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E2open disrupts global logistics community's consciousness by acquiring some of the industry's premier software providers. Now it plans to sell shippers the value of connectivity and harmonized upgrades says CEO Michael Farlekas.
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The new normal in global trade policy is a stormy environment and highly unpredictable. You need proactive measures to keep supply chains safe or become a casualty. Amber Road talks about pinpointing changes with digital supply chain execution.
E2open announces successfully completing its acquisition of Amber Road. The combination will facilitate end-to-end management from source to omni-channel fulfillment from one cloud-based solution.
Cloud-based supply chain solutions provider E2open has completed its acquisition of Amber Road by purchasing outstanding shares.
Today only a handful of companies file their own documents with U.S. Customs—less than 5%. Amber Road, now part of E2open, executive explains how automation and digitization are causing a "game-changing paradigm" in how customs filings are carried out.
Risk, uncertainty, complexity, dynamic - these are all terms used to describe today's global supply chains. In Talking Logistics podcast with Amber Road, Ty Bordner gives insights into how companies can successfully navigate this environment and what actions they can take to streamline and automate global trade processes.
Global trade management is in a state of constant flux, so how can importers and exporters keep up with what's going on? Amber Road's podcast in SupplyChainBrain explains how.
Evolving technology brings advantages and detriments when it comes to supply chains. That's why the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enhanced its existing security program to reflect higher-risk supply chains. Industry Today talks to Amber Road about managing CTPAT's new security standards.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has added new security guidelines to its Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorist (CTPAT) security guidelines, including new Minimum Security Criteria. Conditions are organized into "musts" and "shoulds" to eliminate second-guessing. Sourcing Journal speaks with Amber Road's CTPAT expert on how companies can embrace the new guidelines.
The spotlight is on global trade management with Brexit and tariffs on the minds of many supply chain professionals — and they're looking for ways to navigate through these risks and uncertainties. One area getting renewed attention is duty drawback — learn what is it is and why is it making a comeback.
Talking Logistics "Editor's Pick" this week is about the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and how its enforcement arm reaches all over the world, and impacting pretty much everyone.
Super-informed consumers who can be persnickety, fickle, impetuous and careful all at the same time are challenging the fashion industry. Amber Road's three-part series looks at these challenges and suggests how to improve global supply chain performance.
Amber Road's AI focus is on Machine learning (ML) to help brands optimize supply chains further says Chief Product Officer Nathan Pieri. ML requires large amounts of data to be effective so companies must digitize processes & create "fuel" to power ML algorithms.
Brexit raises the imminent question on how businesses can effectively continue to finance and distribute their inventory within the European continent. In order to serve the European market effectively, managing the availability and allocation of inventory becomes vital to reduce overall costs, improve cash flows, and bring more agility to supply chain operations.
Wondering what's the best transportation management system (TMS) to support your unique operations? Inbound Logistics magazine suggests a disciplined decision-making approach to finding the right TMS and offers with some leading options.
Amber Road launches a new cargo screening solution to identify high volume of shipments from multiple providers in order to comply with increasingly stringent laws.
Leading supply chain management platform E2open announced plans this week to acquire global trade management software company Amber Road.
The definitive agreement came more than a year after Amber Road rejected a previous offer by the Austin, Texas-based supply chain software firm.
New cargo screening algorithms are available to streamline the product screening process.
How do companies prepare when trade policy can apparently change with one presidential tweet? Diversify sourcing to mitigate such risks and related costs – and maybe turn uncertainty into an opportunity to make supply chains stronger, US industry experts say.
Last year heralded the new USMCA trade agreement, shifting the U.S., Canada, and Mexico into a new relationship for continued global commerce. Learn what companies can do for USMCA success.
Global logistics providers seeking a unique solution to overcome challenges related to trade regulations – such as Know Your Customer, and trying to avoid fines and penalties should look no further than Amber Road's recently launched Carrier Cargo Screening Solution.
RISE presents a comparison chart of 24 companies providing solutions for various needs within the consumer goods supply chain, including activities related to planning and execution.
Manufacturers should prepare for increased regional value content for the automobile sector, speakers said during an American Shipper webinar.
Amber Road has launched a multi-country EU Bonded Warehouse management solution with enhanced support for European country Customs filing that will help companies more efficiently handle cross-border trade in the region.
Need speed in your supply chain? Visibility helps put the pedal to the metal and in this podcast episode, Amber Road talks about how to create a "glass pipeline" into the entire supply chain.
Over $600 million dollars is recovered annually through the US Duty Drawback program – a refund from the US Customs agency for duties paid on imported items that are subsequently exported – but up to 85% of potential duty drawback is not being claimed each year. Learn how to take advantage of this refund despite its complexity.
New technologies and advances in existing tools are helping companies gain greater supply chain visibility.
One time the world was flat - at least as far as global trade goes - where goods were produced close to their end-users and supply chains were relatively short and linear. Over the last two centuries, trade has exploded and transformed the global economy, and now through technology, trade is "digitally connected," creating chainmail rather than a chain.
Managing a global supply chain is complex, so condensing and simplifying your processes is a must. That's where a global trade management (GTM) system comes in.
Tariffs, growing protectionist measures, worries about all-out trade wars, changing global cost dynamics and more - these are challenging times indeed for global supply chain and sourcing managers. Learn about the key takeaways, why companies are embracing a "China plus many" sourcing strategy, and how technology can improve visibility and decision making.
As global trade continues to transform the way companies are producing, moving, buying and selling goods across borders, supply chain leaders need to know about trade trends that can help them benchmark their company with the leaders and laggards. Amber Road and the Association of American Exports and Importers (AAEI) have centered its annual report on technology.
Tariffs and policy changes from the ongoing trade spat between the US and China have become the main enemy of the supply chain manager, who relies on consistency and certainty to plan and execute global trade, a new white paper says.
The Association of Freight Software Suppliers (AFSS) has announced that US software supplier Amber Road has become its latest member.
Trade policies around the globe are on the move and in this fluid environment, it can be challenging to pinpoint trends and assess how trade policy shifts might impact business and products. While new policies are being implemented, shippers and manufacturers are scrambling to re-configure their supply chains both physically and financially by finding alternate production sources and new suppliers.
Supply chain leaders need to be aware of the trade trends with all the emerging and existing technology. The annual Trade Trends Report on technology gives insight into what companies are using, the challenges these systems are expected to solve, and how companies are implementing them.
Supply chain digitization requires selecting the right technology for your organization and putting it together in a meaningful way.
BBC Ask This delves into WTO and Brexit with senior trade experts to help companies better understand what business might look like moving forward.
Over the past few years, there have been many technologies that have surfaced to the top of minds within the logistics industry. Amber Road CEO Jim Preuninger discusses these in the JOC Annual Review and Outlook.
There has been a lot of recent buzz about companies relocating sourcing or manufacturing out of China and it's easy to understand why. Companies need to take a holistic look at their sourcing strategy with all relevant factors considered.
It's not every day that global trade compliance is a primary concern for supply chain executives, but ARC Advisory Group (and many others in the logistics prognostication game) believe that tariffs and free trade may be the number one supply chain topic in 2019.
Nearly every industry at some point faces product recalls and these stories are in the news almost daily. It can be catastrophic — financially or in human lives — and everything that happens upstream goes downstream. It's imperative for manufacturers to have a plan and execute it.
Whether you're talking about the Amazon Effect and the rapid growth of e-commerce, the changing global trade management landscape, or what's happening on the technology front, it's clear that the rules for success in supply chain management are changing. Amber Road talks through this in a recent article and episode of Talking Logistics.
Supply chains are running at full steam as the economy is booming in parts of the world, while others are taking a hit from the obstacles hindering better open commerce and trade. As we move into 2019, there are six major areas of concern for anyone playing a part in global trade.
Supply chains continue to lag in digitization and technology adoption, with hurdles often relating to the costs, lack of understanding, or implementation difficulties associated with new tools. But a new report from American Shipper, sponsored by US Bank and Amber Road, reveals the collaboration required to promote adoption, and not the technology itself, may be a key barrier in supply chain digitization.
While many key supply chain trends in 2019 will be continuations from years prior, ARC Advisory Group believes trends like the digital supply chain will be most impactful to the supply chain and logistics domain throughout the year.
If you've got business in China, there's far more to follow than tariffs — for importers and exporters operating on razor-thin margins, lucrative markets can be lost overnight. What those stories don't often cover, however, concerns developments taking place in China of equal importance — and more lasting significance.
The juggernaut of online shopping has resulted in rising consumer demand, which has led to rising transportation costs. This demand-chain focus means that shippers have to better manage an already complex supply chain by turning to new digital tools to monitor key data like multi-mode freight rate visibility and make more precise, cost-based decisions.
Supply-chain and compliance officers are facing a head-spinning environment of constant change in their sourcing and logistics operations. Amber Road talks about how good a job they're doing.
The 9th annual Mass Export Expo hosted a number of great sessions on topics ranging from US-China trade to US economic sanctions to the recently established USMCA, and more. Here are some of the points Logistics Viewpoints found most informative.
The Vietnamese government is setting up an equitable and sustainable response to climate change and what seems a looming migrant crisis by including environmental and worker rights stipulations in the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). The EVFTA will bring huge benefits to all of the trading parties.
