Global Trade Management

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SPECIAL REPORT

A Brave New World of Coping With Supply Chain Disruption

July 8, 2024

U.S. Lawmakers Look to Bar CHIPS Act Winners From Using Chinese Tools

June 20, 2024

Under a newly-proposed bill, companies such as Intel Corp. would be barred from buying chipmaking gear from entities owned or controlled by China.

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THINK TANK

How Blockchain Can Help Manage Complex Supply Chain Contracts

June 13, 2024

Clare Adelgren, SCB Contributor

As contract parameters continue to change, enterprises are looking to blockchain technology to rebuild a needed layer of trust.

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U.K. Freight Forwarding Trio Buys Forward Solutions

May 21, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The companies established a joint venture holding company, Forward Computers Alliance Limited, to facilitate the acquisition from the Freight Software Group.

Manhattan Associates Launches Unified Supply Chain Planning Platform

May 15, 2024

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Manhattan also announced two new software tools that will bring generative AI (GenAI) to the supply chain, at scale.

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SCB FEATURE

Before the Truth Can Get Its Boots On

May 15, 2024

Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

How scary are deepfakes and other AI-accelerated forms of fraud? Really scary.

Five Steps to More Sustainable Operations Through Digitization

May 6, 2024

Andreas Eschbach, CEO and Founder, eschbach

For process manufacturers, a more sustainable plant is also more profitable, productive, efficient and resilient. Smart digitization strategies can help plants identify opportunities for improvement.

Preventing Forced Labor in Supply Chains Is Crucial to Resilience and Sustainable Growth

May 6, 2024

Áine Clarke, Head of KnowTheChain and Investor Strategy, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

The largest multinational companies across multiple sectors are demonstrating a lack of real progress in addressing forced labor in supply chains.

Supply Chain’s Role in Reducing Scope 3 Emissions

May 6, 2024

Ian Sullivan, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP and Michael E. Raynor, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP

As a supply chain organization, you are uniquely positioned to impact your own emission-reduction goals, as well as those of your upstream and downstream partners — so-called Scope 3 emissions.

From Commitment to Action: How Innovative Packaging Solutions Bring Supply Chain Circularity

May 6, 2024

Patric Vestlund, EVP Americas, Nefab Group

To ensure the success of sustainable supply chain transformation, companies must back their plans with real-life data.

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.