Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

Press releases are provided by companies as is and have not been edited or checked for accuracy. Any queries should be directed to the company issuing the release.

Otto International Adopts TradeBeyond as its End-to-End Supply Chain Platform

TradeBeyond will be used to streamline supply chain processes across Otto International’s many brands covering apparel, footwear, and home goods, and more than 20 sourcing offices across the globe.

Hong Kong – June 29, 2023 – The Hong Kong-based sourcing and trading company Otto International has adopted TradeBeyond as its multi-enterprise supply chain platform. A member of Otto Group, one of the world’s largest privately owned multi-channel retailers, a multi-brand retail group which includes the brands OTTO, Crate and Barrel, and bonprix, among others, the company will start implementing TradeBeyond’s industry leading platform this year.

Otto International will begin by adopting TradeBeyond CBX’s order and quality modules, with the intention to expand the scope in later phases. TradeBeyond will be used to streamline supply chain processes across Otto International’s many brands covering apparel, footwear, and home goods, and more than 20 sourcing offices across the globe.


“We recognized the need for an interoperable supply chain platform in order to accommodate our global growth,” said Sven Jasper, Chief Digital Officer at Otto International. “TradeBeyond was the solution provider that most clearly understood the intricacies of our sourcing model and could best configure its software to our company. We’re excited to adopt a platform that will accommodate us long into the future.”

With TradeBeyond, Otto International will be able to streamline multiple supply chain processes and reduce the number of systems. This includes order and quality collaboration with suppliers to keep optimizing the supply chain and create full visibility and clearly identified metrics.

“Otto International has long been an esteemed retail sourcing company, in part because of its ability to stay ahead of industry trends and to recognize the importance of digitalization,” said Tim Chiu, Senior Vice President of TradeBeyond. “It’s an honor to support this great company’s continued expansion during a period of changing business conditions that requires more agile and sustainable supply chains.”

About TradeBeyond

TradeBeyond is retail's leading extended supply chain management solution provider from concept to delivery. TradeBeyond helps brands and retailers streamline product development and sourcing all the way through order, production, and delivery. Through innovative sourcing management, product lifecycle management (PLM), and production and order management solutions, TradeBeyond empowers the supply chain network by driving collaboration to over 15,000 retail and supplier partners, and 30,000 users in more than 50 countries. For more information, visit tradebeyond.com.

About Otto International

Otto International is a trusted partner for first-class supply chain services, with over 50 years of experience in the world’s major production markets. They offer bespoke solutions for their customers that support their business partners and protect our planet. With their corporate office in Hong Kong, it sources textile products, footwear, home goods, and general merchandise primarily in the Asian, European and African production markets, and has an annual buying volume of over EUR1 billion. It is a member of Otto Group, one of the world’s leading privately owned multi-channel retail groups.

The Latest

More Stories

Averitt Promotes David Fussell to Vice President of Dedicated Sales

Averitt Promotes David Fussell to Vice President of Dedicated Sales

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has promoted David Fussell to vice president of dedicated sales, following the retirement of Walt Gray.

Fussell joined Averitt in 1991 and has held several key positions throughout his career. He served as a transportation sales specialist in Decatur and Nashville, later becoming service center director in Little Rock. In 2018, he transitioned to director of dedicated sales, working closely with Gray to expand the company’s dedicated accounts and deliver customized solutions to customers.

Keep ReadingShow less

Featured

Schneider is first major carrier to achieve six million zero emission miles with the Freightliner eCascadia

GREEN BAY, Wis.-- Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, is marking another significant milestone as its battery electric vehicle (BEV) fleet has surpassed six million zero emission miles, highlighting its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and advancing cleaner transportation.

“Reaching six million zero emission miles is a testament to our steadfast dedication to sustainability and innovation,” said Schneider President and CEO Mark Rourke. “Leading the way in adopting electric vehicle technology not only benefits the environment but also serves as an example of the broad service capabilities and flexibility we can offer to customers.”

Keep ReadingShow less
Roboteon announces breakthrough simulation capability for mobile robots in distribution

Roboteon’s Warehouse Robotics Fulfillment platform

Photo courtesy of Roboteon

Roboteon announces breakthrough simulation capability for mobile robots in distribution


Roboteon, provider of a powerful software platform for warehouse robot enablement, announces breakthrough simulation capabilities in its platform for robotics and other warehouse automation. The new tool help companies make better decisions across multiple time horizons, from initial automation planning through real time execution on the floor.

Interest in Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and other robotics is high, but there remains much uncertainty about use cases, the number of AMRs and humans needed across different time horizons, expected operational improvements, and cost savings from the robotics investment.

Keep ReadingShow less
Gather AI Expands Inventory Intelligence Solution into Freezer & Cold Storage Warehouse Environments
Gather AI

Gather AI Expands Inventory Intelligence Solution into Freezer & Cold Storage Warehouse Environments

Pittsburgh, PA – November 19, 2024 – Today inventory intelligence solution Gather AI announces its expansion into freezer and cold storage warehouse environments, an industry-first for inventory monitoring automation.

According to Grand View Research, the U.S. cold storage market size was valued at $40 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $97 billion by 2030. This can be attributed to technological advancements in packaging, processing, and storage of temperature-sensitive items.

Keep ReadingShow less

VARGO® announces several vendor partnerships and client expansions in Q3 2024

Dublin, Ohio (November 19, 2024) — VARGO®, a leading provider of material-handling systems integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions, has announced several new vendor partnerships and customer advancements that are helping them to create efficiencies and empower fulfillment.

VARGO® and Tompkins Robotics have signed a mutual partnership, designating VARGO® as an authorized integrator of the technology. “Tompkins is an obvious choice in partner for us,” said Bart Cera, CEO. “Their robotics solutions are conducive to a weightless, continuous flow as well as being modular and quickly deployable. Their solutions have the ability to shrink or grow with the size of our customer’s operation which will allow us to utilize it often and in many different merchandise categories.”

Keep ReadingShow less