Global Trade Management

An American Toymaker Doubles Down on Sourcing in China During the Pandemic

May 2, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A least one U.S. consumer-products manufacturer has no intention of giving up on China anytime soon.

Congress Makes Russia a Pariah on Trade, Adds Pressure on Putin

April 7, 2022

Bloomberg

The U.S. Congress voted overwhelmingly Thursday to strip Russia’s normal trade status with the U.S. and ban imports of its gas, oil and coal, adding to the economic squeeze by the U.S. and its allies to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government over the invasion of Ukraine.

U.S., U.K. Reach Deal to Ease Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

March 22, 2022

Bloomberg

The U.S. and U.K. reached a deal to ease tariffs on British steel and aluminum, resolving a longstanding irritant as the nations work to strengthen trade and integration.

Weathering the Chip Shortage Requires Future-Proofing Supply Chains

March 22, 2022

Kirk Wehby, SCB Contributor

Here are three key areas where companies can start.

Bipartisan Ocean Shipping Overhaul Introduced in U.S. Senate

February 3, 2022

Bloomberg

The first major update of U.S. international ocean-shipping laws in more than two decades has been introduced in the Senate, a significant step toward passage after passing the House with bipartisan support in December.

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Watch: Putting the Pieces of Broken Supply Chains Back Together

January 26, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Glenn Steinberg, global supply chain leader with EY, discusses the drivers behind the “great reset” of manufacturing and supply chain operations.

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Watch: The Future of the U.S. and EU’s Trading Relationship

January 20, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Laura Fraedrich, senior counsel for global trade and national security with Lowenstein Sandler LLP, brings us up to date on the warming of relations between the U.S. and European Union.

Trucker Vaccine Rule Is Making Freight and Fruit Pricier

January 18, 2022

Bloomberg

New rules requiring truckers to show proof of vaccination when crossing the Canada-U.S. border are cutting into shipping capacity and boosting the cost of hauling everything from broccoli to tomatoes.

How Digital Trade Finance Enables Supply Chain Innovation for SMBs

January 18, 2022

Nelson Holzner, SCB Contributor

With the many complexities and growing challenges in logistics and transportation, technology has become critical to the future of global trade finance, especially for small and medium-sized businesses.

Enhancing Food Traceability and Purity Through Direct Sourcing

January 3, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Today’s global supply chains are so complex that merely identifying all of the parties involved in getting product to market, especially where there’s the potential for fraud, can be hugely difficult. So why not just cut out those intermediaries and deal directly with the actual supplier of raw materials?

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.