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4 lessons to improve your global business partnerships

A dispute between a North American chain store and an Asian exporter contains valuable lessons for your next global business partnership negotiations.

Siddha Param

Siddha Param has advised both importers and exporters on negotiating international trade agreements and resolution of disputes. He also co-authored the book Global Productivity Mindset: Opportunities and Profits Post-2008, available through McNally Robinson.

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Why services are the fastest growing exports worldwide – and are about to gain momentum

According to the International Trade Centre (the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations), service exports grew 27% worldwide between 2010 and 2014.

Doris Nagel

Doris Nagel, CEO of Globalocity LLC, helps companies sustainably grow their distributor and other indirect channel sales. Globalocity’s 3 principals leverages nearly 100 years of channel management experience in 75 countries, improving analytics and recruitment, refining strategies, and implementing enhanced channel management skills and processes.

Strategic planning is the key to expanding your import-export business

When a company is considering moving into international trade or expanding its import-export activities, it should go through a process of careful, market-oriented strategic planning.

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.

Get onboard the “smart ship” – innovation and disruption in the ocean freight market

The spread of disruption and innovation in supply chain technology has now reached the ocean freight industry.

Cathy Roberson

With over 16 years of ecommerce, logistics and technology experience, Cathy Morrow Roberson is the owner of Logistics Trends & Insights (Logistics TI), a research and consulting firm focusing on the changing logistics landscape. In addition, Cathy has published several articles in such periodicals as Air Cargo World, CIO Review and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Packing Sourcer and is a regular contributor to LogiSYM, a magazine for supply chain executives.

Claude Gendron, CITP|FIBP – Deputy Director, Aerospace Team

Three years after moving into the international trade world from a government position in international security, his efforts have already paid off in spectacular fashion, and his career on GAC’s aerospace team is on the rise.

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.

Top 5 global cities you should be doing business in

Here are our choices for the top global cities for international business on each continent, including some strong runners-up, and up-and-comers.

Doug Bruhnke and Chris Toward

Doug Bruhnke is CEO of Global Chamber, the first chamber of commerce focused on growing cross-border trade and investment in a collaborative way across 500 metro areas around the world. Christopher Toward is Managing Director at Philanthropy Squared, and his international initiatives have included working with the U.S. Embassy in Paris, Council on Foreign Relations and with a variety of international clients. His firm is a member of Global Chamber.

International Internship Ocean Import – DB Schenker

At DB Schenker we recognize that our employees are our greatest assets. We are committed to care for and develop our people, build long-term lasting relationships by being uniquely customer focused, and deliver superior returns to all our stakeholders.