Global Trade Management

A Tariff-Era Survival Kit for American Firms in Asia

December 11, 2018

U.S. firms operating in Asia are adapting to global trade uncertainty with a range of survival tactics, from reviewing how goods are classified to tweaking their supply chains.

Podcast | What’s Worrying Compliance and Procurement Professionals Today?

December 7, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Few jobs in a global business are as tough as compliance and procurement. So it’s no surprise that those individuals have some concerns.

Tariffs Present an Opportunity for Supply Chain Collaboration

November 28, 2018

Kate Vitasek, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Tariffs make collaboration among businesses, manufacturers, suppliers and global supply chains more crucial than ever.

Q&A | The New Nafta: What Does It Mean for Supply Chains?

November 26, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Farewell, Nafta, hello U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Here's how the renegotiated trade pact will impact U.S. supply chains.

Trump Moves Forward With Plans to Tighten U.S. High-Tech Exports

November 21, 2018

Bloomberg

The measure could have a “profound and long lasting adverse impact” on relations between the U.S. and China, analysts say.

Ways to Make Your Supply-Chain Blockchain Project a Success

Think Tank

How to Make Your Supply-Chain Blockchain Project a Success

November 15, 2018

Scott Nelson, SCB Contributor

Nearly 100 percent of executives agree that blockchain will upend traditional supply-chain management, but fewer than half are equipped with a strategy.

TechWatch

Blockchain Is Here to Stay — But Can It Cut the Cord With Cryptocurrencies?

November 13, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Even the most enthusiastic supporter of blockchain technology agrees that it needs time to reach its full potential as a system of record for global business transactions.

Think Tank

Will the Trade War Force a Rethinking of High-Tech Sourcing Strategies?

November 12, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The escalating tariff war between the U.S. and China is already having a negative impact on high-tech supply chains.

3PL Parcel Shipping Playbook

November 9, 2018

Pierbridge

More Manufacturers Are Leaving China to Dodge Trump's Duties

November 9, 2018

Bloomberg

Companies on the mainland making everything from car parts to cameras are lining up other production facilities across Southeast Asia.

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.