Global Trade Management

Sourcing, Customs, Trade Finance Tools Help Growing Sportswear Brand Become a Player

April 20, 2012

Challenge: A fast growing sportswear brand was seeking supply network efficiency and visibility.

Comprehensive, Global, End-to-End SC Management Becomes Reality for Leading Logistics Provider

April 20, 2012

Challenge: A leading integrated distribution and logistics services provider specializing in value-chain logistics throughout Asia, North America and the United Kingdom, needed services that would help them to completely manage their supply chain, including rate management, transportation operations, PO management and visibility, accounting and all cargo security requirements.

US Sporting Goods Company Ensures Procurement Process "Plays Fair"

April 20, 2012

Challenge: A US Sporting Goods Retailer improved its supply chain by utilizing software to automate the procurement process, from determining risks associated with each vendor before a PO was created to the time the shipment arrived at the US port.

US Wine & Spirits Distributor Heightens Visibility & Operations

April 20, 2012

Challenge: The second largest distributor of wine and spirits in the US, our client operates in a tightly regulated industry with outdated business processes and systems, and was challenged by a lack of visibility to inbound orders from its global vendors and suppliers. In addition, the company's manual order and shipment tracking processes frequently led to significant delays and difficulty in determining accurate inventory levels and expected arrival dates, leading to reactive expediting and additional intra-company transportation moves.

Change and $ave: From Multiple Legacy Software Systems to Proactive GTM Solution

April 20, 2012

Challenge: A client with multiple legacy software systems approached QuestaWeb to design one comprehensive GTM solution that could streamline its self-entry process, bring ISF preparation in house and automate duty drawback filings.

An Introduction to the Supply Chain Risk Leadership Council

April 19, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

The Supply Chain Risk Leadership Council was formed around 2005 by Cisco Systems Inc. It was created to bring together risk-management experts who could share best practices and bring process standardization to the way in which risks are identified in the global supply chain, according to John J. Brown, director of risk management with The Coca-Cola Co.

FPS Hong Kong Launches Direct Ocean Groupage Service to Hawaii

April 19, 2012

FPS Hong Kong

FPS Hong Kong, a non-vessel operating common carrier and member of the Famous Pacific Shipping Group, is launching direct ocean groupage service to Honolulu, Hawaii.

Chainalytics Unveils Tool for Analyzing Freight Markets

April 18, 2012

Chainalytics LLC

Chainalytics LLC, a provider of supply-chain intelligence, analytics and advisory services, has introduced Integrated Freight Market Intelligence (iFMI).

AFS Technologies Debuts 2012 Version of Priya Standard WMS App

April 18, 2012

AFS Technologies Inc.

AFS Technologies Inc. has released Priya Standard 2012, the company's warehouse management system (WMS) software.

Zepol Corp. Enhances Its Trade-Intelligence Software

April 17, 2012

Zepol Corp.

Zepol Corp. has introduced a pair of enhancements to its flagship trade-intelligence tool, TradeIQ. The changes make it easier to search for and extract precise trade data for U.S. importers and shippers, and to notify parties.

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.