Why is it so hard to replace your old CTRM/ETRM system?

Why is it so hard to replace your old CTRM/ETRM system?

Change is hard. When we are comfortable with a system, we trust it. It may have some quirks, but we know how to manage them. Changing software systems is…


Gain the insight you need to make smarter decisions

Decision making is challenging, whether you are evaluating contracts for commodities, buying a new car, or evaluating taking a new job. Every day we make…


Commodity management 2020 – the rise of the digital platform

Commodity management 2020 – the rise of the digital platform

2019 was a turbulent year for commodities, driven by trade wars, tariffs, supply chain disruptions (including OPEC’s export cuts) and higher geopolitical risk.…


Mastering the complexity of CP commodity trading

Mastering the complexity of CP commodity trading

Commodity trading is challenging, with constantly evolving markets and volatile pricing. For consumer products (CP) companies, securing commodities can be…


Is supply chain management the key to commodity trading?

Is supply chain management the key to commodity trading?

Commodity trading companies spend a lot of time and energy developing strategies to mitigate risk. Hedging alone isn’t enough, because at the end of the day,…


Can Modern CTRM Solve Agriculture’s Top 5 Challenges?

Can modern CTRM solve agriculture’s top 5 challenges?

We surveyed dozens of agriculture companies and asked them what their top five business challenges were. While many of these challenges have been plaguing…


Algorithmic trading wins in volatile energy markets

Algorithmic trading wins in volatile energy markets

We recently published a whitepaper reviewing the history artificial intelligence and exploring how powerful this technology can be for both individuals and…


5 Ways Digitalization Is Driving Change in Commodity Management

5 Ways digitalization is driving change in commodity management

According to Gartner, Inc., “Digitalization is the use of digital technologies to change a business model and provide new revenue and value-producing…


5 ways to improve back office operational efficiency

5 ways to improve back office operational efficiency

While bold marketing campaigns get a lot of attention, back office functions that are just as important – planning, inventory management, supply-chain…