2020 – Page 2 of 5 – Gen 10 | Commodity Management & CTRM

Risk and Commodity Management: what’s changed?

Commodity Trading, Digital Transformation, Energy, ETRMBy Cassie Seymour September 30, 2020

The last Energy Trading Week took place in June 2020, when, despite the spectre of further lockdowns and disruption from new waves of Covid-19, there was a sense of tentative optimism that businesses had overcome the worst of the initial challenge and that life may return to a “new normal”. Now, as areas across Europe and the USA again implement restrictions, we look forward to discussing how commodity businesses are set to meet the ongoing challenges of Covid in a rapidly evolving situation that calls for ongoing innovation.

Opportunities to join Gen10 at virtual events this October

Biomass, Commodity Trading, CTRM, Energy, ETRM, Gen10 NewsBy Cassie Seymour September 21, 2020

There is a long list of virtual events taking place this October across Energy Trading Week and Commodity Trading Week, which Gen10 are excited to sponsor. The events include the opportunity to network with the 3000+ attendees, arrange meetings and discuss the key issues facing the commodities industry right now, as well as digital goody bags and drinks receptions.

Watch the Webinar Now – Business Continuity in a Post-Covid World

CTRM, Digital Transformation, ETRM, Gen10 News, Multimedia, NewsBy Cassie Seymour September 15, 2020

In September 2020, Gen10 were joined by industry experts ComTech Advisory to explore why digital transformation is needed to support business continuity in commodities, and how the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated this transformation.
Dr. Gary Vasey, Managing Partner at ComTech Advisory introduced the topic, exploring the challenges facing commodity companies and many of the trends he sees as an industry analyst. Richard Williamson, Founder and CEO of Gen10, takes over to explain what makes Gen10 solutions so easy to implement even in a remote environment.

Commodity Management: Keeping people connected

Commodity Trading, CTRM, Digital Transformation, ETRMBy Cassie Seymour September 7, 2020

Although there have been some challenges, most organisations managed the shift to remote work more easily than anticipated. Now we are past the initial disruption and reactive change, it is time to start thinking strategically about how we can get the best out of the situation as we move forward.

Architecture: what all CTRM buyers should know

CTRM, Data, Digital Transformation, ETRMBy Cassie Seymour September 1, 2020

The architecture of any software system is fundamental and shouldn’t be ignored as it determines all aspects of how the technology will function: how well it can be adapted to your situation, integrations with other software, updates and features.

Replacing a legacy CTRM can be easier than you think

Commodity Trading, CTRM, Digital Transformation, ETRMBy Cassie Seymour August 24, 2020

Commodity Management and CTRM technology can be broadly divided into two distinct groups: repository-style, and those that act as business enablers. Organisations using a legacy repository-style CTRM are limited by this technology. By contrast, business enabling Commodity Management technology such as Gen10’s is designed to speed up processing. It automates calculations and processes so that your people can work faster and more accurately, with fewer errors, meaning less risk.

Supporting remote onboarding in unexpected ways

Commodity Trading, CTRMBy Cassie Seymour August 18, 2020

As many of the initial challenges associated with remote work have been addressed by commodity traders, attention is turning to ensuring it remains a successful option that supports businesses in future. One of the key challenges to address as we look towards this future is how to onboard new employees remotely.

Interview: The Cloud as a Commodity Management Enabler

CTRM, Gen10 NewsBy Cassie Seymour August 10, 2020

Richard Williamson and Dr. Gary Vasey discuss the uptick in CM interest, CTRM implementations and the power of the cloud in Commodity Management.

Webinar: Business Continuity, Tighter Collaboration and Controls in a Post-COVID World

Commodity Trading, CTRM, Gen10 News, Supply Chain ManagementBy Cassie Seymour July 30, 2020

In this webinar with ComTech Advisory, Gen10 will discuss some old perceptions of CTRM implementations, their challenges and how things have changed. Discover why it’s easier than ever to undergo digital transformation today.

Can metals traders gain an edge in the changing risk management landscape?

Commodity Trading, Concentrates, CTRM, MetalsBy Cassie Seymour July 22, 2020

Before the global Covid-19 crisis, analysts had been predicting a continuation of the slump in commodity trading margins, which had already fallen 20% since their 2015 peak. Metals traders have been aware of these reducing margins and exploring solutions to improve profitability for some time, although the disruption of recent months has created more urgency to protect both profitability and the business from a growing range of risks.

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