TradeBeyond

What TradeBeyond does

TradeBeyond is a Hong Kong-headquartered (TradeBeyond Limited, registered in Hong Kong SAR) enterprise SaaS provider of end-to-end supply chain management software for global retailers, brands and their supplier networks. The company's CBX platform unifies eight modular workflows — Supplier Management, Supplier Compliance, Product Lifecycle Management, Costing, Order Management, Inspection, Shipment ASN, and Traceability — connecting retailers and suppliers across design, sourcing, production, compliance and logistics with real-time visibility. The platform is enhanced by a layer of AI-powered capabilities (PO Line Risk Rating, AI Chain of Custody, vendor chatbot) and integrates with WRAP, Worldly Higg Index, amfori BSCI and Kharon for ESG, forced-labor (UFLPA) and sustainability compliance. The Pivot88 quality and traceability platform, acquired in September 2023, is operated as part of the product portfolio.

TradeBeyond operates a quote-based, module-subscription SaaS model billed annually, with no charge for retailer or supplier connections to maximize network adoption. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with regional teams in the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific, supported by 24x7 customer support and an account-based marketing motion built around retail-sourcing research reports, webinars, ROI calculators, and case studies. The platform connects more than 50,000 retailers and vendors across 112 countries, with named enterprise customers including Nike, Adidas, Lululemon, GAP, Nordstrom, Hugo Boss, Carrefour Global Sourcing, Walgreens Boots Alliance, ALDI Hong Kong, Canadian Tire, ASICS, Albertsons, Petsmart, Petco, Autozone, Oakley, Michael Kors, Intersport, TCC Global, and United Legwear & Apparel Co.

The company traces its origins to 1994 (30+ years of supply chain experience) and received its first institutional investment from EQT in 2022 to fund global expansion, team growth and platform scaling. TradeBeyond employs 300+ staff across four offices globally (Hong Kong headquarters, Munich EMEA regional office, and additional Americas and Asia Pacific support centers). Leadership comprises CEO Michael Hung, CFO Victor Hsu, SVP Business Development Tim Chiu, SVP Eric Linxwiler, VP Europe André von Appen, Head of Professional Services NA & Europe Luke Matthews, and Global Head of People and Culture Jacky Mo. The company has been recognized as a 2026 AI-Based SupplyTech Solution Provider of the Year (SupplyTech Breakthrough), 2026 FeaturedCustomers Top Performer, and 2025 Inbound Logistics 75 Green Supply Chain Partner.

Name

TradeBeyond

Legal name

TradeBeyond Limited

Website

https://tradebeyond.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

TradeBeyond provides an enterprise SaaS platform (CBX) unifying supplier management, PLM, costing, order management, inspection, and traceability for global retailers and brands. It connects 50,000+ retailers and vendors across 112 countries, serving logos such as Nike, Adidas, Carrefour, and Walgreens Boots Alliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supply Chain Management Software

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor & Contract Management (Software/Cloud) (BPAEAOAD)

Keywords

• Supply chain management
• Retail sourcing software
• Supplier compliance
• Product lifecycle management
• Quality inspection platform

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription SaaS Licensing: Subscription-based SaaS model with platform access based on selected modules. No charge for retailer and supplier connections to encourage widespread adoption. Pricing is customized and quote-based for clients based on company size, required modules, and specific workflow needs.
2. Module-Based Subscription: Platform offered through a SaaS subscription model based on the module that the client chooses. Multiple modules including Supplier Management, Supplier Compliance, PLM, Costing, Order Management, Inspection, Shipment ASN, and Traceability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TradeBeyond sells the CBX Platform, a multi-enterprise cloud SaaS that connects retailers, brands, and factories across the full product lifecycle from design and sourcing through production, quality, compliance, and logistics. It is sold on a module-based subscription basis (Supplier Management, Supplier Compliance, PLM, Costing, Order Management, Inspection, Shipment ASN, Traceability), augmented by TradeBeyond AI capabilities and ESG compliance integrations.

Product overview

TradeBeyond offers a unified end-to-end supply chain platform with a modular architecture consisting of eight core modules: Supplier Management, Supplier Compliance, PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), Costing, Order Management, Inspection, Shipment ASN, and Traceability. These modules are connected through a central platform that unifies people, data, and processes across design, sourcing, purchasing, production, compliance, and logistics. The platform is enhanced by TradeBeyond AI, which provides AI-powered workflows and predictive analytics. Additionally, TradeBeyond acquired Pivot88 in September 2023, which is now integrated as part of the quality, compliance, and traceability offerings. The platform operates on a SaaS subscription model with no charge for retailer and supplier connections to encourage widespread adoption within supply chains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pivot88: Retail's most trusted quality, compliance, and traceability platform, acquired by TradeBeyond
• CBX Platform

