Global Trade Management

A Small Business Copes With Supply Chain Growth

April 2, 2015

Maverik is a chain of convenience stores that is currently in an aggressive growth mode. Procurement manager Bart Ward tells how the company is handling the transition, and adjusting its supply chain accordingly.

China Hopes 50 Countries to Join Its Modern Silk Road Trade Project

April 2, 2015

Maritime Executive

China's President Xi Jinping said he hoped his nation's annual trade with the countries involved in Beijing's plan to create a modern Silk Road would surpass $2.5tr in a decade.

Infor Releases Cloud-Based Supply-Chain Execution App

April 1, 2015

Infor

Infor has released a cloud-based version of Infor Supply Chain Execution (SCE), combining best-in-class warehouse management, labor management, third-party logistics billing and transportation execution.

Voxware Unveils Intellestra for Predictive Modeling, Analytics

March 31, 2015

Voxware

Voxware has introduced Intellestra, a cloud-based software platform for predictive modeling and supply-chain analytics.

How the New UPS and FedEx Pricing Formula Is Affecting Shippers

March 30, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

We've had a few weeks to assess the impact on shippers of FedEx and UPS's adoption of dimensional weight pricing for all ground packages. What's the picture look like now?

AAEI, ESC Join in Formation of Global Shippers' Alliance

March 27, 2015

American Association of Exporters and Importers

The American Association of Exporters and Importers has signed a memorandum of understanding to form the Global Shippers' Alliance (GSA).

The Future of Fuels for Commercial Transport

March 27, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

With the current boom in U.S. oil and natural gas production, it might be tempting to put aside the notion of shifting to more sustainable fuels for commercial transport. Why venture into this unknown area when traditional supplies are so plentiful?

How Thermo Fisher Tackles Risk Management

March 26, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Lee Young, director of supplier quality at Thermo Fisher Scientific, explains the company's approach risk management, and how it copes with issues such as sole sourcing and supplier qualification.

The Perils of Sole Sourcing

March 23, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Why is sole-supplier sourcing a potential problem for supply chains, and what should companies do to mitigate the risk? Jillian Alexander, managing director of Conduit Consulting LLC, provides some answers.

Cargomatic Debuts System to Ease Congestion at Southern Calif. Ports

March 19, 2015

Cargomatic

Cargomatic, provider of an app connecting shippers with small-fleet trucking companies, has devised an operating system aimed at alleviating congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, as well as points beyond.

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.