Earthquake early warning technology is the latest tool in preventing supply chain disruption

Managing Risk in the Global Supply Chain, a report by the supply chain management faculty at The University of Tennessee, ranks natural disasters as the third biggest supply chain risk, following quality problems and the need for increased inventory due to longer supply chains.

Harold Good

Harold (Hal) Good is an accomplished professional with over 30 years of CPO level experience in procurement and contracting and an IBM futurist. He is a past national president of the Airport Purchasing Group and the National Procurement Institute, and was a founding member and past president of the California Chapter of the National Institute of Government Purchasing. He has recently been a presenter at ProcureCon Indirect, ProcureConIT, and at the International Association of Contract and Commercial Management, (IACCM). He was instrumental in the acquisition and installation of one of the earliest reliable earthquake early warning systems in the U.S.

FACE OFF: Buy Local VS Buy Global

The “buy local” movement has been around in some form since international trade and globalization began. In Canada, a “Buy Canadian” movement began as early as 1914, when the First World War economy saw imported products as a threat for the first time.

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.

Research Analyst – The World Bank

The Office of the Chief Economist for the Latin America and Caribbean Region of the World Bank (LCRCE) is seeking to hire three research assistant with strong analytical and research skills.

Karla Cecilia Tripp, CITP|FIBP – Publisher

After working as a public servant and for one of the world’s most recognizable beverage brands, Cecilia has amassed over 16 years of logistics, sales, product development and marketing experience, and enjoys using it to excel in her current role as Publisher with Best Version Media.

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.

7 things you need to know about how trade agreements affect cross-border information flows

While trade agreements and cross-border information flows on the Internet may not seem to go together, the former is often used to control the latter. Is that the right decision? We look into how agreements like the TPP are shaping how people can use the Internet.

Susan Ariel Aaronson

Susan Ariel Aaronson is Research Professor of International Affairs at GWU and Director of the eBay Policy Scholars in Washington DC. She is also a Cross-Disciplinary Fellow at GWU, Cavalho Fellow at the Government Accountability Project, and the former Minerva Chair at the US National War College. She is the author of 6 books and numerous articles on trade, human rights, anticorruption, digital rights and Internet issues and enjoys triathlons and ballet.

5 things you need to know about CETA

If CETA comes into effect, as early as 2016, it will eliminate 98% of the tariffs between the EU and Canada.

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.

WTO decision cuts down part of India’s massive solar power plan

Having long been on the outside of global movements for cleaner technologies and methods to address climate change, India made a landmark decision during the Paris climate change negotiations late last year to put its support behind renewable energy.

Jacqueline Côté

I am a working journalist, with experience as SNL Financial’s Canadian correspondent for its Mining and Metals vertical. I also served as the Managing Editor for Central Asia Newswire – covering daily economic and investment news in the region – as well as Features Editor for the Washington-based Magharebia.com, which covers developments in the North Africa region. I have been published in The Montreal Gazette, The Guardian (UK), The New Statesman (UK), Red Pepper (UK), Geopolitical Monitor and CNN.com.

10 books for import-export professionals that you need to read

When it comes to books for import-export professionals, there are some options that can help you gain insight and appreciation for this bustling industry.

Bennett O'Brien

Bennett O'Brien is a freelance writer from the state of Massachusetts in the United States. He holds a bachelor's degree from Westfield State University, and graduated cum laude. Currently he is expanding his freelance writing career, and enjoying the opportunity to write on a variety of business topics.

Improve your productivity and profit margins with better business partner communication

A crucial way to increase revenue is to learn how to improve your business partner communication, both to build successful new agreements and work out any issues, maintaining strong relationships with existing partners.

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.