Global Trade Management

The M&A Market for Logistics Companies in 2015

February 24, 2015

John Anderson, advisory director of Greenbriar Equity Group LLC, explains why mergers and acquisitions are so popular in the logistics sector today. He offers an outlook for the M&A market, as well as advice for potential sellers, in the coming year.

West Coast Port Strife Diverts Meat Exports - U.S. Carnivores to See Cheaper Prices?

February 24, 2015

Maritime Executive

U.S. Carnivores U.S. meat exporters caught in the middle of the West Coast port labor standoff diverted millions of pounds of chilled pork and beef into cold storage facilities over the last few weeks, creating an oversupply of meat, analysts said.

Quit Saying 'Collaboration' and Start Practicing It

February 23, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Collaboration is widely identified by supply chain analysts as a critical trend for supply chain execution. But it is one thing to "say" collaboration and quite another thing to get it right and garner real results from your efforts. For the best results, think of collaboration and integration together. And don't be afraid to contract for collaboration. - Kate Vitasek is a faculty member of the University of Tennessee's Graduate Center for Executive Education.

The True State of Global Connectedness

February 20, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Global trade: Love it or hate it. But don't overestimate its impact on individual economies.

On-time Reliability of Ocean Cargo Liners Sank to Record Depth in January, Report Says

February 19, 2015

Drewry

Liner service reliability fell to a record low in January as the effects of U.S. West Coast congestion and the phasing-in of new alliance services took their toll, according to the Carrier Performance Insight, published online every month by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Africa: The Last Emerging - and Vital - Market

February 18, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: With stories of Ebola and Boko Haram dominating the news, it would be easy to dismiss Africa from a supply chain perspective. Risk is clearly high and traditional reasons to engage supply chain - either for low-cost sourcing or new market entry - may seem absent. The truth, however, is that many supply chain leaders should start thinking now about how to engage this vital emerging market. - Kevin O’Marah, Chief Content Officer, SCM World

Manufacturing in Africa Is on the Upswing

February 18, 2015

MAPI

The evidence of strengthening in African manufacturing is increasingly persuasive. Between 2000 and 2010, the share of the African population living on less than $1.25 per day fell from 58 percent to 48 percent. In no small part, the falling rate of extreme poverty is driven by much-improved output performance.

Food Supply Chains in 2015: A Banquet of Risk

February 17, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The food industry has a lot on its plate these days.

Airfreight Industry Saw Positive Growth in 2014, Especially in Asia-Pacific, Middle East

February 13, 2015

IATA

The International Air Transport Association released full-year air cargo data for 2014 showing 4.5 percent demand growth compared to 2013 measured by freight tonne kilometers, a significant acceleration from the 1.4 percent recorded in 2013 over 2012.

Trade Regs and Enforcement: What to Expect in 2015

February 13, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A new year, and with it a new slew of regulations and stepped-up enforcement of international trade law. Brace yourself.

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.