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Today, retailers sourcing from low-cost countries need to implement technology to help manage the entire product lifecycle and global supply chain, thus ensuring their continued success.

More companies have recognized the benefits of automating global trade and have initiated Global Trade Management projects.

This report explores the disruptions that all supply chain leaders face, and the critical importance of upstream visibility in resolving or responding to issues before they become crises.

August was a busy month for AAPA and three of its member ports that participated in “Influencers Roundtables,” industry forums and port tours.

In this study, Forrester conducted an online survey 352 midmarket B2B eCommerce decision-makers, supplemented with three in-depth interviews to evaluate the state of eCommerce at midmarket B2B firms in the US, EMEA, and Australia.

The Marine industry faces substantial pressure: global trade has decelerated and commodity prices have declined, just as a prolonged shipbuilding cycle resulted in significant overcapacity, and the ensuing struggle for market share, via fiercer competition and consolidation, underscores the need for greater efficiency in shipping.

The latest UPS Study shows avid online shoppers making more than half of their purchases with e-commerce, taking more control with smartphones, and technology is driving retailers to redefine their stores.

Latest research shows parcel delivery companies must adapt for empowered, digital consumers to face revenue challenges created by dramatically reduced mail volumes.

Cross-border e-Commerce brings all market participants on an even level playing field, no longer are global consumers only assessable by those having resources to deal with complications of global distribution or costly market expansion.

Despite commendable efforts in the automotive supply chain, such as MMOG, the inefficiencies inherent in ERP systems severely limit the gains that you can make in efficiency.

In the next few years, we will see important changes, whether they be in adding new tech­nologies to improve safety and increase efficiency manage or launch new compensation structures to incentivize drivers.

Control tower solutions remain one of the hottest areas for supply chain applications as more vendors enter this category to provide sense and response capabilities for companies operating complex global supply chains.

Without a configurable technological platform capable of handling vast amounts of data securely and reliably, companies are constrained by a lack of detail to truly measure supply chain compliance.

Download this whitepaper to learn what shoppers have to say about the importance of post-purchase experiences, expectations for delivery, and 4 steps to go from "cost center" to "competitive advantage."

This eBook dives deep into aspects of the customer experience to help you consistently delight your customers.

Wearable Technology represents one of the major innovative technology trends in the recent times, wearables, and especially smartwatches are unobtrusive and glanceable to an extent that is unparalleled.

If the the Trans-Pacific Partnership does not pass, the United States would not only forego substantial economic gains, but would also face trade diversion and enjoy less market access compared with other countries such as China.

This report, prepared by The Trade Partnership for NRF, describes how the TPP will have a significant positive impact on American families, workers and the retailers who seek to provide them with a wide range of goods at affordable prices.

Employers need employees with great technical skills, and while veterans certainly possess more than an ample amount of these much-needed skills, they also have some much-desired competencies HR and talent management professionals look for in job candidates.

Global shippers are well aware of the number of new trade agreements being inked that will make it easier for U.S. organizations to not only source product from emerging markets, but also open the door to deliver goods into quickly growing consumer bases.