The holiday season is fast approaching, bringing with it a new wave of demands that has businesses scrambling to get a slice of the holiday-spending pie. Disruptive technologies, increasing trade regulations, and the breakneck speed of customer demand are pushing companies to rethink their processes and technology for the holidays and beyond.
Sustainability has been one of the biggest buzzwords in the supply chain arena for years now and frequent surveys are asking if consumers will pay more for goods that are produced with the environment in mind. Economists call it "willingness to pay," and it may finally be reaching the point where it makes sense for a company's bottom line.
Amber Road and Aberdeen Group Survey reveals GTM platforms create agility, flexibility and improve global supply chain management functions.
As consumer buying habits and demands become ever more complex, inventory management is key to ensuring companies can quickly respond to any fluctuations in customer demand and maintain the flow of product availability.
While IoT is commonplace in many homes/offices, it's also becoming an integral part of supply chains offering advantages to expand existing capabilities for more responsive and manageable supply networks.
The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and retailers are jostling to take advantage of a growing economy and increased consumer confidence. Increasing sales is one way to mitigate potential negative impact on the bottom line and weathering the storm.
A truly great supply chain partner is one who knows precisely which ingredients companies need to make operations successful — and those that can be skipped. SupplyChainBrain readers tell the publication about thousands of these great partners, which they then publish the top 100 most-nominated — a list that Amber Road is featured.
Just before the midnight deadline on September 30, the US and Canada struck a deal on trade and announced the framework for a new, revised NAFTA - now known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Amber Road's Gary Barraco talks about what that means for the industry.
Global trade has never been a simple, straightforward endeavor, but recent fluctuations in tariff and trade policies have made it more complicated than ever. The best strategy to avoid getting caught by surprise is to use technology to conduct "what-if" costing scenario simulations.
As global trade increases in complexity, global safety and compliance standards have to adapt to keep pace. One important aspect that directly impacts consumer safety is product testing, where companies should develop strong testing and compliance programs.
Businesses can no longer afford to only keep an eye on what's going on inside of China's borders. Now is the time to make modifications to your operations.
Free Trade Agreements and other preferential programs are a two-headed beast, bringing substantial benefits while creating compliance risks and added competitive pressures. The answer to cope with ever-changing sourcing is with dedicated resources, processes and software automation, integrating preferential origin into the whole value chain, gaining strategic competitive advantage - and margin basis points - through every step of the way.
Today's global supply chain executives, like Lancelot and the other knights of King Arthur in search of the Holy Grail, also seek eternal knowledge but of more banal issues, such as low-cost global sourcing opportunities, shipper KPIs, and shifting trade policies.
Follow these best practices to reduce risk within your global supply chain.
Automating global trade compliance helps electronics component distributor Allied Electronics & Automation nail its screen test.
The past two years have seen a myriad of circumstances and efforts to encourage companies to bring their operations back to US soil but do the benefits add up?
There's a lot of talk about the digital supply chain, what it means and why it's important. Learn more about what's the value of digitization in this episode of Talking Logistics.
Take a closer look at Amber Road and its solutions.
While ethical sourcing and supply chain responsibility has made huge inroads over the past few decades, the news continues to underline the importance of transparency and traceability in the supply chain. For every organization, when it comes to ethical and social compliance, the question is no longer, "Should we do this?", but rather, "How deep do we go?"
Even with all of the rhetoric around moving manufacturing back to the United States, the numbers are crystal clear that US manufacturing is moving away from any significant reshoring shift. Further validation from Amber Road makes it clear that offshore production is burgeoning still.
Global supply chain executives have challenging jobs. What was once simply moving goods around now involves managing relationships with suppliers and service providers all around the globe, while keeping track of the goods as shipments move closer to their destination. Learn how global supply chains are ideal for IoT.
The extraordinary growth of global supply chains has led to an interconnected world with international products and lower prices for consumers. But this unchecked growth has some unintended consequences leaving brands and consumers in the dark about who and how goods are produced.
The supply chain has shifted to become more global and with it a lack of capacity in the transportation sector, which is having a ripple effect across the entire supply chain as it works to keep everything going and costs rise worldwide.
Your supply chain is susceptible to everything from natural disaster to geopolitics but the biggest concern that keeps logistics executives up at night is simply tracking shipments globally to ensure on-time delivery to their customers. Amber Road talks to Inbound Logistics about how digital solutions and data-driven-decisions can help increase supply chain visibility and maybe help supply chain execs sleep a little better at night.
Global supply chain executives have challenging jobs. What was once simply moving goods around now involves managing relationships with suppliers and service providers all around the globe, while keeping track of the goods as shipments move closer to their destination. Learn how global supply chains are ideal for IoT.
Importing will always be complex and efforts to simplify processes haven't always borne fruit, like the overhaul of US customs admissibility program, Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Single Window. Even though it's creating heavier administrative burdens on companies, there are still many benefits to ACE.
You can't turn on the news or read a headline without the word Russia creeping in somewhere. Recent sanctions have real-word implications for US-based exporters and now is the time to ensure they remain in compliance.
DC Velocity's monthly roundup of charitable works and donations by companies in the material handling and logistics space includes Amber Road's annual "Souper Bowl" food drive.
Amber Road announces new partnership with Dow Jones Risk & Compliance Practice to offer enhanced Restricted Party Screening by integrating Dow Jones's SOR list into its denied party screening tool to offer a more complete database to quickly vet customers, suppliers and partners.
When you're eating your next banana smoothie or slice of banana bread, imagine the complex journey this ubiquitous fruit and other fast-moving consumer goods go through to get into grocery bags and recipes.
Global supply chains are susceptible to shifts in the ever-changing trade scenario. This means companies have to be agile enough to react to these and other changes, while adapting their supply chains to avert delays.
Innovative apparel and footwear brands want to distinguish their products by combining fashionable and functional materials yet need to fulfill customer demand in a faster-than-ever retail environment. To be a leader in customer service and maintain the competitive edge, companies need access to the raw material order processes and availability to ensure downstream activities will meet each gated milestone.
Amber Road releases focused solution of its export compliance software specifically designed to help universities and research manage compliance programs.
Learn more in the Q&A session with Amber Road on the key trends shaping logistics management.
A single item can touch multiple continents before landing in the hands of the consumer. And this global trip isn't just for sightseeing. In this piece, Amber Road talks about how best-in-class global trade management software solutions can give companies full control tower visibility and management over their supply chains.
Pilot Freight Services (Pilot) has gone live with Amber Road's Export On-Demand solution to automate the restricted party screening process to be safeguarded by industry-leading database of 590 restricted party lists.
As business leaders struggle to balance the need for advance planning against the demands for supply chain agility, fewer inventory touches, and managing the complexity of omni-channel and e-commerce distribution regimes, Amber Road continues to provide solutions to help meet those challenges. and that's why Inbound Logistics editors have recognized it as one of 2018's Top 100 Logistics IT Providers.
It is hard to miss all the technology references in current supply chain articles, like the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, which are becoming commonplace. A digitized global supply chain can provide tremendous value by simply automating many of the processes.
A digital supply chain enables companies to reduce risk, improve agility, and reduce costs in many areas of operation. However, when it comes to acquiring control tower capabilities, not all GTM solutions are created equal. Gary Barraco, Director of Global Product Marketing at Amber Road, says that if companies want to remain competitive they will require a truly comprehensive solution.
Suzanne Richer, Amber Road's Director of Trade Advisory Practice, shares Amber Road's 3 industry best practices to help food and beverage companies align food safety, regulatory compliance, and protect brand reputation. Find out why Lean Six Sigma, success metrics, and auditing and automation make the list.
A recent survey conducted by Amber Road titled, 2018 EU Sourcing Survey, revealed that 64% of the responding companies source from 11 or more countries, and 54% have partnerships with 100 or more suppliers. Gary Barraco, Amber Road's Director of Global Product Marketing, addresses this complex sourcing environment by encouraging global companies to consider digital technologies as the future for their end-to-end supply chain.
Amber Road takes a look at how companies can work with their factories to avoid shipping delays and how vendor shipment booking technology helps companies better manage their supply chains.
Gary Barraco, Director of Global Product Marketing, advises that coordination, collaboration, and visibility are a must when it comes to supply chain management. "From the global supply chain side, folks are realizing the highest risk is in variability. Consumer buying and behavior all feeds into vulnerability of risk" says Barraco.
Read about how Amber Road serves companies such as Nike and Walmart with its software and Not many firms can say they have changed their industry.
Learn how digital technology is important to shipment visibility now.
Corporate social responsibility is an important aspect of Amber Road's mission, that's why our annual "Souper Bowl Food Drive" is an exciting time of the year for our Raleigh office. Stephanie Miles, Amber Road's Senior Vice President of Commercial Services says, "our intention is to continue the momentum and make the program contagious in our community, so that No One Goes Hungry."
Amber Road surveyed over 150 sourcing professionals from European Union based companies and compiled the findings in the 2018 EU Sourcing Survey Report. The report reveals that product quality and the complexity of international trade compliance are the top concerns for European companies.
End-to-end supply chain visibility is the name of the game and shippers are finally reaping the powerful benefits that emerge from the convergence of execution and technology. Stephanie Miles, Senior Vice President of Commercial Services at Amber Road, comments on the evolution of visibility software, "No longer is it just a standalone solution. Visibility is viewed as a tool that can benefit not just the logistics department but the other functions within the organization."
