Scott Creed, Author at capSpire

Second Question Answered By CTRM Analytics: When and Where Do I Need to Move Product?

POSTED BY Scott Creed ON January 19, 2019 IN Analytics, Blog, E/CTRM

In our last article, we discussed question 1 what commodity-trading-and-risk-management (CTRM) analytics answer. Question 2: When and where do I need to move product? CTRM systems essentially manage trading contracts and the associated data. You agree to buy or sell a product at a particular price, from a specified location, and in a certain timeframe. …

5 Questions CTRM Analytics Answer: Part 3

POSTED BY Scott Creed ON January 19, 2019 IN Analytics, Blog, Digital Transformation, E/CTRM

In our last few articles, we’ve discussed question 1 and question 2 that commodity trading and risk management (CTRM) analytics answer. Question 3: How is my portfolio exposed to shifting market prices? Of course, companies using CTRM platforms want to make sure that their trades are profitable. But how do you see where changes in …

5 Questions CTRM Analytics Answer: Part 4

POSTED BY Scott Creed ON January 19, 2019 IN Analytics, Blog, Digital Transformation, E/CTRM

Previously, we’ve discussed question 1, question 2, and question 3 that commodity trading and risk management (CTRM) analytics answer. Question 4: Who are my best customers? To better focus marketing initiatives and incentive offerings, reduce risks, and increase revenue, you need to identify who your most reliable and profitable customers are. These customers are the …

First Question Answered By CTRM Analytics: Where Am I Making Money?

POSTED BY Scott Creed ON November 15, 2017 IN Analytics, Blog, Digital Transformation, E/CTRM

Commodity trading and risk management (CTRM) systems are data rich but information poor. They do a great job of capturing detail and ensuring transactional fidelity—meaning that you have clean, accurate data that can be used across the lifecycle of each transaction, including accounting, settlements, invoicing, and payables. However, it can be difficult to obtain meaningful …