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Targeting The European Cross-Border Buyer

Online Cross-Border Buyers Are Affluent, High-Spending Online Buyers And Are Looking For The Perfect Product

by Patti Freeman Evans, Lauriane Camus, September 15, 2009

Nearly one-third of European online buyers have made Web purchases outside of their home country. Online cross-border buyers are desirable consumers because they show high online buying tenure, have high levels of disposable income, and outspend other . . .

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Tactics To Attract Recession-Weary Online Buyers Around The Globe

by Zia Daniell Wigder, September 4, 2009

Despite early signs of a global recovery, online shoppers in all regions of the world continue to be cautious in making purchase decisions. Consumers today are visiting a variety of sites before making a decision and consulting multiple sources for information. . . .

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Global Expansion Through International Shipping

Serving Customers In International Markets From A Domestic Base

by Zia Daniell Wigder, March 25, 2009

With budgets squeezed in today's economic environment, many US companies are looking for low-cost options to tap into international consumer demand. International shipping provides a way for merchants to test international waters and diversify revenues . . .

For Business Process & Applications Professionals

Modern Global Trade In Tough Economic Times Requires Next-Generation Software Solutions

by Patrick M. Connaughton, November 6, 2008

In tough economic times, global procurement leaders and trade compliance managers are once again under the spotlight to reduce supply chain costs. The challenge? Most companies are already running an ultra-lean business as a result of years of automation . . .

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Forrester TechRadar™: The Extended Supply Chain Application Ecosystem, Q2 2008

Wireless Fleets Forge Ahead; Global Trade Management Goes Mainstream

by Patrick M. Connaughton, April 15, 2008

Skyrocketing oil prices, pressure from low-cost competitors and ever-changing, complicated global trade regulations are enough to make even veteran supply leaders want to hide their heads in the sand. Add to that mix an aging and expensive-to-maintain . . .

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How To Build The Foundation For Profitable Global Trade

Ensuring Companies' Long-Term Success In International Expansion

by Noha Tohamy, Patrick M. Connaughton, September 1, 2006

As globalization becomes a reality for any manufacturer or retailer looking to expand internationally, firms struggle to quantify the costs associated with a highly distributed global supply network. Costs can range from direct setup and ongoing management . . .

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SAP Catches Up In Functionality And Leads In Strategy For TMS

The Forrester Wave™ Vendor Summary, Q1 2006

by Noha Tohamy, February 7, 2006

SAP's strength in strategy is being matched with functional improvements in its transportation solutions. SAP offers strong functionality in load consolidation and transportation visibility. The vendor is likely to appeal to an audience of companies already . . .

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Manhattan Associates Leads In Overall TMS Functionality

The Forrester Wave™ Vendor Summary, Q1 2006

by Noha Tohamy, February 7, 2006

Overall, Manhattan Associates establishes itself as the lead in ground transportation solutions. The vendor edges out the competition with a solid foundation in both planning and procurement, and unmatched carrier and fleet management offerings. The vendor . . .

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RedPrairie Is Strong In Air, Parcel, And Customer Support For TMS

The Forrester Wave™ Vendor Summary, Q1 2006

by Noha Tohamy, February 7, 2006

RedPrairie offers multimodal transportation solutions. While RedPrairie lags in current functionality and has limited market presence, the vendor shows strong functionality with respect to TMS and WMS integration. Additionally, the vendor shows strong . . .

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Manugistics Leads In Ground Planning And Procurement In TMS

The Forrester Wave™ Vendor Summary, Q1 2006

by Noha Tohamy, February 7, 2006

Manugistics' strength in ground transportation functionality is rooted in transportation planning, procurement, and multimodal optimization. The vendor differentiates itself from the field in conditional bidding and ground freight audit and payment. Manugistics' . . .

