---
title: Commodity Management Reimagined Blog
description: Learn how commodity management has evolved, courtesy of IoT, blockchain, AI, machine learning, cloud, and mobile.
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# [Commodity Management Reimagined Blog](http://blog.ekaplus.com/blog)

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- [analytics](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/topic/analytics)
- [CTRM](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/topic/ctrm)
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- [volatility](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/topic/volatility)

## [5 Benefits to Real-Time Supplier Collaboration](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/5benefits-to-real-time-supplier-collaboration)

## [5 Benefits to Real-Time Supplier Collaboration](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/5-benefits-to-real-time-supplier-collaboration)

## [Managing Your Energy Business through Market Shocks](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/managing-your-energy-business-through-market-shocks)

## [Lessons from the coronavirus](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/lessons-from-the-coronavirus)

## [Breaking through the glass ceiling in the world of high-tech](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/breaking-through-the-glass-ceiling-in-the-world-of-high-tech)

## [Energy Trading and Risk Management without Limits](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/energy-trading-and-risk-management-without-limits)

## [Navigate uncertainty with speed and agility](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/navigate-uncertainty-with-speed-and-agility)

## [Coronavirus Infects Commodity Markets](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/coronavirus-infects-commodity-markets)

## [How Companies Gain Measurable Value with Eka’s Cloud Platform](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/how-companies-gain-measurable-value-with-eka-cloud-platform)

## [Why Advanced Analytics Requires a Platform Approach?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/why-advanced-analytics-requires-a-platform-approach)

## [How can you find a trustworthy software vendor?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/how-can-you-find-a-trustworthy-software-vendor)

## [Why is it so hard to replace your old CTRM/ETRM system?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/why-is-it-hard-to-replace-your-old-ctrm-etrm-system)

## [Gain the insight you need to make smarter decisions](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/gain-the-insight-you-need-to-make-smarter-decisions)

## [Commodity Management 2020 - The Rise of the Digital Platform](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/commodity-management-2020)

## [Mastering the Complexity of CP Commodity Trading](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/mastering-the-complexity-of-cp-commodity-trading)

## [Is supply chain management the key to commodity trading?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/is-supply-chain-management-key-to-commodity-trading)

## [Can Modern CTRM Solve Agriculture’s Top 5 Challenges?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/can-modern-ctrm-solve-top-5-challenges-of-agriculture)

## [Algorithmic Trading Wins in Volatile Energy Markets](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/algorithmic-trading-wins-in-volatile-energy-markets)

## [5 Ways Digitalization Is Driving Change in Commodity Management](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/5-ways-digitalization-is-driving-change-in-commodity-management)

## [5 Ways to Improve Back Office Operational Efficiency](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-back-office-operational-efficiency)

## [4 steps to successfully migrate to a modern CTRM system](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/4-steps-to-migrate-to-modern-ctrm-system)

## [5 Benefits of Modern CTRM Software](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/5-benefits-of-modern-ctrm-software)

## [Why One-Size-Fits-All CTRM Isn’t the Answer](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/why-one-size-fits-all-ctrm-isnt-the-answer)

## [The Power of Trading as One](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/the-power-of-trading-as-one)

## [10 Ways to Know if You’ve Outgrown Your CTRM System](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/10-ways-to-know-if-you-have-outgrown-your-ctrm-system)

## [3 Ways To Make Faster Decisions with Digital Commodity Management](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/3-ways-make-faster-decisions-digital-commodity-management)

## [Cooperatives Empower Farmers](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/cooperatives-empower-farmers)

## [Legacy CTRM Costs Time, Creates Lost Opportunities](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/legacy-ctrm-costs-time-creates-lost-opportunities)

## [5 Powerful Features of Cloud-native Apps](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/5-powerful-features-cloud-native-apps)

## [Essential Tools for Today’s Trading – Pre-Trade Analysis](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/essential-tools-for-todays-trading-pre-trade-analysis)

## [Modern Tech Helps Combat North American Dairy Challenges](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/modern-tech-helps-combat-north-american-dairy-challenges)

## [Why LNG Traders Need Modern CTRM/ETRM Software...](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/why-lng-traders-need-modern-ctrm-etrm-software)

## [Change and Risk are the only Constants in Agricultural Markets](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/change-and-risk-only-constants-agricultural-markets)

## [Are You Ready for IMO 2020?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/are-you-ready-for-imo-2020)

## [CTRM/ETRM – Build or Buy? Do You Really Need to Choose?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/ctrm-build-or-buy)

## [ERP for commodities – it’s not as easy as it sounds](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/erp-for-commodities)

## [How Big Data Analytics Can Transform Agriculture and Farming](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/big-data-analytics-transform-agriculture)

