10/02/2017
The role of international organizations in international business law
In an effort to manage and govern international trade, a number of international organizations (IOs) have been established.
FITT Team
The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.
03/02/2017
6 ways you can get medium or long-term financing for your business
Banks or other financial institutions offer various medium or long-term financing programs, often supporting large projects – which option is best for you?
17/01/2017
Know your service exports: 4 ways services are traded globally
According to the World Trade Organization, over the past 20 years trade in services has become the most dynamic segment of world trade, growing more quickly than trade in goods.
03/01/2017
10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2017
What global trade trends should you look out for in 2017? Let’s take a look and see what could be dominating the headlines you read over the next twelve months.
29/12/2016
Top 10 most popular global trade articles from 2016
Catch up on some of our most popular articles from the past year that you may have missed, or refresh your memory as we head into 2017.
22/12/2016
10 wishlist items every Supply Chain Manager wants from Santa this year
Here are some late ideas to add to any supply chain manager’s Christmas list, in the spirit the season, to bring joy to every SCM into the new year.
09/12/2016
What do customs brokers do, and how can they help your business?
Customs brokers clear shipments of imported goods, prepare required documentation for export shipments and collect duties and taxes.
12/02/2016
The 5 essential stages in developing a successful supply chain
Supply chain management encompasses such a wide range of functions that it can seem daunting, even to the most experienced international businessperson. However, the process can be effectively modelled by breaking it down into several main strategic areas.
23/12/2015
FITT’s launching into an exciting 2016, but first, let’s celebrate you!
As members of this constantly growing international trade community, you’ve probably seen a lot of things happening at FITT over this past year. We’re so grateful for your crucial role in making all of those things happen, because without you, none of it would have been possible.
06/11/2015
11 global business product characteristics that customers value
Any clear definition of a business should be accompanied by an understanding of who the customers are in that business. The next step is to develop an understanding of what global business product characteristics those customers value.