Global Trade Management

Technology Enables Small, Mid-Sized Companies 'Become More International'

August 26, 2016

Globally and in the U.S., a new breed of company - including manufacturers - are taking advantage of growth outside their home market and going international. To what extent are small and middle market businesses becoming more multinational? What's driving this trend?

It's Time to Renew Your Freight Broker Bond

August 25, 2016

Todd Bryant, President & Founder, Bryant Surety Bonds

Since the changes in the freight broker bond requirements introduced by the MAP-21 legislation back in 2013, autumn has turned into the bond renewal season for the freight industry. In the next few months, about two thirds of the nearly 17,000 licensed freight brokers are expected to undergo the yearly surety bond renewal.

As Clothing Retailer Learned, One-Size-Fits-All Merchandising Plan Doesn't Work Globally

August 24, 2016

Strategy + Business

Appealing to the cultural and economic specifics of a foreign market is the key to getting consumers to shop more frequently and spend more.

Here's How You Can Successfully Reach the Global Consumer

August 24, 2016

MultiChannel Merchant

Today's consumer is a lot different than the consumer of 5 years ago, or even one year ago. Consumers today are making purchases both on and offline, through mobile devices, and even social channels from all over the world. Retailers are transforming their business strategies to engage these consumers, wherever they are, but not every retailer is seeing the payoff for their efforts.

Seko Logistics Adds E-Commerce Warehousing Capacity in Hong Kong

August 23, 2016

Seko Logistics

Seko Logistics has added 100,000 square feet of warehousing and fulfillment capacity in Hong Kong.

Steelwedge Issues New Cloud-Based Apps for Demand, Supply Planning

August 19, 2016

Steelwedge

Steelwedge has developed a new version of its software for demand planning, supply planning and response management, unified on a common cloud platform.

Explaining the Widening U.S. Trade Deficit

August 19, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The U.S. trade deficit is continuing to decline - but don't blame imports for the widening gap.

Slowdown Seen in Crude Oil Shipping

August 18, 2016

Drewry

A steep rise in refinery capacity in the Middle East, the world's crude oil production hub, will diminish oil trade growth and with it prospects for tanker shipping, according to the latest edition of the Tanker Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

There's Money in Dairy, But Growth Areas Are in Least Developed Markets

August 17, 2016

Boston Consulting Group

With $500bn in global sales, dairy was the biggest, fastest revenue-generating category in the food and beverage sector in 2015. But in value creation, the industry lags. Its inherent supply chain, market, and regulatory complexities, along with intense competitive pressures, mean there is no simple formula for profitable growth, according to a report from The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Vizient Unveils Supply Chain Analytics Platform for Healthcare

August 15, 2016

Vizient Inc.

Vizient Inc. has developed Vizient Savings Actualyzer, a supply-chain analytics platform for the healthcare industry.

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.