Global Trade Management

Steady Growth Predicted in Middle East and Africa This Year, Despite Some Troublesome Economic Developments

June 22, 2015

A robust improvement in consumption demand, generous government support, and rise in public sector infrastructure spending are expected to result in steady growth in the Middle East and Africa in 2015, according to a report from Frost & Sullivan.

For Trade Agreement Backers, It's a Slow Path to Fast Track

June 22, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

On Capitol Hill right now, "fast-track" is the slowest thing going.

Analysis of Metropolitan Goods Trade Reveals Need to Prioritize Freight, Transportation Infrastructure Investment

June 19, 2015

Brookings

A small collection of metropolitan markets produce, consume and distribute the vast majority of all U.S. goods, a concentration that puts enormous pressure on specific infrastructure, and demonstrates how problems in one market can spread across the entire country.

Conflict Minerals Disclosure: A Progress Report

June 19, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It's been about a year since the Securities and Exchange Commission began imposing its rule on the disclosure of conflict materials from the Democratic Republic of Congo in manufactured products. Are companies up to speed?

Hermes Transport Logistics Debuts in Shanghai

June 16, 2015

Hermes Transport Logistics

Hermes Transport Logistics, a provider of international logistics services to the retail fashion industry, has opened a branch office in Shanghai.

Make Buying Experience 'Feel Local' to Succeed at Global E-commerce

June 16, 2015

FierceRetailIT

Cross-border e-commerce is expected to exceed 3 billion consumers and $300bn by 2018, but to seize this opportunity, retailers must formulate strategies that meet the needs of global shoppers.

Just One in Ten Companies Has Completely Mastered Globalization, Survey Finds

June 15, 2015

Boston Consulting Group

Despite a concerted push to expand their overseas presence in recent decades, few companies are ready to build and run truly global organizations and operations, according to a survey of executives conducted jointly by The Boston Consulting Group and IMD business school.

How RFID Can Ensure Product Quality and Reduce Recalls

June 15, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

You can't tackle the problem of product recalls without data.

Are Companies Doing Enough to Stop Procurement Fraud?

June 12, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Procurement fraud is costing global companies billions of dollars a year. So why can't they put a stop to it?

Examining the World of Risk Management

June 12, 2015

Dana Martin, Product Manager, Elementum

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.