See how a digital global supply chain can enhance your company's agility and reduce costs.
Gary Barraco, Director of Global Product Marketing at Amber Road, contributes his expertise to guide your company in confronting the $2 million question: are your factories compliant? In order to mitigate risk and ensure your suppliers adhere to all applicable safety and labor regulations, Barraco points to managing audits with cloud-based global trade management technology.
Natural disasters means supply chain disruptions and Gary Barraco, Amber Road's Director of Global Product Marketing, is teaching global companies how to weather the storms. Barraco explores how digital automation tools can help equip companies with visibility and the means to proactively control disruptions before they happen.
Learn how digitization helps transform a company's internal processes.
While Chinese New Year's isn't new, a combination of business processes and technology solutions can ensure global companies won't be caught in a bind.
Amber Road is a leading cloud-based GTM solution provider that enables global retailers to drive value through automation. Ty Bordner, Amber Road's SVP Marketing & Business Development, says, "Important aspects we bring to the table are greater efficiency, reduced cost, and faster speed to market. That's what digital transformation of the supply chain is all about."
Product testing should be implemented at every stage along the supply chain but making that a reality is tough. To properly address government requirements and regulations, companies need to use technology tools and best practices to create an efficient test program for all parties involved.
Ty Bordner, Amber Road's Senior Vice President of Marketing & Business Development, explores how managing complexity has grown into a priority for the logistics and supply chain leaders of today. Discover why legacy systems of the past have been replaced by integrative GTM solutions that enable collaboration, automation, analytics, and flexibility.
While avocados and other consumables are the most vulnerable to aging in-transit, consumer trends and buying habits have importers/exporters looking at every product with concern. See why Amber Road's Gary Barraco, Director of Global Product Marketing, says that apparel and other fashion products are equally as perishable as avocados.
Suzanne Richer, Director of Trade Advisory Practice at Amber Road, made her TV debut in an interview with Supply Chain Digest's Dan Gilmore. Richer discusses the impact of tariff increases on solar panel and washing machine imports to the United States.
Amber Road's CEO Jim Preuninger is featured in a half-hour Talk Business 360 TV program where he discusses why global trade management (GTM) software is so important for global businesses. Preuninger says, "conducting business with low technology or manual processes simply doesn't scale; it's too expensive and many companies are missing significant opportunities to lower costs."
Gary Barraco, Director of Global Product Marketing at Amber Road, contributes his expertise on how to prepare for 2018 by looking back at the trade trends of 2017. If the past year of great global trade and commerce disruption says anything about what to expect in 2018, Barraco urges global companies to look to digitization for combating future challenges.
Gary Barraco, Director of Global Product Marketing at Amber Road, says it's time to introduce your social responsibility team to your trade compliance team. Barraco explores how the new North Korea trade sanctions will affect your company's social compliance operations.
Amber Road and AAEI's Trade Trends Report illustrates that 2017 was muddled with a great deal of disruption. With a focus on sourcing, trade and e-commerce, the report is a great resource for combatting the uncertainties of the new year.
Gary Barraco, Amber Road's Global Product Marketing Director, explores the 6 major supply chain trends to watch in 2018. Learn how these trends will help you build or re-evaluate your 2018 strategy.
With the holiday season among us, retailers need to prepare not only for the holiday rush but also the aftermath of post-holiday inventory. Gary Barraco, Director of Global Product Marketing at Amber Road, points to the four supply chain tenets of agility, visibility, risk mitigation, and cost, as vehicles for achieving good supply chain management.
In response to retailers using supply chain analysis to prepare for holiday inventories, Gary Barraco, Amber Road's Director of Global Product Marketing, says, "My position is the need for four supply chain tenets which are achieved via good supply chain management." Barraco suggests that agility, visibility, risk mitigation, and cost are interdependent on the others, although "supply chains aren't vanilla."
Jim Preuninger, Chief Executive Office of Amber Road, is quoted in a discussion of the 2018 supply chain trend of tariffs and global supply chain networks. Preuninger says, "In times of uncertainty, scenario building and analysis can be done preemptively to provide more time to fully understand, design, and implement needed changes."
The findings of Amber Road and AAEI's white paper, "The Trade Trends Report" are cited in this issue of Talking Logistics' "Research in Focus." The article touches on the complexity of sourcing decisions and how a technology-driven global sourcing solution can provide many necessary abilities.
In lieu of the holiday rush, retailers and their carriers are cutting back on store inventories, charging more for online offerings, and imposing surcharges. Amber Road and AAEI's recent report "The Trade Trends Report: 2017 Survey on Sourcing, Trade and e-Commerce" reveals that 81% of holiday shoppers plan to shop for gifts online.
Amber Road's "The Trade Trends Report" explores the many disruptions within trade, sourcing, and e-commerce in 2017. The report goes to show that traditional sourcing, trade and commerce networks are now in a state of flux, forcing companies to re-engineer their processes and supporting systems.
Uncertainty is the new norm in trade. Amber Road and AAEI's latest report, 'The Trade Trends Report,' reflects the findings of a 2017 survey on sourcing, trade and e-commerce and points to the key of new sourcing locations as global trade organizations look towards the new year.
From start to finish, 2017 presented global trade professionals with a great deal of turmoil. Amber Road and AAEI's "The Trade Trends Report" touches on the main disrupters of global trade and provides strategies to combat them.
Due to the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)'s progressing ease on export controls, US companies are becoming more and more empowered to sell globally. Suzanne Richer, Director of Trade Advisory Practice at Amber Road, forewarns there are still ample risks in conducting global business. In this article, Richer outlines and explores the three dominant themes exporters should be aware of.
In late 2017, Amber Road and AAEI released a report recapping industry trends across sourcing, e-commerce and trade. Gary Barraco, Global Product Marketing at Amber Road, notes how the information provided in the report will help shippers remain flexible and responsive.
Leveraging FTAs can help improve your company's margins. Gary Barraco, Director of Global Product Marketing at Amber Road, explains that the tangible rewards of FTAs create a strong case for implementing an automated management solution.
In a recent Compliance Week webinar, Chris Bereznay, Director of Global Ethics and Compliance at DICK's Sporting Goods, shared how Amber Road's Supply Chain Collaboration platform has mobilized DICK's commitment to responsible sourcing. Chris was joined by the experts at Amber Road who shared their part in the DICK's story: Gary Barraco (Director of Global Product Marketing), and Cheryl Layne (Customer Success Director).
GEODIS, a leading European transport and logistics provider with a worldwide network, selects the Restricted Party Screening (RPS) module in Amber Road's Export On-Demand solution. Amber Road's RPS module will enable GEODIS to transform its screening processes, by replacing numerous disparate and partial systems with a single system covering its worldwide operations.
In the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, Gary Barraco, Amber Road's Director of Global Product Marketing, addresses the repercussions that natural disasters have on the supply chain. Barraco highlights the important role that risk management plays in enabling companies to maintain a resilient position in the face of disaster.
Amber Road's global trade platform is continuously growing to keep up with the fast-paced environment. This time, software provider announced it will be streamlining government agency requirements for importers using their Import Management solution.
Ty Bordner, Vice President of Solutions Consulting at Amber Road, understands that defining cost is incredibly complex especially for global supply chains. He recommends reducing cost through automation, "a fully-digital supply chain is efficient by reducing paperwork and manual error, placing all of the data in a single system accessible by all required parties and removing redundant tasks."
Gary Barraco, Director of Global Product Marketing at Amber Road, divulges the shocking frequency of high alert consumer product recalls. Barraco's investigation addresses the core of the issue: lack of product traceability, visibility and reporting, and weak collaboration.
Nathan Pieri, Chief Product Officer at Amber Road, is quoted in a discussion of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Single Window System: "ACE should offer enhanced cargo security, faster release, and improved reporting for those shippers that can get control of their master data." Amber Road recently announced their expanded support of the ACE PGA Single Window.
Amber Road announced the expansion of its platform to account for the new import filing requirements under the U.S. Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)'s Single Window for partner government agencies (PGAs). This enhancement will enable users to easily adapt to fast-changing data requirements of CBP's ACE single window initiative.
Targets of terrorism have expanded from political parties and individuals to global supply chains in the form of cyber-terrorism. Glenn Gorman, CIO of Amber Road, estimates that roughly 80% of successful cyber security hacks originate within supply chains.
In a discussion on cyber hacking in the cloud, Amber Road's eBook Taming the Wild West of Cybersecurity in the Supply Chain is referenced. The eBook notes that in addition to safeguarding your operational infrastructure, companies must maintain awareness and training on document security to be fully protected.
The digital transition has brought businesses of all sizes and industries to cloud-based solutions – leaving those who rely on physical supply chains in the past. However, at the rate that the global nature of supply chains is growing, companies must invest in flexible technology solutions that can accommodate rapid change.
As of March 2017, the United Kingdom officially initiated the withdrawal process from the European Union. Arne Mielken, Amber Road's Senior Trade Specialist European Union, explores two approaches for the UK's future customs arrangements as they leave the EU Customs Union.
Amber Road helps companies transform their global supply chain to improve margins, enable agility, and reduce risk. Learn how Amber Road helped a global retailer of handbags and accessories transform its internal and external supply chain processes.
