In today’s growing economy, supply chain execution (SCE) initiatives are essential for companies to comply efficiently with shifting country and region-specific regulations. Companies are heavily investing in sustainability while consumers demand more when it comes to price, quality, and delivery. Achieving profitable growth while managing margins requires a strong focus on controlling supply chain costs.

Earlier this month, Amber Road and The Journal of Commerce broadcasted a webinar on Cutting Complexity from China Trade: Using CTM Software to Navigate Local Regulations. Our presenters, Ty Bordner and Kae-Por Chang (both of Amber Road), received several questions throughout the webinar, but did not have time to address them all during the live broadcast. We have compiled their answers into a Q&A document – here is a preview:

On October 19th, a bright-eyed and eager team from Amber Road participated in the Acumen Solutions Race for a Cause 8k. The race supported ten local charities and Amber Road ran in support of The Reading Connection (TRC), an Arlington-based nonprofit that improves the lives of at risk children and families by linking the magic of books to fun experiences that inspire a passion for learning.  TRC was selected to participate as one of the ten charities to benefit from the proceeds of the race.

Check out the the photos from race day on our Facebook page!

With the enactment of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), business relationships between North and South America have improved tremendously.

Once a modest player in the international trading system, China has recently transformed into a trading superpower that global companies cannot afford to miss out on. From 2000 to 2012, China’s global merchandise exports grew by 703 percent, and its merchandise imports grew by 656 percent. Today, China ranks as the world’s largest merchandise exporter, and the second-largest importer, behind only the United States.

Since November of 2009 the U.S. government has been negotiating the terms of its largest and most progressive trade agreement, the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. Comprised of 12 countries, this comprehensive accord will create vast opportunities, as well as many compliance responsibilities, for a number of U.S. industries.