Effective physical contract management is crucial in commodity trading due to the complex and dynamic nature of the market. Commodities are physical goods like oil, gas, metals, and agricultural products, and trading them involves a myriad of challenges that can be effectively managed through well-structured contracts. The importance of this aspect of trading cannot be…
The ability to manage multiple commodities efficiently is becoming increasingly crucial for traders. Traditional Commodity Trading and Risk Management (CTRM) and Commodity Management (CM) solutions often struggle with this complexity, having been initially designed for specific commodities and later adapted to others. This piecemeal approach can lead to inefficiencies and complications as new commodities are…
Commodity businesses face ever increasing challenges from a multitude of different sources. While it’s always been a complex business, the intricacies have increased exponentially with the advent of issues and challenges like net zero, sustainable practices, and complex geopolitics. These days, simply finding and executing what looks like a profitable trade brings along with it…
In today’s commodity trading world, efficiency is key. That’s why Gen10’s CommOS is designed to bridge traditional methods with modern commodity trading demands for seamless integration and automation. Gen10 is in the business of joining the dots and crossing the T’s, so that your people don’t have to. We know that the digital enterprise must…
Successful commodity trading is no longer just a case of buying, selling, shipping, and hedging whilst making a profit. The challenges of geopolitical risks, sustainability, traceability and inter-functional communication cannot be solved by adding silos and can even be exacerbated by them. Businesses that overcome these challenges have streamlined communication and management systems in place.…
In a world where every trade brings its own set of responsibilities and risks, how can commodity businesses stay ahead? Commodity businesses face ever increasing challenges from a multitude of different sources. While it’s always been a complex business, the intricacies have increased exponentially with the advent of issues and challenges like net zero, sustainable…
Don’t just take our word for it! Read the recent evaluation of Gen10’s CommOS software with CTRM Center’s latest demo report. Dr. Gary M. Vasey, who literally wrote the book on and coined the term CTRM (Commodity Trade Risk Management), is the leading analyst in the space and has seen them all! He recently sat…
Ever wondered what difference a new CTRM could make to your business? Don’t just take our word for it. Chris Russell-Jones from Euro Alloys speaks to us about his experiences of working with the Gen10 team. From the friendliness and knowledge of the team during the implementation, to the most useful features and transformative impact…
All commodity trading involves managing complex operations. Moving commodities from areas of production to areas of scarcity or demand means managing and pricing risk across global supply chains. And every commodity has its own specific risks around quantities, quality, counterparties, logistics, and other areas. This complexity can also mean that your team are working within…
Relative to the risks involved, grains traders often face small margins. This means that trade profitability can rely on the organisation’s ability to manage these risks as much as it does on maximising opportunities. Most grain traders already use a CTRM to track their positions for risk management, or are aware of the software if…
