The Evolution of Trade Management: From Traditional Methods to Cutting-Edge GTM Software Solutions
A Global Trade
Management (GTM) software suite helps businesses efficiently manage and
streamline cross-border supply chain processes. This suite enables
organizations to handle trade finances, compliance, documentation, shipments,
and third-party logistics (3PLs) seamlessly. It centralizes the optimization,
automation, and monitoring of workflows to manage the flow of information,
finances, and goods. Additionally, it addresses the complexities of
international trade, which involves various modes of transportation, trade
partners, languages, time zones, and currencies.
The growing
trend in the GTM software market is the increased adoption of cloud/SaaS-based
deployments. While many large enterprises still prefer on-premise deployments,
most small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and many large organizations are
moving towards cloud-based GTM solutions. Several major GTM vendors now
successfully offer cloud-based deployments to enterprise customers. Another
significant trend is the integration of Blockchain, Automation, Machine
Learning, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into GTM solutions. Blockchain
technology aims to enhance supply chain visibility, traceability, transparency,
and security.
Key
questions this study aims to answer include:
·
What
is the current state of competition in the Global Trade Management (GTM)
market?
·
What
is the market share held by major vendors in this market?
·
What
are the key competitive dynamics in the global and regional markets for GTM?
·
Who
are the leading vendors in the global and regional markets?
·
Are
there vendors specializing in specific industries?
·
How
do different vendors compare in terms of their offerings of cloud-based versus
on-premise solutions?
·
What
competitive factors impact the market positioning of different vendors?
Strategic
Market Direction:
Machine
learning and AI are expected to advance supply chain solutions by creating a
self-aware platform that integrates human input, data, and technology.
Innovations in robotic process automation (RPA), blockchain, AI, and deep
learning are propelling the development of effective trade management systems
for supply chain operations.
Automation
and AI tools offer functionalities such as automated product classification,
guided classification, data completion, and approval management. These
technologies also help mitigate compliance risks, including restricted and
territory screening, and provide continuous auditing and analysis of legal
content. Automation in GTM helps reduce delays in customs clearances.
Vendors
Covered in the study:
This study
includes an analysis of key vendors, including AEB, Bamboo Rose, Cargosmart,
Descartes System Group, E2open, Freightgate, LOG-NET, MIC Customs, OCR GTM,
Oracle, QAD Precision, SAP, S&P Global, Thomson Reuters and, WiseTech
Global.
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