For a company with expansive global operations, a truly agile supply chain will provide the most control. Jim Preuninger, CEO of Amber Road, says, "alongside risk mitigation, companies that fully automate their processes can boost operational efficiency and improve speed-to-market."
Amber Road is mentioned in Inbound Logistics' Technology Inbrief for the expansion of its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Management Solution. The solution now covers 89 new trade agreements to simplify the compliance and qualification processes for companies looking to open new markets.
As a provider of cloud-based global trade management (GTM) solutions, Amber Road provides a thick layer of security to logistics managers who utilize the Restricted Party Screening (RPS) solution. Amber Road recently expanded the solution with the addition of advanced politically exposed persons (PEPs) lists.
Gary Barraco, Director of Global Product Marketing at Amber Road, explores the trend of digitizing the supply chain and what it means for companies conducting global trade. Digital transformation enables companies to create more value and dramatically improve margins, agility, and risk management.
With fashion leaders moving from product concepts to the showroom within weeks, 2017 has become the year of fast fashion. Amber Road's eBook Fast, Faster, Fastest highlights the trends in the fast fashion industry and the transformations that companies must undergo to become more agile.
ARC's definition of the GTM Software Market is segmented into two high-level solution categories: Trade Compliance and International Trade Visibility & Execution. This definition is backed by the strongest software providers in the market, including Amber Road, who provides both trade compliance and international trade visibility and execution functionality.
Amber Road announced the advancement of its Global Knowledge database with the addition of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) lists. Ty Bordner, VP of Solutions Consulting, said, "For a variety of reasons, there's a lot of apprehension in the marketplace these days, the consequences of doing business with the wrong people can be dire."
Amber Road advances its Global Knowledge database, the industry's most comprehensive database of government regulations and international business rules, with the addition of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) lists. Ty Bordner, VP of Solutions Consulting, explains how the PEP lists will provide Amber Road customers with an extra layer of security in conducting business with people around the world.
Amber Road's Global Knowledge® continues to broaden with the addition of 89 trade agreements to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Management solution. Nathan Pieri, Chief Product Officer of Amber Road, states: "By expanding the number of FTAs available on our platform, we can increase the percent of a supply base that qualifies for the duty savings benefit these special trade programs afford."
As a leader in global trade management solutions, Amber Road is committed to keeping pace with the ever changing world of trade. The company announced the addition of 89 trade agreements to its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Management solution, boosting its total to over 120.
Gary Barraco, Director of Global Product Marketing for Amber Road, explores the impact of globalization and protectionism on free trade agreements (FTAs). With over 500 FTAs globally, there are plenty of benefits to be reaped. However, to fully optimize on the potential savings, global companies must leverage a FTA Management software solutions to support the process.
In May 2017, Amber Road hosted eVOLVE, a conference for customers to contribute their expertise on industry trends and challenges. Presentations by Amber Road customers NCR and Abercrombie & Fitch emphasized the importance of shippers not only compiling data but harnessing it to differentiate between service providers.
Amber Road's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Management solution enables importer and exporters to take advantage of preferential duty programs, saving them millions in duties and taxes. Now expanded to include over 120, FTA Management automates the supplier solicitation, qualification and certificate management processes.
Amber Road's Global Knowledge® continues to broaden with the addition of 89 trade agreements to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Management solution. Nathan Pieri, Chief Product Officer of Amber Road, states; "By expanding the number of FTAs available on our platform, we can increase the percent of a supply base that qualifies for the duty savings benefit these special trade programs afford."
Amber Road has expanded their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Management solution by 89 new global agreements. The global trade management solution provider now supports new agreements in North America, Asia, Europe and South America, including many of the bilateral/multilateral agreements.
Amber Road's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) solution has grown by 89 new global trade agreements, now encompassing a total of 120. Tightly tied with Amber Road's Import and Export solutions, the FTA Management tool simplifies the compliance and qualification processes through automation.
Cheryl Layne, Amber Road's Customer Success Director, applies her expertise in a commentary on how First Sale can allow companies to take advantage of their complex supply chains. The First Sale rule offers huge potential for cost savings by allowing companies to use an item's actual production price for duty calculation at customs (removing the additional costs such as services rendered and transportation).
With a population of 1.3 billion, India has the fastest growing economy, making it an important sales market for Europe. Arne Mielken, Amber Road's Senior Trade Specialist, explores the critical role that automation plays in managing the complexities of free trade agreements as trade with India continues to grow.
Detention and demurrage is a chaotic process that requires the proper tools to minimize congestion. Amber Road's Andrew Wigdahl, Senior Product Manager, shares his expertise on the topics of detention and demurrage.
The trend of "fast fashion" has evolved the way retailers are conducting their businesses. Nick Boland, Amber Road's Director of Global Product Marketing, dives into the pressure of speed-to-market and the principal changes that must be made to the supply chain in order to combat it.
Cross border selling is increasing for all types of businesses, particularly when it comes to online retail. Amber Road & AAEI's 2017 e-Commerce Benchmark Report forewarns the challenges faced by many of those participating in cross border e-commerce: out of 281 merchants, nearly one third have suffered delays and fines.
DHL has introduced Supply Watch, a resource that employs machine learning and natural language processing to expose disruptions before they can become dangerous. Glenn Gorman, CIO of Amber Road, contributes, "up to 80% of breaches may originate in the supply chain making it ever more important to balance the risks and benefits while remaining vigilant over the cyber security threats."
When asked how to prepare for changes to NAFTA, Gary Barraco, Amber Road's Director of Global Product Marketing, says, "As we're going through the dance moves don't feel you need to react until things get a little more concrete."
Cybersecurity is a top concern when it comes to a company's supply chain. Glenn Gorman, Amber Road's Chief Information Officer, identifies due diligence as the best way to combat cybersecurity threats, whether they may be internal or from a partner or provider.
Global trade patterns are essentially determined by the political environment and public policy decisions, which can be both external and internal to the corporation. Ty Bordner, Amber Road's Vice President of Solutions Consulting, applies his expertise to an evaluation of trade agreements in the external corporate environment.
When it comes to automating contract management and pricing processes to expand global operations, Amber Road is the solution. Learn how Amber Road's Transportation Management solution helped a global logistics and transportation service provider automate its contract management process and provide its customers with flexible and competitive routing and rate options for international shipments.
Ty Bordner, Vice President of Solutions Consulting at Amber Road, addresses expectations versus reality for supply chain operators. Decreased time to market, elimination of waste and errors, and minimal operational and product costs at the lowest possible cost is the expectation—all expectations that are made a reality through increased visibility and agility.
While risk models are a definite advantage for cargo security, a holistic view of one's supply chain is optimal for managing risk. Jean-Pierre Geronimi, Amber Road's Director of Global Trade Academy, addresses what works and what doesn't with 5 sound security practices.
Content as a Service provides enterprises with an "outside in" perspective of their supply chain. In an interview with Forbes, Anthony Hardenburgh, Vice President of Global Content at Amber Road, argues "content alone is not sufficient, rather content plus logic is what drives the value in CaaS."
The shift to digital isn't new, but global brands and retailers are turning towards e-commerce with increasing urgency as traditional sales channels dry up and the global marketplace expands. Gary Barraco, Director of Global Product Marketing at Amber Road, discusses how today's retailer can support an efficient e-commerce infrastructure with a global trade management solution.
The requirements for legal compliant customs clearance are extremely high in Russia. Tariffs and fines are around every corner, ranging from legal violations to even higher penalties. Given the complexity of trading with Russian companies, Arne Mielken, Senior Trade Specialist at Amber Road, recommends for SMEs to base their activities on an IT solution with a cutting-edge database that facilitates the search for the right customs tariff number and export control list of goods lists, as well as sanctioning list checks.
Massive migration caused by ongoing conflicts, poverty, and famine across the globe have triggered an uptick in human trafficking and modern slavery. Nick Boland, Director of Product Marketing at Amber Road, shares how companies can ensure their supply chains address this crucial issue.
Establishing solid working relationships with every layer of the supplier base facilitates collaboration, communication, and clear visibility. As Gary Barraco explains, the best reaction is the one that happens fast – and multi-tier supplier collaboration makes that possible.
After two years of aiding French companies manage their international supply chains, Amber Road faces coming trends with the combined strength of its software offering and its Global Knowledge database, which brings together the customs regulations of 148 countries, all updated and supplied in real time.
With Article 50 now invoked, the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) is urging exporters to stay up-to-date on Brexit negotiations so that they can plan ahead. Arnie Mielken, Senior Trade Specialist at Amber Road and President of the IOE&IT,warns exporters that they should expect disruptions, and is hosting a series of Post Brexit workshops to help businesses examine their existing export and import activity.
Amber Road and AAEI's inaugural Benchmark Report: e-Commerce Impacts Global trade illustrates the significant impact of e-commerce on empowering consumers and revolutionizing the shopping experience. Gary Barraco, Director of Global Product Marketing at Amber Road, explains "while there is clearly a large market opportunity associated with global e-commerce, the report identifies challenges that companies must face to create a successful e-commerce infrastructure."
When it comes to GTM solutions, content is king. Nathan Pieri, Chief Product Officer at Amber Road, notes how solutions that offer a wealth of content (trade restriction lists, licensing regulations, good classifications, etc.) can help automate processes that could take weeks when handled manually.
