28/06/2022
New technologies changing the trade finance industry
New technologies are altering the face of trade finance, bringing a host of opportunities and challenges for corporate treasurers. Joon Kim, Global Head of Trade…
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23/06/2022
FITT celebrates 30-year anniversary with $30,000 contribution to the Canadian business community
The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is thrilled to be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. However, this milestone comes at a time when businesses are still reeling from a global pandemic and finding a “new normal”. With the “great resignation” and a labour market also in flux, there is a critical need for upskilling as employees switch jobs and employers struggle to fill them. To help during these times, FITT is contributing a total of $30,000 in international business training for employees of companies that are seeking to expand their global footprint in 2022.
22/06/2022
A primer on e-commerce and why your business should be there
Technology, especially the Internet, has transformed how business is conducted in both domestic and international markets. In 2011, the number of digital buyers worldwide…
14/06/2022
CITP Spotlight: Julien Rosan – Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada
Born and raised in Paris, Julien Rosan, CITP had two passions while growing up—traveling and playing Monopoly—both inseparably linked to the intriguing world of international trade. Little did he know then that his fascinations would soon transform into an exciting career that would take him across the world.
02/06/2022
Pros and cons of using subcontracting as a market entry strategy
Subcontracting is a transfer-related market entry strategy. Here are the pros and cons of adapting a subcontracting strategy.
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.
18/05/2022
10 tips for negotiations in a virtual meeting environment
With the transition to remote work comes the switch to largely “virtual” business meetings, and that means online negotiation is becoming a new normal that we need to study as a separate method of negotiation. A good place to start is to consider these 10 tips for how to conduct effective online negotiations.
12/05/2022
Quick read: The Service-Product Relationship
Provided on a global scale, product-related services generate billions in international trade revenue. It is important to understand the relationship between services and products when developing products.
29/04/2022
Top 7 reasons to become a CITP according to CITPs
Over the years we’ve noticed consistencies in what the designation holders say they value most in the designation, both at the time of earning it and after they’ve been able to put it into practice and reap the rewards. Here are the top seven most common benefits straight from real feedback we’ve collected.