China too risky? Do you need a new strategy for your FDI in the face of COVID-19?

The combination of U.S.-China trade frictions and the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus and subsequent disruption to the Chinese economy and global supply chain, give cause to more deeply evaluate Asia market entry and development strategies.

Peter Gray

Peter Gray, CITP, is a B2B sales, marketing and business development professional with a diverse background and underpinning record of successes in building businesses, developing people & partnerships, and creating growth opportunities for leading multinationals operating in the ASEAN building materials, MRO & OEM industrials, and DIY consumer goods sectors.

CITP Spotlight: Leah Sanford – Principal & Co-Owner, Kelford Inc.

Leah Sanford has a long-time passion for marketing. She enjoyed her corporate marketing role before taking the leap into entrepreneurship. She now helps other entrepreneurs…

Samantha Sied

Samantha is a freelance writer who is fascinated by how technology helps people connect around shared interests and do business internationally. Her background includes journalism, event planning, social media, and content marketing.

Tap into a “Global Productivity Mindset” to keep your business agile from supply chain to talent

We studied businesses who successfully pivoted during a time of disruption. These businesses all shared a “global productivity mindset.”

Siddha Param and Prashant Tipnis

Siddha Param LL.B.(Hons)(London), CLP(M) is a strategy and negotiations consultant with over 33 years experience advising Multinational Corporations (MNCs) as well as Micro, Small & Medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) on leadership, strategy, export & import negotiations, dispute resolution and high performance. Prashant Tipnis MSc. is a certified Lean Greenbelt Champion, Canada; Change Management, USA; and Environmental Auditor in Kenya. His over 30 years of multicultural experience includes Operations and General Management; Project Implementation and Management and Leadership roles in India, the Middle East Asia, East Africa and Canada. Together they have co-authored "Global Productivity Mindset".

10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2024

Here we are again, back for the 2024 installment in our series looking at the current and future trends we think will be the most…

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.

Forecasting, inflation and near-shoring – what exporters need to know heading into 2024

What do should exporters know about the economy heading into 2024? In this recap of the first three installments of FITT’s Economic Briefing series, Economist Peter Hall breaks down key aspects of forecasting, inflation and near-shoring.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.

Digital freight startups take a bite out of legacy brokers

Transportation companies are the backbone of industry; they are the key connecting pieces striking a balance between supply and demand. Ground freight companies play a…

Paige Henley

Paige is a freelance writer based in the Canadian Prairies. She is a nocturnal animal getting most of her work done before watching the sunrise. When she isn’t writing, she raises orphaned kittens in partnership with her local humane society, curls up with a good book, and works on DIY projects around the house.

Top 10 fastest growing international trade jobs in 2023

International trade is a growing industry with a corresponding need for skilled workers. In fact, trade growth is expected to rebound to 3.2% in 2024…

Zarmina Khan

Zarmina is a freelance writer with a passion for exploring a wide range of topics across various niches. With a keen interest in current affairs and a knack for diving into complex issues, she brings a unique perspective to every piece of writing.

Global trade growth is slowing in 2023 as expected – here are the challenges and opportunities

In an interconnected world, global trade growth remains the linchpin of the modern economy. Yet, as we head into the last stretch of 2023, we…

Stephan Venter

I'm an experienced writer with deep insight into the B2B technology landscape, my work appeared in Forbes and TechCrunch and I've worked with clients such as Amazon, CloudLinux, and Infineon. I cover organizations large and small across the content remit - from blog content to whitepapers, case studies, and much more.

Supply chain affected by recent labour disruption? Here are 7 steps to mitigate shipping risks

Labour disruptions have far-reaching implications for U.S. imports and exports, affecting businesses’ supply chains across the continent. Here are 7 ways businesses can plan ahead to mitigate future disruptions.

Zarmina Khan

Zarmina is a freelance writer with a passion for exploring a wide range of topics across various niches. With a keen interest in current affairs and a knack for diving into complex issues, she brings a unique perspective to every piece of writing.