've been hacked."

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.