Products and services

• TradeBeyond Platform (CBX Platform) Intelligent end-to-end supply chain platform that unifies people, data, and processes across design, sourcing, purchasing, production, compliance, and logistics for retailers and brands. Connects retailers and brands with suppliers for real-time visibility, AI-powered workflows, and ESG insights on a multi-enterprise cloud.
• TradeBeyond AI AI-powered capabilities layered across the TradeBeyond Platform enabling predictive analytics, risk scoring, automated workflows, anomaly detection, and a conversational chatbot for vendors and suppliers. Includes AI-Powered PO Line Risk Rating, AI Chain of Custody, and AI-Powered Chatbot.
• Pivot88 Quality, compliance, and traceability platform for retail supply chains acquired by TradeBeyond in September 2023. Digitizes quality inspections with a user-friendly, flexible, multilingual interface and is now part of TradeBeyond's quality, compliance, and traceability portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15% lead time reduction, 8% stockout improvement, 10% markdown reduction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and standard.

• TCC GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026TCC Global selected TradeBeyond to power its global sourcing and supplier compliance operations, implementing TradeBeyond's platform for comprehensive supplier management and compliance monitoring.
• ALDI Hong KongcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026ALDI Hong Kong partnered with TradeBeyond to optimize global supply chain operations, leveraging the platform for improved visibility and supplier management.
• WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production)coreTechnology or Integration · 30 June 2025WRAP expanded its partnership with TradeBeyond to digitize global facility audits using the CBX Platform. The integration enables automated audit workflows, real-time compliance monitoring, and digital verification of WRAP certification standards across supplier facilities.
• KharoncoreTechnology or Integration · 25 April 2025TradeBeyond partnered with Kharon to deliver a leading UFLPA (Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act) compliance solution for retailers. The partnership enables automated forced labor risk screening and compliance verification across supply chains.
• Carrefour Global SourcingflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2025Carrefour Global Sourcing partnered with TradeBeyond to strengthen sustainable sourcing and manage its non-food supplier base. TradeBeyond's CBX platform enables supplier onboarding, in-depth screenings, contract digitization, compliance document management, and monitoring of ESG standards. The platform integrates with amfori BSCI for real-time sustainability data.
• United Legwear & Apparel Co.standardStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2025United Legwear & Apparel Co. implemented TradeBeyond technology to boost visibility and control over its supplier network.
• Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2024TradeBeyond collaborated with Walgreens Boots Alliance Global Sourcing to enhance supply chain visibility and supplier management capabilities.
• Worldly Higg IndexcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership enabling customers to connect Higg Index sustainability data with TradeBeyond's supply chain platform for comprehensive ESG monitoring and reporting.
• Amfori BSCIcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform integration with amfori BSCI providing real-time sustainability data and ethical labor standards verification for supplier compliance monitoring.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Kinaxis: Kinaxis provides concurrent supply chain planning software used by large enterprises including retailers. Competes with TradeBeyond in supply chain visibility and planning, though more focused on planning than execution/sourcing.
• SourceDay: SourceDay provides PO management and supplier collaboration software, particularly for manufacturing and retail. Overlaps with TradeBeyond's Order Management and Supplier Management modules for mid-market and enterprise customers.

Direct peers

• Inspectorio: Inspectorio is a SaaS platform for supply chain quality, compliance, and ESG management in retail and apparel. Directly competes with TradeBeyond's Inspection (Pivot88), Supplier Compliance, and Traceability modules.
• Bamboo Rose: Bamboo Rose is a retail supply chain platform offering product lifecycle management, sourcing, and order management for retailers and brands. Direct competitor to TradeBeyond's PLM, sourcing, and order management modules.
• Centric Software: Centric Software provides PLM and supply chain solutions specifically for retail, apparel, footwear, and consumer goods. Direct competitor to TradeBeyond's PLM and sourcing modules for the same retail customer base.
• TraceLink: TraceLink provides supply chain traceability and compliance solutions, particularly for pharmaceutical and life sciences but with retail exposure. Directly competes with TradeBeyond's Traceability module and ESG compliance offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Coupa Software: Coupa (owned by Thoma Bravo) offers spend management, supplier management, and supply chain solutions. Overlaps with TradeBeyond in supplier compliance and sourcing visibility, though Coupa is broader in indirect spend management.
• Blue Yonder: Blue Yonder (acquired by Panasonic) is a leading supply chain planning and execution platform serving many of the same large retailers and brands as TradeBeyond. Overlaps with TradeBeyond in order management, supplier collaboration, and visibility, though Blue Yonder is a much broader, ERP-adjacent suite.
• SAP Ariba: SAP Ariba is the dominant B2B procurement, sourcing, and supplier management platform, deeply integrated with SAP ERP. Directly competes with TradeBeyond's Supplier Management and Sourcing modules for large enterprise retailers that run SAP.
• o9 Solutions: o9 Solutions is an AI-powered integrated planning and analytics platform serving large retail and consumer goods companies. Adjacent competitor to TradeBeyond in supply chain planning, demand sensing, and decision support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TradeBeyondSolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tradebeyond

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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