Global Trade Management

As Brexit Looms, Paris Tries a Business Makeover

December 13, 2017

The phone rings a lot at Paris Region Entreprises, a one-stop shop for companies deciding whether to move employees to the City of Light. Typically, callers ask about visas and minutiae of employment law. But not long ago, an executive from Japan called with a stumper: Where, he asked, are the dancing clubs?

DHL 'Innovation Day' Winners Introduce New Logistics Tech

December 12, 2017

Air Cargo World

At Deutsche Post-DHL’s 2017 "Innovation Day" at its Bonn, Germany, Innovation Center, the winners of a series of technology "challenges" introduced new products, including autonomous warehouse robots, an online platform for package drop-offs and an internet of things (IoT) approach to online shopping, among other new logistics offerings.

Retailers' December Imports to Rise on Last-Minute Restocking

December 12, 2017

Reuters

Imports by retailers are estimated to rise 1.5 percent in December, indicating that companies are expecting strong sales through the holiday season, according to industry group National Retail Federation (NRF).

China Finds Gems in Canadian Tech as Free Trade Talks Stumble

December 12, 2017

Bloomberg

Free trade talks between Canada and China may have yet to achieve lift off. Tell that to technology sector.

Laboratory Products Get a 'Green' Label. How About Consumer Goods?

December 11, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It’s been 23 years since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began requiring "nutrition facts" labels on most food products. Is it time to do the same for disclosing the environmental impact of laboratory products?

China Will Lead an Electric Car Future, Ford’s Chairman Says

December 11, 2017

The New York Times

The world’s automakers are just starting to bet on an electric car future — and already, one of the most powerful people in the industry says that future belongs to China.

How the Global Debt Crisis Threatens Your Supply Chain

December 8, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The world is overrun by debt. How can companies and supply chains protect themselves from the consequences of massive default?

The Changing Dynamics of Distribution Requirements

December 8, 2017

Angela Fernandez, VP, Retail Grocery & Foodservice, GS1 US

Keeping Up With Change in the Global Trade Landscape

December 6, 2017

Suzanne M. Richer, Director, Trade Advisory Practice, Amber Road

Lawmakers Push for U.S. Ban on Slave-Made Goods to Sharpen Its Bite

December 4, 2017

Reuters

A law banning slave-made goods from entering the United States has failed, lawmakers and advocates said, as they push border authorities to step up inspections of suspicious shipments.

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.