Global Trade Management

ROBOTIC ARMS ARE ASSEMBLING A CAR ON AN ASSEMBLY LINE.

New Technology Is Driving a North American Auto Manufacturing Renaissance

February 13, 2024

Between now and 2030, North American automakers have the potential to leverage new processes and practices to reduce their production costs while reimagining a traditional domestic industry

PIPES AND STORAGE UNITS AT A GAS STORAGE FACILITY UNDER A SETTING SUN.

German Utility VNG Inks Country’s First Deal with Algeria for Pipeline Gas

February 9, 2024

Bloomberg

The agreement, which took effect in January, allows gas to be shipped via pipeline to Italy and then on to Germany, a spokesperson for Sonatrach said.

A BARN SITS IN A FIELD, FRAMED BY AUTUMNAL TREES.

Farm Exports from the U.S. Hit a Three-Year Low in 2023

February 8, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The $191 billion generated represents a three-year low in terms of farming and agricultural exports coming out of the U.S.

THE FLAGS OF MEXICO AND THE US ARE FOLDED NEXT TO ONE ANOTHER75040.jpg

The U.S. Bought More Goods from Mexico than China in 2023

February 8, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Mexico surpassed China as the U.S.’s top source of imports in 2023, for the first time in 20 years.

AERIAL VIEW OF THE RED SEA IN THE GULF OF SUEZ.

Chinese Ships Get Cheaper Insurance to Navigate Red Sea

February 7, 2024

Bloomberg

While the overall picture is mixed, some Chinese-linked vessels have to pay as little as 0.35% of their hull and machinery value to obtain insurance for transit.

HEALTHCARE

Transparent Software Supply Chains Will Usher in Healthcare Cyber Quality

February 5, 2024

JC Herz, Senior Vice President, Cyber Supply Chain, Exiger and Shannon Lantzy, President, Shannon Lantzy LLC

As software bills of materials analysis yields business-relevant risk information, customers will use it to make more informed decisions about what to buy and how to price risk transfers.

TRANSPORTATION & DISTRIBUTION

Strengthening Freight Networks Amid Mounting Geopolitical and Climate Pressures

February 5, 2024

Jenny Vander Zanden, Chief Operating Officer, Breakthrough

The transportation sector faced significant challenges in 2023, including rising operational costs that impacted each step in the supply chain.

SUSTAINABILITY/CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Refocusing on High-Impact Sustainability Wins

February 5, 2024

Kristen Senz, Writer at APQC

Organizations face mounting pressure to ensure the sustainability of not just their operations and supply chains, but also those of their domestic and overseas supply chain partners.

SUSTAINABILITY

How Sustainable is Your Supply Chain?

February 5, 2024

Shanton Wilcox, U.S. Manufacturing Lead, PA Consulting and Andy Prinz, Manufacturing Expert, PA Consulting

To overcome the challenges which have held back sustainability efforts, companies can employ new actions and approaches to improve results.

SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT

Why Do Companies Need Risk Management in Today's Volatile Marketplace?

February 5, 2024

Ryan Polakoff, President, Nexterus

Shippers need to be prepared to continually assess risks to their supply chains, and create concrete strategies to mitigate and overcome these risks.

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.