AI/ML Software Engineer – Recent Graduate

That was the tongue-in-cheek way that iTradeNetwork's Drew Shields, Solutions Director, began a Learning Lab presentation at the 2025 IFDA Solutions Conference.

With unmatched data management capabilities and applied analytics, manufacturers can eliminate the risk of rebate double-dip and invalid distributor bill-back claims.DUBLIN, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iTradeNetwork, a leading supply chain management solutions provider, has announced the launch of its latest innovation - a comprehensive solution for managing trade spend. This new solution will revolutionize how manufacturers manage their partnerships with distributors and operators, leveraging North America's most extensive distributor network.With over 25 years of experience in the industry, iTradeNetwork has a deep understanding of the challenges manufacturers face when managing complex distribution partnerships. Their new solution provides clean and accurate data to ensure manufacturers can access the most reliable and up-to-date information to make informed decisions.It is setting iTradeNetwork's solution apart from others in the market with its integration with the largest distributor, operator, and GPO data network and its ability to tap into 25 years of historical master data. iTradeNetwork consumes, cleans, maps, and converts complex data into practical trade spend insights to aid manufacturers in managing their trade spend program."One of the most distinguishing features about our solution is its ability to tap into 25 years of historical master data," said Nathan Romney, Chief Product Officer at iTradeNetwork," This accumulated knowledge forms the backbone of the software, providing invaluable insights and applied analytics to aid manufacturers in making more informed decisions."In addition to its unmatched data integration capabilities, iTradeNetwork's solution offers purpose-built applied analytics for manufacturers, allowing manufacturers to easily track and analyze distributor bill-back, rebate programs, pricing discrepancies, and white space analysis, enabling manufacturers to identify costly errors and inefficiencies and make data-driven decisions to optimize their trade spend."We are excited to offer this innovative solution to our clients," says Romney. "With our unmatched data integration and applied analytics, we are confident that manufacturers will see significant improvements in their trade spend management."With their Trade Spend Solution, companies can:Quickly automate the collection, mapping, standardization, enhancement, and integration of claims and proof of performance information submitted by trading partners.Leverage critical file monitoring and automation features to detect and respond to file-related issues proactively.Access clean data used for rebate calculations, contract price validation, and more.Eliminate arduous back-office processes designed to identify discrepancies, invalid claims, write-off procedures, and more.Gain insights and interpretation of claims and POP data to highlight leakage and inefficiencies, identify compliance opportunities, and uncover net new sales opportunities.iTradeNetwork's new solution is now available for manufacturers looking to streamline their trade spend processes and maximize their ROI

By Alex SwartAs the perishable food industry continues to grow at a rapid pace, investors are searching for . [+] solutions to widespread supply chain issues. Alex SwartIs there a use case for NFTs in our global supply chain, or are they a passing fad with limited applicability outside of the digital art world?As the global perishable food market grew to roughly $152.24 billion by the end of 2022, and continues to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.5% per year, leaders in the perishables supply chain space are expected to accommodate these remarkable growth rates in nearly every capacity. With this incredible expansion across the industry, a bevy of issues loom ever present for technology companies, logistics providers, and operators in their respective fields. The perishables industry is known to be notoriously slow to adopt new tech solutions and typically opts for simple implementations that don’t interfere with daily operations. In turn, it will be interesting to see which nascent technologies this industry chooses to adopt moving forward.With the traceability of goods, freshness and quality inspections, freight forwarding, shipping, and logistics all top of mind for supply chain leaders, questions in the industry continue to arise