Global Trade Management

Extending Supply-Chain Innovation to the Small Farmer

January 21, 2019

State-of-the-art technology for managing global supply chains is beginning to percolate down to the individuals who need it most: small farmers in developing economies.

Understanding the Link Between Finance and the Supply Chain

January 14, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

If you’re a supply-chain executive seeking advice on shoring up your company’s financial condition, be careful about who’s doling out the advice.

A Perfect Storm: Carmakers in Europe Face Uncertainty Beyond Brexit

January 11, 2019

Bloomberg

Demand in the region fizzled late in 2018 due to a combination of emissions-testing bottlenecks and economic headwinds — and more pain could lie ahead.

Eliminating Slavery in Supply Chains: A Job Unfinished

January 7, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In recent years, a torrent of new laws and regulations enacted globally have aimed to eliminate forced labor from modern-day supply chains. Are they having any impact?

New Tariffs Bring New Headaches on Top of Higher Costs

Podcast | Tariffs, Part 1: The Impact on U.S. Manufacturers

January 4, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Positive or negative: What’s the bottom-line impact of tariffs on U.S. manufacturers?

These Are the Key Dates in Trump's Packed 2019 Trade Agenda

January 3, 2019

Bloomberg

The first quarter of 2019 will be pivotal, as the U.S. and China are trying to deescalate a trade war and Trump will have to decide whether to hit car imports with tariffs.

Why the U.S. Still Imports Natural Gas Despite Export Boom

January 2, 2019

Bloomberg

The U.S. may be exporting natural gas at a record clip, but that hasn’t stopped it from accepting new imports.

Case Study

Pfizer Builds Breakthrough App for Global Visibility of Its Supply Chain

December 26, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

For a biopharmaceutical company as large as Pfizer, achieving truly comprehensive supply chain visibility is a mammoth undertaking.

Trading With China: What’s Going On Behind the Wall

December 26, 2018

Gary Barraco, SCB Contributor

If you’ve got business in China, there’s far more to follow than tariffs.

Tariffs and the Electronics Supply Chain: A Perfect Storm?

December 26, 2018

Maryliz Burns, SCB Contributor

A storm in the electronics industry is spreading into automotive, aerospace, healthcare industries and more — just about any supply chain that calls for electronic components.

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.