## [What is CTRM software?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/what-is-ctrm-software)

## [Digital Procurement Reimagined - Bespoke and Appified](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/digital-procurement-reimagined)

## [4 modern apps that change the way you trade](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/4-modern-apps-change-the-way-you-trade)

## [4 ways legacy CTRM is hurting your business](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/4-ways-legacy-ctrm-hurting-business)

## [4 Essential Tools for Better Procurement Decisions](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/4-tools-for-procurement-decisions)

## [Beyond real-time analytics – analytics on the go](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/analytics-on-the-go)

## [The yin and yang of volatile markets and modern trading solutions](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/yin-and-yang-of-volatile-markets-modern-trading-solutions)

## [Blockchain Enabled Marketplace for Farmers](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/blockchain-enabled-marketplace-for-farmers)

## [Can Enhanced Commodity Management Decrease the Cost of Christmas Cookies?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/digital-commodity-management-decreases-christmas-cookies-cost)

## [Tariffs, Trade Wars & Trading - Focus on Metals & Manufacturing](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/tariffs-trade-wars-trading-focus-on-metals-manufacturing)

## [Commodity Trading for Any Market Situation](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/commodity-trading-for-any-market-situation)

## [Digital + CTRM = Commodity Management Reimagined](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/the-power-of-digital-commodity-management-speedy-decisions)

## [Agriculture, Re-imagined.](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/agriculture-re-imagined)

## [Today, More Than Ever, Collaboration Is King](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/today-more-than-ever-collaboration-is-king)

## [Hedging Alone Can't Save Manufacturers from Risk](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/hedging-alone-cant-save-manufacturers-from-risk)

## [Five Steps to Procurement Risk Excellence](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/five-steps-to-procurement-risk-excellence)

## [The Hidden Costs of Spreadsheets](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/the-hidden-costs-of-spreadsheets)

## [Can Artificial Intelligence Fuel Growth for Energy Companies?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/can-artificial-intelligence-ai-fuel-growth-for-energy-companies)

## [Can Blockchain Solve Two of Agriculture's Biggest Challenges?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/can-blockchain-solve-two-of-agricultures-biggest-challenges)

## [Spreadsheets – Can't Live With Them, Can't Live Without Them](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/spreadsheets-cant-live-with-them-cant-live-without-them)

## [Are You Plagued by These Procurement Challenges?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/are-you-plagued-by-these-procurement-challenges)

## [Brexit’s Impact on Europe's Energy Markets](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/brexits-impact-on-britains-energy-markets)

## [Combat Disease, Pests, and Drought with Digital Agriculture](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/coffee-farmers-combat-disease-pests-and-climate-change-with-digital-agriculture)

## [Global Force in Advanced Biofuels Embraces Advanced Analytics](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/renewable-energy-group-improves-efficiency-with-eka-analytics)

## [Mexico – the New Energy Frontier](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/mexico-the-new-energy-frontier-requires-etrm)

## [Is 2018 the Year Commodities Industries Become Digital Businesses?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/is-2018-the-year-commodities-industries-become-digital-businesses)

## [Augmented Analytics Delivers the Insight You Need](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/augmented-analytics-delivers-the-insight-you-need)

## [Can Blockchain Move from Buzz to Real World Commodity Solutions?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/can-blockchain-move-from-buzz-to-real-world-commodity-solutions)

## [Creating the Digital Supply Chain](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/creating-the-digital-supply-chain)

## [Make Better Decisions with Always-on Analytics](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/make-better-decisions-with-always-on-analytics)

## [Stockpile Management Challenges in Mining](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/stockpile-management-challenges-in-mining)

## [Augmented Reality: Changing the Way We See](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/augmented-reality-changing-the-way-we-see)

## [Destroy Data Silos and Achieve Significant Results](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/destroy-data-silos-and-achieve-significant-results)

## [Electricity Costs in Australia – What’s Next for Mining Companies?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/electricity-costs-in-australia-whats-next-for-mining-companies)

## [How to Prevent a CTRM Spreadsheet Catastrophe](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/how-to-prevent-a-ctrm-spreadsheet-catastrophe)

## [Why Risk Analytics Is Important to Your Success](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/why-risk-analytics-is-important-to-your-success)

## [What You Need to Know About Big Data Analytics](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-big-data-analytics)

## [Are You Ready for the End of EU Sugar Production Quotas?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/end-of-eu-sugar-production-quotas)

## [Supply Chain Visibility in Agriculture and Mining](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/supply-chain-visibility-agriculture-mining)

## [Electric Cars: Have We Reached the Tipping Point?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/electric-cars-have-we-reached-the-tipping-point)

