What Does Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Software Do?
An Introduction to How FTZ Software is Changing FTZ Management for the Better
Understanding Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Management and Software
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) management has long been viewed as complex, particularly when it...
Boost ROI with Oracle OTM and Parcel Shipping
Logistics leaders know the story too well — the plan looks perfect, but the execution costs tell another story. Manual work, carrier inconsistencies, and limited shipment visibility all add up to...
Introducing QAD Restricted Party Screening: Continuous Compliance for a Connected Era
In modern manufacturing and distribution, speed is everything. But speed without control? That’s a major risk no business can afford.
Geopolitical tensions, trade issues and evolving sanctions are shaping – and re-shaping...
Closing the Gap in Oracle OTM Execution
Across automotive, industrial, and high-tech supply chains, the pressure to move products faster has never been greater. Production cycles are shorter, shipment volumes are higher, and customers expect precision and speed.
Many...
Closing the Gap in Supply Chain Execution
Manufacturing supply chains are under more pressure than ever. Demand is unpredictable, lead times are tightening, and customer expectations are soaring. Yet despite heavy investment in advanced planning systems, logistics operations...
Why Integrating Export Management and Transportation Execution is Key to Global Efficiency
Updated: October 20, 2025
Published: September 23, 2020
For years, export management and transportation execution were treated as separate functions — one focused on compliance, the other on physical distribution. But in 2025,...
Top 5 Rules for Better OEM and Supplier Collaboration
As co-host of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, I've had the privilege of interviewing a diverse group of experts, from OEMs and suppliers to thought leaders and industry analysts. A...
Creating a Global Trade Compliance Program
Global enterprises still rely on spreadsheets and manual processes instead of advanced Global Trade Management Solutions to manage their global trade and supply chain operations. Unfortunately, without a robust Global Trade...
What is Integrated Business Planning (IBP)?
Integrated Business Planning (IBP), as mentioned in the What Is S&OP? article, is a process that Executive Management frequently uses. Also, it ensures that the company allocate sufficient financial...
Drive Savings Now: How TMS (Transportation Management System) Can Help
Manufacturers and shippers are often hesitant to implement crucial technology projects, such as Transportation Management Systems (TMS), despite the potential for maximizing supply chain performance. This delay stems from concerns about...