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Oracle's G-Log Is Positioned For An Overall TMS Market Lead

The Forrester Wave™ Vendor Summary, Q1 2006

by Noha Tohamy, February 7, 2006

Oracle's G-Log emerges from the TMS Forrester Wave as a strong overall force to contend with. G-Log's offerings are functionally expansive and solid, posting competitive rankings across ground, ocean, parcel, and air transportation criteria. Additionally, . . .

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i2 Takes The Lead In Ground TMS

The Forrester Wave™ Vendor Summary, Q1 2006

by Noha Tohamy, February 7, 2006

I2 offers a full suite of transportation solutions spanning planning, procurement, visibility, and execution. I2's ground transportation functionality is best in class, due to its depth in planning and procurement. I2's offering will be well received . . .

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The Forrester Wave™: Transportation Management Solutions, Q1 2006

SAP And Oracle's G-Log Lead Overall, But Manhattan Leads In Functionality In Our Product Evaluation

by Noha Tohamy, February 7, 2006

As global companies look to manage extended supply chains, transportation management is taking center stage. Firms are looking for solutions that offer transportation functionality ranging from procurement to visibility and spanning all transportation . . .

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IBM Kicks Off The Global Trade Orchestrator Race

IBM Leads Race To Build Adaptive Trading Networks With New SCM-BTO Service

by Noha Tohamy, July 8, 2005

IBM has responded to clients' need to plug their supply chains into global Adaptive Trading Networks (ATNs) by launching a business transformation outsourcing (BTO) service covering supply chain optimization, logistics, and direct procurement. Can this . . .

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Improving Visibility In Adaptive Trading Networks

Savi Networks Lays Groundwork For RFID Real-World Awareness In Ocean Cargo

by Noha Tohamy, June 21, 2005

In an increasingly complex global trade environment, firms seek to improve the adaptability of their global supply networks. To do that, global companies are looking to their service providers to help them fortify their ability to sense and respond to . . .

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Adaptive Trading Networks

A New Trading Structure Will Boost Firms' Global Supply Chain Adaptability

by Noha Tohamy, April 21, 2005

With the increase in global trading volume and complexity, firms look to their incumbent service providers to assist them in their quest for global adaptability. But their success hinges on the emergence of a new global trading market structure called . . .

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3PLs Seek Growth In Global Supply Chains

by Noha Tohamy, March 31, 2004

With the eastern expansion of the European Union and China's increasing role in global trade, firms managing more distributed supply chains turn to their logistics providers to help them manage suppliers, comply with import/export regulations, and offer . . .

Container Sleds Enhance Homeland Security and Save Money Too

by Tom Harwick, April 1, 2003

Clients that ship large tonnages within the enterprise should investigate the concept, contact Port Systems and develop a business case to determine whether a pilot is justified.

Rumors of the Death of Global Distribution Systems Are Premature

by Ian Tunnacliffe, January 17, 2003

Despite changes to the business environment and to technology, GDSs remain a critical part of the travel distribution network. Web technologies are important, but they are a long way from being a complete replacement.

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Easing Export Headaches

by Mark Dixon Bünger, Bill Doyle, Lisa Hurd, Stacie S. Kilgore, April 10, 2002

Exporters struggle to coordinate antiquated freight, financial, and regulatory processes. This will change as companies adopt a new crop of Net-based apps that dramatically improve multiparty coordination.

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eTransportation Focuses On Apps

by Stacie S. Kilgore, Laurie M. Orlov, Marli Porth, April 25, 2001

The transportation exchange carnage continues unabated, forcing remaining vendors and participants to reset strategies. To survive the shakeout, vendors will partner to create multimode suites, while 3PLs will gobble the remains of out-of-business exchanges.

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Tradiant Relaunches As GT Nexus

by Stacie S. Kilgore, Matthew R. Sanders, Laurie M. Orlov, Meredith Child, April 2, 2001

Tradiant relaunched as GT Nexus today - changing from an ocean shipping spot marketplace to a Net service provider for global shippers. Its hosted apps will appeal to transpacific carriers but will have limited interest in North America.