Many companies refer to GTM as their compliance program. This can include but is not limited to worldwide product classifications, restricted party screening, license determination, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) management, foreign trade zones management, duty drawback, export controls, and import & export documentation and data management.

To manage their import and export trade operations to mitigate risk, drive operational efficiencies, and improve collaboration and communication with trade partners, vendors, customers, and internally, most companies have implemented GTM software. Unlike many other software solutions that typically reduce workloads, most implemented GTM software solutions drive more significant data volumes as companies identify and address risks, gaps, and operational challenges to ensure ongoing compliance. As a result, too many companies lack the in-house expertise and bandwidth to keep up with the demands of managing trade compliance.