Global trade management - Articles - Page 161

Top Companies to Boost Predictive Analytics Technology Spending

March 12, 2013

Most high-performing companies will manage their business processes using real-time predictive analytics or "extreme collaboration" by 2016.

Keys to Fulfilling Multiple Channels From a Common DC

March 11, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Jason Denmon, apparel industry executive with Fortna, offers advice on how companies can utilize a common distribution center for servicing multiple brands or channels - and why it's so tough to get it right.

CargoSphere Unveils Update of Global Rate Network

March 8, 2013

CargoSphere

CargoSphere, a cloud-based network for global freight-rate management for the ocean and air logistics industries, has developed version 4.0 of its CargoSphere Rate Network (CRN).

NewAge Software & Solutions Enters North American Market

March 8, 2013

NewAge Software & Solutions

NewAge Software & Solutions, a provider of software applications for freight forwarders and logistics companies, has entered the North American market.

PrimeRevenue Issues New Version of OpenSCi Supplier Platform

March 7, 2013

PrimeRevenue Inc.

PrimeRevenue Inc., creator of a hosted platform for global supply-chain finance, has released version 5.5 of its OpenSCi SCiSupplier platform.

Legacy Supply Chain Services Acquires Vitran SCO

March 6, 2013

Legacy Supply Chain Services

Legacy Supply Chain Services has acquired Vitran Corporation Inc.'s Supply Chain Operation (Vitran SCO).

Seven High-Tech & Electronics Supply Chain Priorities to Focus on in 2013

March 6, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: During 2012, high-tech industry executives recognized that optimizing supply chain operations is directly related to profitable growth, higher operating margins and capital efficiency - each of which helps create value. While new products matter, factors such as selection, price, availability and service also enhance the buying experience. - Gene Tyndall, Executive Vice President, Tompkins International

TAKE Solutions Enhances Collaboration Suite; Supports Life Sciences

March 5, 2013

TAKE Solutions

TAKE Solutions, a vendor of software for supply-chain management and the life sciences sector, has made enhancements to its OneSCM supply-chain collaboration suite.

Collaborative Purchasing, Revisited

March 4, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

So collaborative purchasing appears feasible for the restaurant industry. But what about other business sectors? Can different companies - even direct competitors - really band together to get better deals from their suppliers?

China Takes Control of Pakistan Port from Singapore

February 28, 2013

The Times of India

China has assumed control of a strategic Pakistani port on the Arabian Sea, as part of a drive to secure energy and maritime routes that also gives it a potential naval base, sparking Indian concern. The Pakistani cabinet approved the transfer of Gwadar, currently a commercial failure cut off from the national road network, from Singapore's PSA International to the state-owned China company on January 30.