Global Trade Management

China Hopes Trade Expo Will Highlight Import Clout As U.S. Dispute Rages

November 5, 2018

China, dubbed ‘the workshop of the world’ for its sprawling supply chains and huge export capacity, is hoping to manufacture something new this week at a huge trade fair in Shanghai: import orders.

Companies Say They're Ready to Move Supply Chains From China

October 31, 2018

Bloomberg

A common theme this earnings season: U.S. business executives are ready to relocate their supply chains if the cost of importing Chinese goods becomes prohibitive.

Despite Trade War, China Opens Wallet for U.S. Tech and Pharma Exports

October 30, 2018

Forbes

China might be closing its wallet to some high-profile U.S. exports as part of the ongoing trade war, but it's wide open to others.

How the Logistics Industry Can Conquer the Generation Gap

October 29, 2018

TGW Systems

Think Tank

How Cloud Migration Can Protect Against Supply-Chain Disasters

October 26, 2018

Oussama El-Hilali

When production is spread across a global supply chain, unexpected mishaps can quickly escalate into disaster for both manufacturers and consumers.

Case Study

When Your Customer Is Major League Baseball, It’s More Than a Game

October 19, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

With its exclusive license to supply promotional merchandise to the nation’s ballparks, BDA faces a massive challenge in meeting requirements for product quality and on-time delivery.

Think Tank

Trade War Disrupts Supply Chains, and Spurs a Slow Shift From China

October 18, 2018

Sebastien Breteau

The U.S.-China trade war is miring global supply chains in increasing uncertainty — with over half of U.S. companies with global supply chains reporting adverse impact.

Think Tank

How Telematics and Data Aid in Reaching Sustainability Goals

October 16, 2018

Paul Washicko

As businesses push to keep up with customer expectations, they’re also faced with a responsibility to do so in a more sustainable way.

Think Tank

Centralize Packaging Material Sourcing and Design to Overcome Volatile Trade

October 15, 2018

Robert Testa

An innovative approach can reduce supply-chain costs by up to 40 percent — while enabling sustainability gains and greater brand assurance.

Think Tank

The Science of ‘Fingerprinting’ Products in the Supply Chain

October 15, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The term “forensic science” conjures up images of police dramas and crime investigations. But it turns out to have a strong connection to global supply chains, too.

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.