1. In 2013, TradeCard was acquired by GT Nexus, a privately owned cloud supply chain platform. Research GT Nexus and discuss the services that GT Nexus provides to international supply chain communities. Why does it tout that it is the "future of global trade"?
2. It is important that companies properly manage its transaction exposure when doing business internationally. What are ways that a company can protect itself from fluctuating exchange rates? Provide an example of each.
3. There are several institutions discussed in this chapter that are involved in international banking. However, only a few of these have a function that is linked to international payments. Provide a brief description of at least three of these institutions.