Global trade management supports the complex and unique compliance, regulatory and financial aspects of the import and export processes associated with international trade. Software applications can also be supported by a B2B network, trade content services and the ability to directly file customs documents. GTM solutions are utilized in international trade for managing the execution of transportation operations, ensuring compliance during the operation or supporting the financial aspect of the operation, depending on the scope of the solution. And while GTM solutions are mostly related to the compliance and regulatory aspects of international trade, the operational and financial capabilities of these solutions still remain relevant.
Gartner defines multienterprise collaboration networks (MCNs) as solutions that support a community of trading partners of any tier and type that need to coordinate and execute on business processes that extend across multiple enterprises. Gartner considers cloud-based MCNs to be a key technology for organizations of any industry, geography, size and maturity, implemented to coordinate, automate, orchestrate and transform an organization’s extended supply chain within the overall business ecosystem.
Gartner defines the market for quality management system (QMS/eQMS) software as stand-alone digital solutions with embedded emerging technological capabilities that enable organizations to systematically manage, monitor and improve the quality of their products, processes and services. These software solutions help organizations meet customer quality expectations and maintain compliance with international standards as well as industry-specific regulations. QMS software is designed to help organizations reduce waste, lower costs, house quality documents, assess risk, track performance, ensure compliance and improve processes. The QMS/eQMS market serves a broad spectrum of industries, including manufacturing, life sciences, automotive, aerospace and defense, electronics, food and beverage, chemicals, consumer packaged goods, services, and more. These solutions are built to help organizations of all sizes, from single facilities to complex, global operations, establish a consistent approach to managing and enhancing the quality of products, processes and services throughout the value chain.
Supplier sustainability applications help companies assess suppliers’ performance across multiple environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. These applications collect supplier data using surveys (e.g., supplier self-assessments) and allow organizations to measure how well suppliers meet their sustainable procurement requirements. According to the 2022 Gartner/SPP Sustainable Procurement Pulse Survey, 54% of organizations currently use this type of tool for enabling their sustainability program. Sustainability requirements will vary across different organizations. For some, supplier requirements will focus on ensuring compliance with multiple ESG issues in accordance with local/global regulations. For others, supplier requirements might extend to issues beyond compliance, such as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction or deforestation. Solutions in this market offer support for a broad range of ESG topics, all managed within the same platform.