Global Trade Management

Q&A: Innovations in Last-Mile Delivery

April 6, 2018

Conversations with supply-chain executives how about how they are addressing the biggest challenges in fulfilling e-commerce orders to consumers today.

Trump Trade War Threatens U.S. Chemical Investment Renaissance

April 6, 2018

Bloomberg

A brewing trade war with China threatens to derail the fastest-growing sector of the U.S. manufacturing economy as chemical companies rethink spending almost $100bn on new factories.

China Raises Tariffs on U.S. Pork and Fruit in Trade Dispute

April 3, 2018

Los Angeles Times

China raised import duties on pork, fruit and other products from the United States on Monday in an escalating tariff dispute with U.S. President Trump that companies worry might depress global commerce.

Wine Prices to Rise As Bad Weather Brings Worst Harvest for 50 Years

March 23, 2018

The Guardian

It’s the kind of bad news best served with a stiff drink: the price of standard supermarket wines such as prosecco and pinot grigio could rise by up to 30 percent this year as the impact of 2017’s disastrous harvest is felt on the high street.

South Korea’s Steel Heartland Frets About Looming American Tariffs

March 21, 2018

The Washington Post

The air in Pohang is thick with steel dust and anxiety. No place in South Korea has more to lose from President Trump’s tariffs on steel imports than this industrial city on the country’s southeast coast.

On the West Coast, Ports Brace for Steel Tariffs

March 19, 2018

NPR

It's a normal weekday at the Port of Vancouver. That means by noon, piles of steel slab cover the work yard at the docks on the Columbia River.

Clear Sailing for Ocean Carriers in 2018 — If They Don’t Blow It

March 19, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The coming year looks like smooth sailing for container-shipping lines — if they can meet shippers’ increasing demands for service.

Six Ways Procurement Officers Can Prepare for Brexit

March 16, 2018

Supply Management

During this time of uncertainty procurement professionals should take the opportunity to elevate their role as a trusted advisor, says Andrew Coulcher, group membership and knowledge director of CIPS.

Ending Slavery in Supply Chains, Part 2: An Action Plan for Business

March 16, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

"Zero tolerance" is the only way to approach the issue of human trafficking and slavery in supply chains. But how can companies make that happen?

The Digital Global Supply Chain

March 15, 2018

Amber Road

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.