## [Blockchain Improves Supply Chain Performance](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/blockchain-improves-supply-chain-performance)

## [Mining Industry's Productivity Problem](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/mining-industrys-productivity-problem)

## [Using Big Data Analytics to Create Smart Cities](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/using-big-data-analytics-to-create-smart-cities)

## [Supply Chain Pressures in Grain Markets](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/supply-chain-pressures-in-grain-industry)

## [Rapid Change Is the Only Constant in the LNG Market](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/rapid-change-is-the-only-constant-in-the-lng-market)

## [Top Three Reasons Not to Use Microsoft Dynamics NAV for Commodity Management](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/reasons-not-to-use-ms-dynamics-nav-for-commodity-management)

## [Data, Like Oil, Must Be Refined](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/data-like-oil-must-be-refined)

## [Can Supply Chain Analytics Deliver Investor Returns in Mining?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/analytics-mining-software-to-drive-supply-chain-solutions)

## [Can Technology Prevent a Global Food Crisis?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/can-technology-prevent-a-global-food-crisis)

## [Grain Glut and the Supply Chain Challenge](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/supply-chain-challenges-of-the-grain-glut)

## [The U.S./China LNG Deal: Gulf Coast Boom or Bust?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/us-china-lng-deal-boom-or-bust)

## [Digitizing the Value Chain](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/digitizing-the-value-chain)

## [New Webinar Featuring Commodity Industry Research from Thomson Reuters](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/thomson-reuters-commodity-market-webinar)

## [Preempting Obstacles to Internet of Things (IoT) Success](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/preempting-obstacles-to-internet-of-things-iot-success)

## [Supply Chain Challenges of Mother’s Day Flower Delivery](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/supply-chain-challenges-mothers-day-flower-delivery)

## [Assay Management Best Practices for Concentrates Trading](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/assay-management-best-practices-for-concentrates-trading)

## [Five Tips for a Successful Internet of Things Program](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/five-tips-for-a-successful-internet-of-things-program)

## [The Internet of Things – Big Data, Bigger Opportunity](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/the-internet-of-things-big-data-bigger-opportunity)

## [Consumers Require Traceability in Today’s Agriculture Markets](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/consumers-demand-traceability-in-todays-agriculture-markets)

## [Is Oil Reaching Peak Demand? Will Energy Volatility Continue?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/is-oil-reaching-peak-demand-etrm-software-helps-tame-volatile-energy-markets)

## [Managing Renewable Energy Trading with ETRM Software](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/managing-renewable-energy-trading-with-etrm-software)

## [Article 50 Triggered – Now What?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/article-50-triggered-now-what)

## [Advanced Analytics Help Bulk Handlers Improve Processes](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/advanced-analytics-help-bulk-handlers-improve-processes)

## [Value Chain Optimization](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/value-chain-optimization)

## [Gas, Coal, and Renewables – Where Is the US Energy Market Going?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/the-gas-coal-and-renewables-mix-where-the-us-energy-market-going)

## [The Power of Blockchains for Commodity Markets](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/the-power-of-blockchains-for-commodity-markets)

## [Advanced Analytics Can Help You Manage the Knowledge Doubling Curve](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/advanced-analytics-can-help-you-manage-the-knowledge-doubling-curve)

## [Growing Profits in Uncertain Energy Markets](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/growing-profits-in-uncertain-energy-markets)

## [Getting the Most from Big Data Analytics](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/getting-the-most-from-big-data-analytics)

## [Will 2017 Trump Last Year’s Commodities Revival?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/will-2017-trump-last-years-commodities-revival)

## [Self-service Analytics Drive Better Decisions in the Value Chain](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/self-service-analytics-drive-better-decisions-in-the-value-chain)

## [Finding Value in the Three Vs of Big Data](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/finding-value-in-the-three-vs-of-big-data)

## [Are You Prepared for the Volatility to Come?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/are-you-prepared-for-the-volatility-to-come)

## [Can Analytics Change the Cost of Manufacturing Christmas Treats?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/can-analytics-change-the-cost-of-manufacturing-christmas-treats)

## [Can Analytics Change the Cost of Your Christmas Dessert?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/can-analytics-change-the-cost-of-your-christmas-dessert)

## [Can Analytics Change the Cost of Your Christmas Cookies?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/can-analytics-change-the-cost-of-your-christmas-cookies)

## [Are Your Survey Techniques About to Change?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/are-your-survey-techniques-about-to-change)

## [Use ETRM Software to Navigate Low Energy Prices](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/low-energy-prices-require-etrm-software-for-improved-market-insights)

## [Tame Extreme Weather with Smart Commodity Management](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/tame-extreme-weather-with-smart-commodity-management)

