Global Trade Management

UPS Wants to Set Blockchain Standards for Freight Industry

November 14, 2017

UPS, and its subsidiary Coyote Logistics, have joined the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance (BiTA), throwing their considerable weight behind the development of blockchain technology standards and education for the freight industry.

China's Technology Ambitions Could Upset the Global Trade Order

November 13, 2017

The New York Times

Washington officials and major global companies increasingly worry about a new generation of deals that could give China a firmer grip on the technology of tomorrow.

China Grows Belt and Road Business

November 10, 2017

Maritime Executive

Trade between China and countries along the Belt and Road reached a value of $786bn in the first three quarters of this year, up 15 percent on the same period last year.

North Korea: The Supply Chain Perspective

November 8, 2017

Resilinc

U.S. Trade Gap Widens As Imports Increase

November 6, 2017

Industryweek

The U.S. merchandise-trade deficit widened to a four-month high as imports rose for the first time since April, according to the Commerce Department. The report also showed inventories increased at wholesalers and fell at retailers.

In Talks Over Nafta 2.0, IP Concerns Step to the Fore

November 6, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Physical products are important, but one of the biggest stumbling blocks to a revised North American Free Trade Agreement could be something that you can't hold in your hands.

What Does a 'No Deal' Brexit Mean and How Bad Could It Get?

October 30, 2017

The Guardian

Calls are growing among conservative politicians for Britain to walk away from the deadlocked Brexit talks and prepare for the consequences of leaving Europe without a diplomatic agreement in place.

How to Digitalize Your Supply Chain in Five Steps

October 27, 2017

Industryweek

As the leadership team at a consumer products company debated its digital strategy, two opposing views emerged. To stay competitive, some argued, the company needed to invest several hundred million dollars to automate its existing network of large regional plants.

Even a Nafta Collapse Won't Keep Companies From Moving to Mexico

October 27, 2017

Bloomberg

It wasn't supposed to be like this, but the folks who help U.S. companies set up production in Mexico say they're having a solid year.

3M Report: Where Buyer-Supplier Collaboration Is Falling Short

October 20, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Manufacturers talk endlessly of the need for true collaboration with suppliers. But a surprising number of suppliers aren't on board with the concept.

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.