Kae-Por Chang, Managing Director of Amber Road China, explores the benefits that software offers in navigating the tangled cluster of bilateral trade agreements in Asia. While many companies struggle to fully manage the eligible FTAs, those with a GTM solution in place can easily address complexities and reap their many benefits.
Arnie Mielken, Senior Trade Specialist at Amber Road and President of the IOE&IT, explains the terms of the rather dramatic divorce proceedings of the UK from the EU, warns importers and exporters what they should expect to see in their supply chains, and offers a series of Post Brexit workshops to aid businesses navigate this departure.
Suzanne Richer, Director of Trade Advisory Practice at Amber Road, delves into the integral role that reverse logistics plays in e-Commerce. Although it is typically overlooked, properly servicing the customer during the process of return is critical to maintaining buyer satisfaction and nurturing customer loyalty.
Thomas Kofler, Director of Sales DACH & GCC at Amber Road, unveils IT as the core of the Supply Chain 4.0 strategy. Between the digital revolution and the rise of e-commerce, the transition towards networked supply chain ecosystems has required massive IT investments.
In light of today's volatile global trade climate, visibility and agility are the two key factors of a supply chain. To remain competitive, global companies require thorough, end-to-end supply chain visibility and the combination of several solutions will no longer cut it. According to Jim Preuninger, CEO of Amber Road, agile companies implement best-in-class systems that integrate all points of the supply chain into one accessible solution, mitigating risk and expediting time-to-market.
The rapid growth of e-commerce retail has generated a significant freight demand market for trucking, in turn boosting freight rates. Gary Barraco, Director of Global Product Marketing at Amber Road, applies the findings of the recent Benchmark Report: e-Commerce Impacts Global Trade by pointing out that e-commerce sales are projected to comprise 13% of global trade by 2019. These projections will require a widespread "retooling" of retail supply chain models in order to maintain growing demand.
Amber Road's Senior Trade Specialist, Arne Mielken, contributes his expertise to a conversation of integrated supply chains. Mielken comments on how mergers and acquisitions have contributed to a shift in manufacturing supply chains and the likeliness of big changes in the future.
Amber Road is noted for providing expert thought leadership for companies navigating the challenges and opportunities within the field of supply chain planning. Ty Bordner, Vice President of Solutions Consulting, discusses how collaborative solutions enable suppliers and third parties to achieve increased productivity and better planning regardless of where they are around the world.
While the new administration works to sweep clean "burdensome" regulations, like the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act which protects war-torn parts of Africa from the mining of "conflict minerals," we find that the burden of compliance remains. Anthony Hardenburgh, VP of Global Trade Content at Amber Road, reveals that this is not an opportunity for global companies to turn a blind eye to ethical violations but rather a motive for companies to increase vigilance over every aspect of their supply chain.
The 2017 Logistics Planner is here and Amber Road made the cut! As a premier supply chain and logistics guide of the market leaders, Amber Road is celebrated for its cloud-based GTM solution that plans, optimizes and executes all aspects of global trade.
It's that time of year when Supply & Demand Chain Executive releases their Annual list of 2017 Pros to Know. Jim Preuninger, CEO of Amber Road, gains recognition for his accomplishments as a global trade management software provider and member of the supply chain community.
Between the United States' controversial withdrawal from the TPP, President Trump's discontent with NAFTA, and the proposed "border adjustment tax," U.S. trade policy is entering unfamiliar territory. Luckily, GTM software providers like Amber Road provide solace to companies reliant on global trade through real-time access to import and export compliance rules, custom duties and taxes, and other trade barriers, explains Ty Bordner, vice president of solutions consulting.
Amber Road and AAEI's survey of supply chain professionals shows 75% have an online sales channel and of those who don't, most are planning to implement one in the future. However, establishing an e-Commerce presence is only half the battle, as 36% struggled to achieve strategic goals and objectives due to shipping/transportation challenges.
No one can predict the definite impact that trade policy shifts will have on compliance, but Anthony Hardenburgh, VP of Global Trade Content at Amber Road, takes a crack at it. By gathering the changes implemented at the start of 2017 (HS changes, TFA implementation, Trump's inauguration, etc.) Hardenburgh provides a holistic view of trade landscape and recommends software solutions to help alleviate some of the uncertainty.
In a survey by Amber Road and AAEI, 24% of supply chain professionals are concerned about regulatory penalties, suggesting strong trade compliance protocols and abilities are critical to success in e-Commerce. Trade regulations are constantly changing and the task of ensuring trade compliance is becoming more difficult. Amber Road points to automation to help shippers avoid costly delays in a number of different ways.
The evolving supply chain is completely reliant on technology, enabling companies to expedite their business processes and optimize their efficiency. Solutions and service provider, Amber Road, has been awarded a Reader's Choice for paving the way for seamless supply chain execution by harnessing automation.
With the rapid growth of global e-commerce, over 1/3 of supply chain professionals struggled to meet their goals due to shipping and transportation challenges. Gary Barraco, the director of global product marketing, at Amber Road points to a combination of technology, trade compliance knowledge and automation to overcome the challenging and unpredictable environment of global e-commerce.
Despite the 11% increase in online retail sales between 2015 and 2016, global vendors have a multitude of concerns - with cyber-security at the forefront. In a brief about e-commerce and global trade, Supply Chain Dive cites AAEI and Amber Road's 2017 Benchmark Report: e-Commerce Impacts Global Trade.
AAEI and Amber Road's new benchmark report reveals cyber security and changing trade regulations as supply chain professionals' top concerns in 2017. Gary Barraco, director of global product marketing at Amber Road, recommends a combination of technology, trade compliance knowledge, and automation to stay ahead of the e-commerce curve.
Since its enactment in 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (also known as the Conflict Minerals Law) has significantly diminished unethical sourcing practices, particularly in regard to 3TGs. Gary Barraco, Director of Product Marketing at Amber Road, discusses how the new administration's plan to dispose of "burdensome" regulations threatens the progress made by the Conflicts Mineral Law and the Democratic Republic of Congo citizens which it protects.
In a discussion about breaks in the supply chain, the Wall Street Journal cites AAEI and Amber Road's 2017 Benchmark Report with the statistic that 24% of companies with e-Commerce channels have suffered from regulatory penalties. The Wall Street Journal refers to Amber Road and AAEI's study as the report to read if you want to stay abreast of e-Commerce trends.
In the face of recent geopolitical challenges, importers and exporters can expect a multitude of changes in the coming months. Gary Barraco of Amber Road discusses how the uncertainty around trade sanctions has necessitated the use of technology to alleviate global trade complexities. Keeping an Eye on Sanctions is featured in American Shipper's Adam Smith Project, a weekly digital newsletter focused on the regulatory and technological landscape of global trade.
With the recent changes to our political climate, important trends have emerged within the realm of global trade management. First and foremost, GTM vendors like Amber Road have been ahead of the curve by proving that their solutions can help shippers navigate the complexities of the nation's ever-changing trade agreements.
The process of checking affiliates' customers against myriad lists prior to every overseas shipment is extremely tedious and challenging. This is why many companies, like Analog Devices, employ Amber Road's Restricted Party Screening and Export Compliance solutions. Dennis Farrell, Head of Export Compliance, uses Amber Road solutions because, "We don't want to screen order by order. That would be incredibly redundant since most of our customers order the same thing over and over."
The trend of global trade management (GTM) adoption is picking up and expected to increase at an annual pace of 10%. As companies increasingly forgo the traditional, manual GTM methods, William McNeill, research director at Gartner, points to Amber Road as a top vendor of cloud-based solutions.
Gary Barraco, Director of Product Marketing at Amber Road author's an executive perspective, in which he discusses how companies can alleviate risk and preserve the trust of valued customers through automated solutions, such as audit management, product traceability, social compliance and restricted party screening.
There is a lot to be worried about in 2017 for those companies reliant on global trade. You are encountering the anticipated shifts in worldwide trade policies stemming from a series of governmental changes such as the U.S. election, last year's trade volumes and retail sales hitting bottom, transportation and logistics companies running aground, brick and mortar stores turning out the lights for good, and everyone being asked to do less with more.
Gary Barraco, Director of Global Product Marketing at Amber Road, discusses the positive and negative effects of the recent upsurge of online shopping. Referencing various consumer research studies, Barraco highlights consumers' expectations for a seamless online experience and the need for retailers to produce powerful digital content.
There's no question that trade regulations are changing at a rapid pace, however there is uncertainty as to which changes should take priority in your daily supply chain operations. In Inbound Logistics' list of the 6 most important rules and regulations, Kristine Bols, director of global content with Amber Road, provides her expertise on changes in the Harmonized System.
Amber Road's senior trade specialist Arne Mielken discusses the constant changes affecting the rules and regulations of trade in the European Union. Mielken identifies automation, modern technology and being prepared as major keys to combat the challenges of the ever-changing regulatory landscape.
From language barriers to import/export laws and regulations, GTM software has made sense of the complexities that arise at every point in your supply chain. While approaches vary, major GTM player Amber Road offers a simplified solution to address the challenges of global trade.
The new GTM software is much more comprehensive than in years past. Global sourcing from product and material design and development, supplier selection and cost analyses are becoming important.
