Introducing TwinTrade – Revolutionising Trade Optimisation

The Challenge

In today’s dynamic global trade environment, supply chain participants face increasing pressure to enhance reliability, reduce costs, and adapt to ever-changing variables. Traditional supply chain planning methods often struggle to balance these demands, leading to inefficiencies and suboptimal outcomes.

Frey’s Solution: TwinTrade

To address these challenges, Frey developed TwinTrade, a proprietary trade optimisation model designed to enhance supply chain resilience and reliability. By leveraging advanced technology and a data-driven approach, TwinTrade optimises container supply chains and the shipment planning process, creating significant value for all supply chain participants.

How TwinTrade Works

TwinTrade combines cutting-edge methodologies to improve supply chain execution:

1. Optionality in Shipment Planning
   TwinTrade introduces optionality into the planning process, enabling flexibility to account for varying conditions and optimise decisions at every stage.
2. Portfolio Effects and Linear Optimisation
   TwinTrade continuously adapts to changing input variables, reducing execution costs and increasing shipment reliability.
3. Technology-Driven Innovation
   As a technology-first solution, TwinTrade leverages data analytics and real-time adjustments to ensure the supply chain operates at peak efficiency, even in fluctuating market conditions.

The Journey and Collaboration

TwinTrade represents the beginning of a transformative journey for Frey. Recognising the potential for further advancements, Frey is collaborating with leading universities to refine and expand TwinTrade’s capabilities. This partnership also provides top talent with opportunities to contribute to real-world supply chain innovations, bridging the gap between academic research and industry application.

Key Benefits of TwinTrade

1. Resilience and Reliability
   TwinTrade enhances shipment reliability, helping supply chain participants navigate disruptions and maintain consistent operations.
2. Cost Efficiency
   By optimising every aspect of the container supply chain, TwinTrade significantly reduces execution costs, delivering measurable savings for customers.
3. Adaptability
   The model’s ability to adjust to continuously changing variables ensures it remains effective in complex and dynamic environments.
4. Opportunities for Innovation
   Through its collaboration with academic institutions, Frey is not only improving TwinTrade but also creating a pathway for technological advancements that benefit the entire industry.

The Outcome

Although still in its early stages, TwinTrade has already demonstrated its potential to transform supply chain management. By prioritising flexibility, efficiency, and collaboration, Frey is setting a new standard for trade optimisation.

Looking Ahead

Frey views TwinTrade as a pathway to unlock even greater opportunities for all supply chain participants. Through ongoing innovation and collaboration with academic partners, Frey is committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in supply chain optimisation.