27/10/2016
The 8 most important trading nations who aren’t WTO members
While WTO members receive lower tariffs, fewer trade barriers and WTO trade mediation, many important nations are still striving to earn these benefits.
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26/10/2016
Hiwot Regasa, CITP|FIBP – Student Liaison
Hiwot came to Calgary as an international student pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Mount Royal University. At MRU, she had the opportunity to study and work with other international students, which amplified her interest in international business.
25/10/2016
Think there’s nothing sexy about the supply chain industry? This podcast will convince you otherwise
Supply chain executives from all over the world are kicking butt and taking names, and you need to be at the forefront of these discussions or risk being left behind in the supply chain dust.
24/10/2016
High fives aren’t enough to build meaningful international business relationships
Meaningful exchanges with other cultures will always be based on the careful development of international business relationships on a personal level.
21/10/2016
Past, present and future: The evolution of FITT
At FITT, we know most import/export professionals are fascinated by what the future holds for global trade, and we join you enthusiastically in that curiosity.
20/10/2016
Lights, Camera, Action: It takes a cast of characters to complete a trade transaction
The business of international trade and global commerce is very much a business of people and partnerships. Few are masters of every aspect of trade or global business, even among experts or experienced veterans of the international business scene.
18/10/2016
Change or die: 4 things suppliers must do to survive in a Globalization 2.0 world
Perhaps nowhere were the effects of Globalization 2.0 felt more intensely, widely and definitively than in manufacturing.
17/10/2016
How can you make your market expansion strategy for the future even better?
The right market expansion strategy can bring great success for years to come, while the wrong one can cause companies considerable problems.
14/10/2016
Grow your business now by making the most of your market intelligence
When analyzed properly, the answers that market intelligence provides will guide business strategies and help companies trade more successfully.
13/10/2016
Trade liberalization has a unique effect on women in global business
The goal of gender equality in trade policy formulation is to anticipate the unequal impact of trade policy and trade commitments across gender – minimize the negative consequences and maximize positive outcomes.