Global supply chain and logistics professionals often lose sight of their impact on the corporate structure, but like George Bailey, they just need some perspective, recognition, and hard data, according to Stephanie Miles.
As we move into 2017, global trade management executives need to brace against disrupters that have the potential to send your supply chain into a tailspin. To good news: research shows that a majority of manufacturers and retailers have automated their supply chains.
Experiencing supply chain disruptions these days is like watching the butterfly effect at Mach speed. One delicate wing flap in any part of the process and the whole supply chain erupts into chaos across the globe. Gary Barraco explains that while disruptions happen at all levels in a supply chain, best-in-class companies are more likely to have the inbound supply chain visibility to combat them. Compared to their competition, they excel at every level of engagement with suppliers, partners, and logistics providers including international suppliers and shipments.
The European Union has updated its EU Tariff, also known as the Combined Nomenclature, based off the World Customs Organization's HS amendments. For the EU, and all trading companies both large and small, this will require extensive database updates and translations. It's a big deal! Arne Mielken explains what importers and exporters should do now.
Companies that fail to make note of the 233 amendments and 500 changes made to the Harmonized System can miss out on preferential programs by misclassifying products, or even have the admissibility of those products into a country called into question, said J. Anthony Hardenburgh, Vice President of Global Trade Content at Amber Road.
Risk mitigation requires proactive strategies, so as you prepare for the new year and assess your budget for new technology, reflect back upon the risks and threats that impacted your supply chain in 2016.
The VF Corporation, alike many manufacturers, were shaken by the Rana Plaza factory disaster that brought global attention to hazardous working environments and labor issues. This urged a re-evaluation of their corporate social responsibility (CRS) in which the VF Corporation added measures to address factory and working conditions within its supply chain.
Ask any social compliance or corporate governance executive about forced or slave labor and the response is always the same: "It is unacceptable in my supply chain." Yet the reality is most supply chains lack the transparency to identify and take action against suppliers who violate this policy. Gary Barraco explores why, with increased regulations and growing pressure from consumers and NGOs, industries still struggle to maintain compliance.
When does agility become a competitive advantage for a profitable, smooth sailing supply chain? Gary Barraco explains how organizations must quickly adjust tactics and operations within their supply chains in response to a number of disrupters.
Even Amazon has been fined several times for running afoul of regulations; the company admits it's improperly equipped for crossborder transactions. According to Gary Barraco, timely access to global trade information, product classification, and landed costs are imperative.
The international flow of goods and information requires corporations to tightly integrate internal technology systems and key business partners to ensure the timely exchange of information. As Claude Correll, VP Global Engineering at Amber Road, notes, rapid access to real-time data from multiple sources is even more critical to supply chain organizations that rely heavily on trading partners around the globe to deliver innovative products, drive critical supply chain processes and ensure a positive customer experience.
High demurrage and detention costs are rampant as ports are becoming increasingly congested and disruptive events such as labor disputes are occurring more frequently. Worse still, these fees accrue on a daily basis, so there's little room for negotiating the final bill. Dave Albanese, director of solutions consulting at Amber Road, shares how companies can work to avoid and reduce these tricky fees.
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton like to talk tough on trade, arguing both the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) had negative effects on American competitiveness. But those involved in the production and transport of goods know lower barriers to trade at one end can lead to exponentially lower costs at the other end of the supply chain. As Gary Barraco points out, manufacturing centers have made way for massive distribution centers.
While the fundamental strategies of successful global sourcing remain constant, Gary Barraco notes that two factors have considerably changed in recent years (especially in the first half of 2016) - the speed of change in global economics and an evolving consumer shopping pattern.
Product recalls are more common than ever, and they can have serious repercussions for brands and manufacturers. Gary Barraco explains how extending product traceability can achieve great results, including higher social and environmental responsibility, enhanced product quality, and complete regulatory compliance.
When this top-tier athletic footwear manufacturer needed a quicker way to access supplier and purchase order information, they implemented Amber Road's supplier collaboration solutions and saw a 10%-15% fill rate increase.
If you're a retailer that is not already engaged in international e-commerce, you are late to the game – but there's still time to plan your strategy. Gary Barraco offers several strategies for companies to strengthen their competitive advantage in cross-border operations.
Just like our own bodies, supply chains need checkups too! According to Gary Barraco, routine checkups on your supply chain could prevent issues like supplier social compliance issues, customs shipment delays, inaccurate landed cost calculations, regulatory lapses and a myriad of other problems.
Global business-to-consumer e-commerce is growing leaps and bounds. And the primary reasons for the booming growth include emerging markets where consumers often find it hard to access coveted products locally and are seeking the convenience of online shopping over brick-and mortar.
Sustainable packaging has evolved from a "nice to have" to a "need to have" in today's e-commerce-driven consumer market. Once considered a competitive advantage, the sustainable package is becoming more and more of a requirement driven by retailers, government regulations and public perception.
Trek Bikes, a major bicycle and cycling product manufacturer and distributor, has selected its Amber Road's Trade Automation solution to lower landed costs and manage global trade. Using Amber Road's Global Product Master, Trek will gain access to accurate classification information through a centralized data repository to support supply chain decisions. The company will also reduce costs by automating the ISF filing process.
With traceability playing a key role in addressing the rising importance of social compliance, it may be time to review your traceability strategies and confirm you're armed with comprehensive product information across your supply network, says Thomas Ng, Managing Director, Supply Chain Solutions.
Charged with orchestrating behind the scenes movements like warehouse, labor, yard/dock, transportation and global trade management, supply chain execution (SCE) software continues to play a critical role in today's overall supply chain processes. Folded under the umbrella of supply chain management (SCM), along with supply chain planning (SCP), SCE focuses on execution-oriented applications that carry out the plans created by those planning systems.
For many trade compliance professionals, the most complex challenge posed by FTAs is understanding and navigating the various "rules of origin," which are highly complex and technical rules that describe how exported goods shipped to a country, or a region, may qualify for duty-free or reduced-duty benefits under the applicable trade agreement.
There are few things worse in the apparel business than developing and manufacturing a great product that can't find its way to the retail floor because it's stuck in customs with a labeling issue. Here J Anthony Hardenburgh, vice president of global knowledge at Amber Road, unravels some of the rules and regulations of what needs to be said - and how.
Any U.S. export violation can mean fines, jail time, or worse. But international arms transactions require even more stringent screening to keep close guard on weapons of all types. Anthony Hardenburgh, vice president of global knowledge at Amber Road, discusses how an automated system bridges trade compliance, sourcing and product development, and connects all of the subsequent parties that are involved in the intricate supply chains of today.
Air and ocean cargo security remains a high priority for supply chain managers across the globe. While cargo theft has been a concern for years, organizations also contend with the risk of terrorist groups uncovering vulnerabilities in global supply chains to carry out illicit cross-border operations. Gary Barraco, director of product marketing, offers several ways shippers can secure their supply chain against these risks.
The world of global freight has produced radically different methods of optimization. Nathan Pieri, Chief Product Officer at Amber Road, shares five 'get rights' a company should consider when evaluating how to cut global freight costs.
Complying with the Customs rules and regulations governing imports may feel like you're caught in endless twists and turns. Suzanne Richer, director of trade advisory service for Amber Road, shares how a single repository of data can help to master the maze.
For those compliance officers watching Iran closely, and especially within companies considering doing business with Iran, what the Iran deal mean? Arne Mielkin discusses the interesting market potential and difficult environment facing companies looking to move into the Iran market.
Even with its dominance as the world's biggest sourcing base and second largest consumer market, it has never been easy to conduct trade in China. But in June 2016, the China General Administration of Customs (GAC) started a pilot program in Shanghai which introduced nationwide customs clearance reform with the goal of national implementation by 2020. Kae-Por Chang, General Manager of China Trade Management at Amber Road, explains how to navigate these changes.
Going digital is more than just spending a higher percent of revenue on IT: where and how you spend your IT dollars is just as important, according to Nathan Pieri, chief product officer at Amber Road. If companies don't start making the transition and driving digital to the core of their business, they be at a competitive disadvantage.
Procurement organizations have faced a number of new trade compliance regulations this year. But a new survey from Amber Road shows multinational companies are not investing in trade compliance training for their employees, despite the risks of noncompliance.
A new standardized customs system being rolled out across China will bring challenges and opportunities. Kae-Por Chang, managing director of Amber Road China, shares the ways that companies can prepare for this paradigm shift in China trade management.
With the current turmoil in global markets highlighted by the increasing polarization of the wealthy and poor, terrorism, Brexit and a possibly increasingly protectionist US, global trading is set to become more complex and challenging than ever. The ideal is for a company to run its global trading operations like a Swiss watch, but that is becoming more and more difficult as uncertainty increases. According to the Amber Road Global Trade Academy the world of global trade is extremely complex. Why else would an academy be necessary?
On Wednesday, President Obama signed the biggest chemical safety legislation since the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was enacted 40 years ago to regulate the manufacture, import and processing of chemicals. The question now is whether the passage of this bill really means the U.S. finally has a unified and comprehensive chemical safety program that works. Gary Barraco investigates.
Product traceability has become a critical aspect of supply chains and global trade, with definitions that run the gamut depending on the industry or phase in the product lifecycle. Thomas Ng, General Manager of Supply Chain Business, discusses the most important aspects of a product traceability program.
