Global Trade Management

Post-Recession, Mid-Sized Suppliers Seek New Avenues of Trade Financing

May 2, 2016

Global businesses are still experiencing the aftereffects of the Great Recession of 2007-2009. But perhaps no sector has felt the pain more acutely than mid-market suppliers.

Manufacturing Jobs on Decline Worldwide, And Globalization Isn't Main Culprit

April 28, 2016

New York Times

In America's factories, jobs are disappearing. But despite the political rhetoric, the problem is not mainly globalization. Manufacturing jobs are on the decline in factories around the world.

Tecsys Debuts Warehouse-Management Software for SMBs

April 27, 2016

Tecsys Inc.

Tecsys Inc. has developed OneSpring, offering warehouse-management system (WMS) capabilities aimed at small and medium-sized businesses.

A Cryptocurrency Makes a Bid for Legitimacy

April 25, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Cryptocurrency: The very word suggests shady dealings. But a new purveyor of an alternative digital payment method - to put it in more mundane terms - is seeking to change that.

Manhattan Associates Enhances Apps for Distribution, Warehouse Management

April 20, 2016

Manhattan Associates Inc.

Manhattan Associates, Inc. is offering new e-commerce capabilities in the 2016 release of its Distribution Management software.

With 360 Sea, River Ports, the U.S. Is Awash in Ocean Commerce

April 19, 2016

Maritime Executive

The U.S. is served by publicly - and privately-owned marine facilities located in approximately 360 commercial sea and river ports. These are found along the Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf and Great Lakes coasts, as well as in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

E2open Acquires Terra Technology

April 18, 2016

E2open

E2open has acquired Terra Technology, provider of software for demand sensing, multi-echelon inventory optimization and transportation forecasting.

Software Can Help Soothe Free Trade Headaches

April 15, 2016

Amber Road

Recovery in Multipurpose Shipping Market May Have to Wait Until End of 2017

April 15, 2016

Drewry

The multipurpose shipping market is not expected to recover until the end of 2017, when it is anticipated that there will be more bulk demand for the Handy vessels and therefore more breakbulk cargoes for multipurpose vessels, according to the latest Multipurpose Shipping Market Review and Forecast 2016 report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Gains Seen in Dry Bulk Shipping May Fade in Second Half of 2016

April 15, 2016

IHS

Shipping rates for vessels transporting commodities such as coal, iron ore and grains racked up impressive gains in the first quarter of 2016 after hitting record lows, but the rally could flatten out into the second half as the macroeconomic outlook remains uncertain, according to IHS Inc.

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.