Global Trade Management

Using Wireless Broadband for M2M Solutions

December 22, 2014

Wireless broadband, with signals capable of passing through trees and buildings, is providing companies with a new means of reaching the "last mile" of their communications infrastructure, according to Barlow Keener, principal of the Keener Law Group.

How HD Supply Automated the Complex Task of Supplier Governance

December 18, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The big North American distributor of industrial products was looking for a means to eliminate paper and curb the flood of e-mail exchanges generated by its supplier-management efforts. It also wanted to keep closer tabs on a growing supplier base. Time for an automated solution.

Dassault Systèmes Issues Apriso 9.7 for PLM

December 16, 2014

Dassault Systemes

Deck Dassault Systèmes, a provider of software for product lifecycle management, has released Apriso 9.7, its latest Delmia Apriso product.

Do Backward Looking KPIs Have a Place in S&OP?

December 16, 2014

Erik Hjerpe, Senior Director-Supply Chain, TreeHouse Foods

Labelmaster Offers Early 49 CFR Book for Hazmat Shipping

December 15, 2014

Labelmaster

Labelmaster is offering its Early 49 CFR book, with up-to-date domestic regulations for the shipping and transportation of hazardous materials, six months prior to release of the government’s new 49 CFR regs.

Managing the High-Risk Business of High-Tech

December 15, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

You would think that proper risk management would be top of mind for high-tech supply chain executives. So why do they keep getting it wrong?

Echo Global Logistics Joins CargoNet to Reduce Theft Risk

December 12, 2014

Echo Global Logistics

Echo Global Logistics has joined CargoNet to reduce its risk of cargo theft and provide an additional level of security for clients.

Crowley Inks Joint Venture with Ghana’s IbisTek

December 11, 2014

Crowley Maritime Corp.

Crowley Maritime Corp. has formed a joint venture with IbisTek, LLC, based in the West African nation of Ghana.

Merlot.aero Teams With BoldIQ on Optimization for Airlines

December 10, 2014

BoldIQ

Merlot.aero and BoldIQ have joined to aid the airline industry with a tool for optimizing planning and irregular operations.

IBM Offers New Features for B2B Commerce

December 10, 2014

IBM

IBM has developed enhancements in support of business-to-business commerce.

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.