An Amber Road study found that only a third of French companies are certified Authorized Economic Operators (OEA), a key status within the new Customs Union. Many organizations are not prepared to handle increasing trade compliance regulations.
With process automation, global companies can redice their foreign trade risks while ensuring legal compliance. Arne Mielken, Senior Trade Specialist at Amber Road, details the steps companies can take to ensure the free cross-border movement of goods.
When a ship sinks or suffers damage on the high seas, cargo owners must share the cost of setting things right - even if they weren't at fault. Suzanne Richer, Director of Amber Road's Global Trade Academy, shares several steps you can take to manage your costs and make sure your rights are protected.
In a sourcing environment where supplier diversification is paramount, it becomes more important for organizations to meet the stringent import and safety regulations across a range of countries. Leaders are taking advantage of government programs such as C-TPAT, AEO and J-AEO to ensure a secure supply chain and expedite shipment processing through border points. It isn't that easy to earn the coveted "golden ticket" from Customs, but Suzanne Richer's advice can help you build out a supply chain network that meets the standards.
A survey of 322 executives at U.S.-based global companies by trade management firm Amber Road found 56% of the executives said their organizations aren't investing in trade compliance training, even though 28% were fined or warned about their noncompliance. Of the 73% of respondents who said their companies have a trade compliance plan, 46% don't require employee training on it and 28% require 11 hours or less of training.
Many Canadian companies don't see trade with United States as being "international." But cross-border commerce adds several layers of complexity. To expedite shipments, Suzanne Richer, Director of Amber Road's Global Trade Academy, recommends that companies become familiar with pre-clearance programs and other regulations.
Will the EU FTA and TPP trade agreements truly make Vietnam the replacement solution to the higher labor cost challenges in China? Gary Barraco, director of global product marketing for Amber Road, suggests that when it comes to sourcing in Vietnam, whoever gets on the floor first, wins – and that the time to act is now.
Integrated with Bunzl's order management system and connected with six carriers, Amber Road's Supply Chain Visibility solutions allow Bunzl to significantly streamline its inbound supply chain.
Even though the rollout of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) has had a bevy of delays, quicker and easier data access will benefit government agencies and the trading industry. Suzanne Richer, Director of Amber Road's Global Trade Academy, reviews the updates that shippers will need to know to take advantage of the ACE Single Window program.
Sourcing professionals must be keyed into the constantly changing global regulatory requirements in order to ensure products are compliant in every region where they are sold. Gary Barraco, Director of Product Marketing at Ambr Road, explores how automation tools and solutions can help business' successfully meet compliance requirements and avoid the associated sourcing risks.
There's an enormous opportunity brewing in the world's second-largest and second most populous continent that outweighs the risks of a region pocked by violence and instability. Gary Baracco, Director of Product Marketing at Amber Road, discusses the factors that will contribute to the huge consumer opportunities in Africa.
Shippers now understand the value of automating shipment automation. Nathan Pieri, Chief Product Officer at Amber Road, explains how one visibility system can cut across many forwarders, suppliers and customers.
Levi's is using Amber Road's supply chain visibility to build the brand, gain visibility into inventory, streamline trade compliance, and go direct to the consumer.
With the new EU Customs Code comes a new concept for German legal system: self-monitoring and self-assessment. Arne Mielken explores the advantages and disadvantages of this new Customs paradigm for the German economy.
While German exports to Russia have declined significantly since 2014, the economic sanctions against Russia and Ukraine make trade compliance to the reason doubly difficult. Kai Schwab, Sales Director of Germany for Amber Road, discusses the software solutions that can help companies navigate these sanctions in a cost-effective way.
Lured by the promise of bigger sales, better access to consumers, and even their ultimate survival, wholesale brands are increasingly looking to circumvent traditional retailers and reach their customers directly—with "direct-to-consumer selling" or DTC. Gary Barraco, Director of Product Marketing at Amber Road, details the steps that DTC retailers will need to take control of their supply chains and seize the opportunity to connect with customers.
Customs organizations around the world are modernizing systems to eliminate manual processes, improving visibility to trade flows, and helping companies comply with applicable laws and regulations. The WCO (World Customs Organization) labels this type of system as a "Single Window" where Customs effectively centralizes the collection of data and distributes it to all required agencies to realize a coordinated and more efficient border control. Nathan Pieri, Chief Product Officer discusses the eight best practices that need to be considered in order to effectively meet the new PGA requirements and minimize supply chain disruptions.
As the annual freight rate contract negotiation process is underway, it is key that shippers fully evaluate options across carriers utilizing knowledge of historical changes and past performance in their trade lanes. Andrew Wigdahl, senior product manager at Amber Road, lays out three imperatives for managing carrier freight rates.
Global supply chains are growing in complexity, yet remain vulnerable to myriad dangers damaging to both people and businesses. Gary Barraco explains how the supply chain must be protected against those disruptions: by establishing processes like counter-terrorism evaluations, identifying the most critical elements of the supply-chain system, and bolstering resilience so the supply chain can recover quickly from any disruptions.
In a perfect world, your SCM or other application would fit the needs of your business perfectly in a so called "out-of-the-box" fashion. But, because the goal of these applications is to help diverse companies manage their businesses across the world, the volume and complexity of the requirements is high. It really is not possible to design an enterprise application that solves all possible needs for all companies in a given market.
The technology Giant Siemens has adopted Amber Road's China Trade Management solution, which centralizes and automates Customs procedures and the China Inspection and Quarantine (CIQ) for all import and export activities in China.
The technology giant Siemens AG has selected specialist Amber Road's global trade management solutions to optimize its trade in China.
International trade can entail significantly more risk than straightforward domestic business-to-business transactions. In collaboration with Amber Road, Supply Chain Movement has put together this Global EU Trade Map which provides an overview of current EU trade agreements and an insight into potential trade risks and how to mitigate them.
Shippers grab hold of GTM solutions to streamline imports/exports, ensure trade law compliance, and keep shipments moving across borders everywhere on the planet. Gary Barraco details how collaboration with suppliers is key, too.
An enterprise-wide global trade strategy increases supply chain cost and service performance for all trading partners and enables importers and exporters to comply with mandatory trade and security regulations. Companies that prioritize best-in-class global supply chain trade practices, maintain effective global transport / trade organizations, and employ enabling technologies are the best positioned to capture the economic and brand benefits available in growing and changing global markets.
Part of doing business successfully is making sure you know exactly who your business partners are. Most world governments publish lists of parties that their citizens or residents are prohibited or restricted from doing business with. The United States alone publishes about 50 different lists containing such information, and keeping track of those lists is vital to global trade, according to Ty Bordner, vice president solutions consulting for Amber Road.
A new logistics company wants to speed deliveries by easing shipping bottlenecks around the world by combining supply chain visibility with big data.
On May 1, 2016 the 2013 European Union (EU) Union Customs Code (UCC) Act will be in effect for importers and exporters trading in the EU. Suzanne Richer, Director of Amber Road's Trade Advisory Practice discusses how important it is for companies to understand the new technology requirements and clearance processes.
Logistics Management examines the key drivers of GTM software growth, and why more shippers will need to put solutions like Amber Road's Trade Automation to work in the near future.
Global supply chains are growing in complexity, yet remain vulnerable to a myriad of threats and hazards that damage businesses and threaten the global economy. Gary Baracco, Director of Global Product Marketing at Amber Road discuss how there needs to be a marked increase in proactive practices, starting with clear continuity plans in case of disruptions.
This article describes our Global Sourcing & Trade Management 2016 Benchmark Report with Supply Chain Digest and major opportunity that many companies have in better integrating their global sourcing and logistics processes.
For food manufacturers and food trading companies with activities in the Asia-Pacific American region, it is worthwhile to study the treaty text of the TPP.
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The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) announced that Amber Road will extend its innovation partnership through the next two years. Amber Road has been a member of the association since 2013. This year, Amber Road will continue to provide subject matter expertise to the member community on utilizing innovative sourcing technologies to ensure compliance across the global supply chain, how to ensure supply chain security and manage risk, among other supply chain challenges.
The most important change in today's global marketplace is the rapid increase in business-to-business e-commerce, which is expected to reach $6.7 trillion worldwide by 2020. As Amber Road CEO Jim Preuninger expresses, this opportunity represents a gold mine for companies that can capably meet the requirements of business buyers, a far more daunting task than selling to consumers.
As we transition into 2016, what capabilities are companies looking for in a global trade management solution? The Technology Evaluation Center (TEC) recently looked into the benefits that companies have been looking for - and what they found in Amber Road's solutions.
Change is a constant in international trade. Make sure your global trade management software includes these four capabilities, and you'll be ready to meet to the latest requirements. Anthony Hardenburgh, vice president of global trade content, explains that a GTM solution must take on a product management role, merging the competing demands of imports, exports, tariffs, and laws.
Companies are taking a more holistic look at their overall supply chain and one key area is duty management. Anthony Hardenburgh describes the reasons behind the growth in FTZs in the US and globally.
When introducing new products, why hasn't total landed cost played a more prominent role in the vetting process? Gary Baracco, director of global product marketing at Amber Road, and Dan Gilmore, president of Trade Facilitators, Inc., discuss the factors that make landed cost calculations so difficult, and how technology can make them more manageable.
