Eximware blog relating to all things commodity, raw materials, trading, sourcing, procurement and planning.
On July 4th in history, America declared itself an independent nation. Some 241 years later, we are proud to celebrate our freedom, but we can’t overlook so many in America and around the world that are still struggling every day at their offices. The world is at the mercy of data and even though many recognize that [...]
The sun has barely risen. Time for a drink. Luckily, by the time I stretch and get out of bed, my supportive family usually has one ready for me. They understand that I drink for my health and for the benefit of everyone around me. Not only am I aloof or ornery if I don't have [...]
Coffee Quality Institute (CQI), a leading non-profit organization working internationally to improve the quality of coffee and the lives of people who produce it, has selected Eximware Inc. as its strategic technology partner. CQI provides training and technical assistance to all participants throughout the coffee supply chain to increase the value, volume, and sustainability of high [...]
If you missed Part 1 and Part 2 click the links to read more background on the events that contributed to launching a new Eximware brand. The decision to create a new Eximware logo was the final chapter of an arduous, but rewarding experience. A winning design had to account for our rich company history while [...]
The first part of the new Eximware brand introduction was done silently and subtly. The second phase -an initiative to rename our solutions- was performed in a similar fashion. The nomenclature originally assigned to our solutions- Export Lifecycle Management (ELM,) Trade Lifecycle Management (TLM) and InterCommercial eMarketplace (ICM)- was derived from the areas of the commodity supply chain [...]
Six months ago, Eximware officially stopped capitalizing the “i” and “w” in the company name. Many overlooked the change, but internally the decision to move away from “ExImWare” didn’t come lightly. The old spelling convention and its Pascal Case format identified the commodity trading roles that the company’s founders sought to help with its software and [...]
It’s been my mantra for years. My morning cup of coffee jump-starts my day and I take time to savor and appreciate it before leaving the house. I usually arrive to the office ready for my second cup and conveniently, a fresh pot is often mid-brew when I get to my desk. As if the beep [...]
A nice overcast day is the best time to take photographs. The lighting isn't overpowering, there is no glare and natural beauty shines through. In the same light, using commodity cloud technology to manage essential parts of a business is the best way to gain access, analytics and control to make more efficient intelligence driven decisions that [...]
Gear up with the best metal trading platform for steel, non-ferrous metals and recycling. Our cloud based commodity management platform tackles the procurement side supply chain monitoring financial and physical positions for planning and managing risk. Read more...
I should have probably titled this post, "Coffee- The second most traded commodity in the world," but that's been done before. Besides, the first blog post in Eximware's 17 year existence should reflect at least a small part of the company culture and there is not a moment throughout the day that someone in the office isn't [...]
