16/02/2016
3 reasons why you shouldn’t buy local
The idea of supporting local businesses is inherently appealing, but “buy local” campaigns may hurt the same businesses they’re designed to support.
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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.
11/02/2016
5 things you need to know when planning your next business trip to East Asia
If you’re thinking of taking a business trip to East Asia soon, here are some tips I’ve picked up over the years that can help you prepare to depart.
10/02/2016
Brent McNiven, CITP|FIBP – International Trade Consultant
Brent McNiven, CITP|FIBP is an international trade consultant with nearly 25 years of experience, who owns and serves as President of XPM Global Consultants.
10/02/2016
FACE OFF: Two sides of the TPP – Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)
In getting to the bottom of the issues that matter, we bring you the main arguments for and against one of the most controversial provisions in the agreement – the Investor State Dispute Settlement and Investment Chapter.
09/02/2016
Import export companies’ long-term growth is being jeopardized by impatient stockholders
In the pursuit of greater quarterly earnings, publicly owned import export companies jeopardize their long-term growth in two key ways: sacrificing talented, full-time employees for cheaper, part-time or flexible workers, and choosing unsustainable, unwise pricing and supplier agreements for the greatest immediate dividend.
08/02/2016
Low loonie is a boon for Canadian exporters
The sharp drop in the dollar’s value has had a demonstrable impact on the Canadian economy, most notably in international trade.
05/02/2016
Could sunk costs leave your business shipwrecked in a foreign market?
In many cases, a substantial investment will need to be made to break into a new country. If none of these sunk costs can be recovered in the event that the venture fails or the company must pull out of the country, then many companies will be unable to take a chance on entry.
04/02/2016
Do your homework if you plan on using the FCA Incoterm
As your supply base expands into the global trade arena, sellers and buyers need to be acutely aware of how this may impact purchases under the FCA Incoterm.
03/02/2016
How relocating 3,500 km across the country became the personal challenge of my logistics career
Since October 2015, I have been working on one of the biggest projects of my logistics career – to relocate my career, home and life from Ottawa, ON to beautiful Victoria, BC.