In a global economy, where 47% of the revenues of the S&P 500 are derived from foreign sales, getting ahead of trouble provides a decided competitive edge. Increasingly, SCM practitioners gain that edge courtesy of the data collected by companies such as Amber Road. Nathan Pieri, Chief Product Officer at Amber Road, explains why moving goods seamlessly - using supply chain analytics and big data - is a global imperative for 2016.
As familiarity with PLM's capabilities has grown, so has the complexity of the supply chain as companies source materials and production around the world. Gary Barraco, director of product marketing at Amber Road, has seen strong interest in product testing and social compliance—but product testing is becoming more important now with the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol's (CBP) Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) becoming the Single Window in December.
Supply chains, and the tools for managing them, have evolved over at least the last 100 years. Following the great industrial age, the initial focus was to improve the relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes. Today, supply chain engineering through technology and processes allows manufacturers to manage extraordinarily complex international networks.
Apparel and textile companies could greatly benefit from reduced costs, improved global market competitiveness, fewer bureaucratic regulations and speedier inventory turnaround if foreign-trade zones (FTZs) were a part of their sourcing strategies, but many of the zones remain underutilized. Matt Robeson, FTZ Product Manager at Amber Road, further discusses the benefits of FTZ programs and ways U.S. companies can utilize FTZs to boost their bottom line.
ABB, a leader in power and automation technologies, has chosen to utilize Amber Road's Trade Planner and Trade Wizards solution. This has enabled ABB planners to explore different supply chain scenarios that take into account total landed costs, export and import regulations, preferential trade agreements, and more. ABB is also able to back-up its restricted party screening efforts and to ensure documentation and legal requirements are met - reducing its commercial and legal risks.
The global aviation company has more than 20,000 partners and decided it needed to upgrade its restricted party screening process to reflect a much more complex regulatory environment.
How should global companies handle exports in a world that becomes more globalized and complex on a daily basis? This is a question that Amber Road would like to answer.
It's 10 years after Hurricane Katrina, yet its calamitous legacy lives on. What lessons can companies take from major supply chain disruptions—manmade and natural alike—and apply to help mitigate current and future disasters?
As globalization drives the expansion of U.S. agriculture imports and exports, the interest in global trade management (GTM) software is likewise growing. Simply put, GTM software helps companies improve sourcing and procurement, vet foreign suppliers, manage global transportation and streamline the import/export process. Anthony Hardenburgh, vice president, global trade content at Amber Road, notes that food imports and exports are subject to a very complex regulatory environment.
The focus today of most companies for importing is cost reduction. However, strategically addressing imports can enable a company to proactively improve import operations, reduce bottlenecks, grow profits and further add to the bottom line. Anthony Hardenburgh, Vice President of Global Content at Amber Road, touches on seven key pieces necessary to create a strategic importing approach.
The coffee producer has signed a global contract with Amber Road for the implementation of a restricted party screening solution.
Are you on the same page, in real-time, with your trading partners? That's the promise of today's supply chain collaboration software. Gary Barraco, senior director of supply chain solutions with Amber Road in East Rutherford, N.J., says good supply chain collaboration is about building communication links and connections among the trading network's various parties.
Many companies are unaware of how much money they could save by investing in their global trade operations and taking advantage of free trade zones, duty deferral, free trade agreements, and other preferential trade programs. Anthony Hardenburgh, Vice President of Global Content at Amber Road, describes how utilizing these programs can significantly reduce costs from customs duties, taxes and tariffs; improve global market competitiveness; and minimize bureaucratic regulations.
Long, complex global supply chains – stretching across geographies and involving many players – represent a unique and difficult risk management challenge. A strong cargo security program requires a holistic approach covering such areas as commercial risks, natural disasters and political upheavals.
There is a definite need for creating greater supply chain visibility, as global supply and demand networks introduce distance, cultural and time-zone challenges. Check out this article to learn what Stephanie Miles, Senior Vice President of Commercial Services at Amber Road, believes make supply chain visibly tools a good investment.
Apparel companies must be proactive in managing the complexities of testing and compliance or risk losing far more time and money on the back end in reacting to problems. Gary Barraco, Senior Director of Supply Chain Solutions provides insight into the complexities of testing and compliance for the apparel industry.
A growing reliance on automated systems makes global supply chains more vulnerable to potential criminal and terrorist cyber-attacks than ever before. Suzanne Richer, director of the trade advisory practice at Amber Road, says that air and ocean cargo shippers can also play a proactive role in the war against cybercrime and terrorism.
There is no cookie-cutter GTM solution and companies must take the time to perform a careful planning and analysis of their needs and vendor solutions to see the best results. Check out this article to learn what Ty Bordner, Vice President of Solutions Consulting at Amber Road, believes are the keys to selecting a GTM vendor.
A top-tier athletic footwear brand needed to gain quicker access to supplier information and share purchase order information with several hundred vendors and factories. Learn how the company saw tremendous cost savings, efficiency improvements, and an increase in fill rates after implementing Amber Road's Global Sourcing solution.
Air and ocean cargo shippers can also play a proactive role in the war against cybercrime and terrorism, says Suzanne Richer, Director, Trade Advisory Practice, Amber Road. At the same time, she says, logistics managers can protect themselves and their supply chains.
In this video interview, Jim Preuninger, Chief Executive Officer of Amber Road, outlines the challenges that companies face when they seek to integrate product design with sourcing. Their success or failure promise to have a significant impact on the supply chain, he says.
The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) selects Amber Road (NYSE: AMBR) as its Innovation Partner for 2015, the first partner of this kind. Amber Road has been a member of the association since 2013 and will serve as a key subject matter expert on utilizing innovative sourcing technologies to ensure compliance across the global supply chain.
Supply-chain security can be segmented into two buckets: government compliance and internal risk assessment. Software can help with both. Ty Bordner, Vice President of Solutions Consulting at Amber Road, explains how software can assist with screening partners and suppliers in compliance with programs like C-TPAT.
Many would be surprised to learn the extent to which slavery is still present in global supply chains. In this video interview, Gary Barraco, Senior Director of Supply Chain Solutions with Amber Road, discusses the problem, and offers guidance on how companies can eliminate all forms of forced labor from their global operations.
Fueled by NAFTA, trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico is booming. But not knowing the nuances and fine print can be costly for U.S.-based business wishing to take advantage of burgeoning, neighboring markets. Suzanne Richer, director of Amber Road's trade advisory practice, describes how to best play the NAFTA transportation game.
Did you know 90% of firms do not quantify risk when outsourcing production? There are 4 types of risks that brands must be aware of to successfully manage their supply chain; Security risk, environmental risk, legal risk, and social risk. Check out this infographic to get all the facts on managing risk in your supply chain.
The foundation of an effective export compliance program begins early in the supply chain, long before the product is boxed and ready for pick up. Suzanne Richer, Director, Trade Advisory Service at Amber Road touches on the key attributes of an export compliance and audit process.
The longer the supply chain - with more levels of suppliers, disparate geographies and other middle men - the more complex and challenging compliance becomes. Gary Baracco, vice president of sales - supply chain solutions at Amber Road, describes how enabling a holistic, integrated approach to managing global supplier risks can protect brand integrity, improve customer service levels and reduce global supply chain costs.
An increasing amount of organizations have developed e-learning platforms to fill knowledge gaps and support companies in developing in-house talent. Amber Road now provides training in the areas of customs and trade compliance with its acquisition and launch of the Global Trade Academy, which offers over 60 courses.
Organizations need in-house professionals to understand trade regulations and implement global supply chain strategies. That's why Amber Road launched the Global Trade Academy to enhance supply-chain management and logistics professionals' skill sets.
Companies must develop a strategic approach to trade management to manage the complex and unpredictable regulations trade regulations in China. Scott Byrnes, vice president of marketing at Amber Road, discusses survey results that provide sound advice regarding growth, risks and regulatory issues.
Amber Road has completed the acquisition of ecVision, a Hong Kong-based company specializing in global sourcing software, for $24M. ecVision is used by enterprises as far-reaching as Li & Fung, one of the biggest international brand companies in the world, and by luxury and specialty brands such as Calvin Klein, Timberland, The north Face and Tommy Hilfiger.
Companies face three main sourcing supply chain risks: regulatory, brand erosion, and social compliance. Any one of these issues could lead to lost profits, product recalls, and customer erosion. At the same time, the longer the supply chain - with more levels of suppliers, disparate geographies, and other middle men, the more complex and challenging compliance becomes.
Gary Baracco, senior director of sales, supply chain solutions, at Amber Road, describes several ways these issues can affect a company's supply chain and how some best practices can mitigate them.
A few years ago, rising energy prices were the main concern of the oil and gas market. Today, the price of oil has dropped to its lowest levels in years. New markets, extraction breakthroughs, and shifting geopolitical relationships are also affecting financial returns. The resulting market volatility is forcing the energy sector to rein in costs by maximizing their supply chain efficiencies. Ty Border, vice president of solutions consulting at Amber Road, shares a few ways companies are optimizing their supply chains and creating more predictable financial returns.
To successfully oversee compliance for its imports and exports, Cameron International implemented Amber Road's Trade Automation solution, which handles the global firm's export restricted-party list screening and helps to classify imported goods and share data with its brokers. Says Cameron's director of logistics export and import strategy: "You can't manage what you can't measure."