Global Trade Management

Think Tank

Blockchain Technology: It’s More Than a Luxury

February 25, 2019

For supply-chain partners, blockchain technology promises an immutable record of provenance, as products pass from hand to hand. And which industry stands to benefit more from that capability than luxury goods?

The SCB Podcast

Podcast | Will Consumers Pay for Responsible Supply Chains?

February 22, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Do consumers place a monetary value on supply-chain visibility? Are they willing to pay more for a product that is “socially responsible”?

Enabling and Securing the Digital Supply Chain Using IAM and IoT

February 6, 2019

OpenText

Dynamic Transportation Planning for Times of Unpredictable Global Trade

February 6, 2019

Daniel Sears, SCB Contributor

The escalating trade war has significant transportation strategy and operations implications.

The Volatile Global Economy Demands End-to-End Cooperation

February 6, 2019

Kate Vitasek, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

In the current climate of “economic populism,” buyers, sellers and their supply chains have an opportunity to step up and cope with major challenges through cooperation, transparency and flexibility.

What the Chinese New Year Means for Your Supply Chain

February 6, 2019

Tobias Larsson, SCB Contributor

Many Chinese businesses and factories shut down for three to four weeks to allow millions of workers to return to their hometowns to celebrate the festivities with their families.

Does CSR Compliance Pay? Yes, But Not Enough

January 28, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

At the core of every discussion about corporate social responsibility lies the question: Does compliance pay?

Podcast | Fighting Corruption in Global Supply Chains: A Report Card

January 25, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

For global manufacturers today, efforts to eliminate corruption from supply chains aren’t going much better than the fight to curb labor abuses.

The Great Brexit Stockpile: How Corporate Britain Is Bracing for No Deal

January 21, 2019

Bloomberg

Brexit is unlikely to feature in the annals of military history, but Britain is getting a taste of wartime stockpiling again.

U.S. Is Winning Globalization’s Next Wave — and Not Because of Trade Wars

January 21, 2019

Bloomberg

In a new report researchers argue that even before President Trump launched his trade wars, the era of offshoring and disruption that left many factory towns reeling was over.

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.