## [Essential Technology for Smart Commodity Management](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/essential-technology-for-smart-commodity-management)

## [Jumpstart Commodity Planning with Seamless Integration with Microsoft Dynamics](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/jumpstart-commodity-planning-with-seamless-integration-with-microsoft-dynamics)

## [Why You Need Self-Service Analytics](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/why-you-need-self-service-analytics-now)

## [Why You Need Big Data Analytics Now](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/why-you-need-big-data-analytics-now)

## [Is It Time to Move to the Cloud?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/is-it-time-to-move-to-the-cloud)

## [Is It Time for a CTRM Upgrade?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/is-it-time-for-a-ctrm-upgrade)

## [There's No Need to Punt When You Have the Right Data](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/theres-no-need-to-punt-when-you-have-the-right-data)

## [Building the Backbone for Effective Big Data Solutions](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/building-the-backbone-for-effective-big-data-solutions)

## [Gaining Advantage in an Era of Low Commodity Prices Using Advanced Analytics](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/gaining-advantage-low-commodity-prices-advanced-analytics)

## [Trends in Advanced Analytics Impacting the Oil & Gas Industry](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/trends-advanced-analytics-impacting-oil-gas)

## [The Revolution in Advanced Data Analytics to Manage Commodities](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/revolution-advanced-data-analytics-manage-commodities)

## [Creating a Competitive Advantage with Commodity Procurement Software](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/creating-competitive-advantage-commodity-procurement-software)

## [ERP and CTRM Software: A Comparison](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/erp-vs-ctrm-software-a-comparison)

## [Commodity Analytics - The Precogs of Precrime](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/commodity-analytics-precogs-precrime)

## [Risky Business in Automotive Procurement](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/risky-business-in-automotive-procurement)

## [Do You Need Advanced Analytics in Your Organization?](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/do-you-need-advanced-analytics)

## [Benefits of Procurement Analytics for Consumer Products Companies](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/benefits-of-procurement-analytics-for-consumer-products-companies)

## [Oil Prices and the Impact to the ETRM Software Market](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/oil-prices-etrm-software)

## [2 out of 3 Companies Use Spreadsheets for Commodity Analytics \[New Research\]](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/two-out-of-three-commodities-companies-use-spreadsheets-for-commodity-analytics)

## [The Bold Life and Lasting Legacy of Aubrey McClendon](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/the-bold-life-and-lasting-legacy-of-aubrey-mcclendon-etrm-software)

## [Using Technology for Real-Time Stockyard Optimisation](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/using-technology-for-real-time-stockyard-optimisation)

## [Better Decision Making with Real-Time Data Analytics](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/better-decision-making-with-real-time-data-analytics)

## [The Technologies Behind Advanced Analytics in Commodity Management](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/the-technologies-behind-advanced-analytics-in-commodity-management)

## [The Case for Cloud Based Commodity Analytics Solutions](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/the-case-for-cloud-based-commodity-analytics-solutions)

## [3 Biggest Challenges with Advanced Analytics for Commodities Companies](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/three-biggest-challenges-with-advanced-analytics-for-commodities-companies)

## [Leveraging Precision Farming to Feed the World of Tomorrow](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/leveraging-precision-farming-to-feed-the-world-of-tomorrow)

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## [Using Agricultural Commodity Analytics Software to Address Complexity](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/commodity-analytics-software-for-the-ags-markets)

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## [Must-Have ETRM Software Features to Manage Crude & Refined Products](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/must-have-etrm-software-features-to-manage-crude-refined-products)

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## [How to Increase Throughput with Bulk Material Handling Software](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/how-to-increase-throughput-with-bulk-material-handling-software)

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## [How to Mitigate Extreme Weather Events with ETRM Software](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/how-to-mitigate-extreme-weather-events-with-etrm-software)

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## [10 Signs It's Time to Make the Move to Smart Commodity Management](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/10-signs-its-time-to-make-the-move-to-smart-commodity-management)

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## [Warning Signs that It's Time to Replace Your ETRM or CTRM Software](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/warning-signs-time-to-replace-etrm-software-ctrm-software)

## [How Agribusiness Trading and Risk Software Helps Grains Companies](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/how-agribusiness-trading-and-risk-software-helps-grains-companies)

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## [The Benefits of Analytic Solutions Focused on Commodities](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/benefits-commodity-analytics-focused-on-commodities)

## [5 Essentials of an Effective Commodity Analytics Solution](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/effective-commodity-analytics-solution)

## [Falling Oil Prices and the Need for ETRM Software](https://blog.eka1.com/blog/falling-oil-prices-and-the-need-for-etrm-software)

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