14/07/2022
Using the latest location tracking technology to tackle supply chain disruption
Investing in location tracking technology is one way businesses can help build supply chain resilience to protect operations and revenues.
Supply Chain Management
31/05/2022
5 new CITPs in the supply chain management and logistics industries share their career stories
In this article we celebrate five supply chain and logistics professionals, now CITPs, who have taken that step to advance their already impressive careers.
27/05/2022
How to build a resilient supply chain – CITPs weigh in with Startup Canada
FITT teamed up with Startup Canada and a panel of CITP experts for this fascinating and informative Twitter chat on how to build a resilient supply chain – no easy task. Here are the highlights.
16/03/2022
What should be on every bill of lading
When trading goods across international borders, the period of transit has a high level of risk and a high cost of liability should anything happen to a shipment of goods. That’s why transport documents like a bill of lading are so crucial, acting as a contract and a receipt for the goods delivered to the carrier for shipment.
03/11/2021
How Ground Traffic Management Innovations Could Improve Global Trade
At the end of 2020, there were “more than 280 million vehicles operating on roads throughout the United States.” That’s more than eight cars for…
06/07/2021
Post-pandemic globalization: Practical strategies for managing a risky trade environment—event recap
The word ‘globalization’ evokes strong sentiments in our current times. For some, it represents a practice that has been occurring for centuries: trade between countries, while…
30/04/2021
Drivers for a circular economy: Why businesses are shifting from linear models to circular economies
What are the drivers for a circular economy? Discover the main reasons below. On April 22, millions of people around the world took part in…
01/04/2021
The biggest international trade lessons from the Suez Canal obstruction
On Monday, March 29th, ships stuck behind the colossal Ever Given vessel in the Suez Canal heard the echo of blaring boat horns and triumphant…
29/01/2021
10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2021
From 2020 reactivity to 2021 adaptability It’s an understatement to say that 2020 was an unpredictable year. But, with it done and businesses around the…
05/11/2020
Incoterms 2020 & COVID-19 – Protecting your business and supply chain through diligent contracts
To help get some answers on how SMEs can protect their supply chains and their businesses during this time of disruption we brought together experts in supply chain management, contracts, customs and the Incoterms® 2020 rules to answer key questions on how SMEs can protect themselves and have confidence in their international transactions.