Distribution Analyst – Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

The Distribution Analyst under the guidance of the Distribution Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of products within Canada and the U.S. as well as ensuring the smooth flow of orders within SAP to all sites.

Emily King, CITP|FIBP – Trade Commissioner

Emily King, CITP|FIBP, has had quite the eventful career. After spending several years working with DFAIT (now DFATD) across the Middle East and taking responsibility for several of Canada’s dealings with the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), she’s now working as a Trade Commissioner in Halifax, assisting aerospace and defence companies across Atlantic Canada.

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.

3 important assumptions to avoid in emerging markets

Getting it wrong can be extremely expensive, in terms of fines, sanctions and reputation. It can also have long term consequences for opportunities, not just in that country, but in the economic region in general. It’s therefore crucial to do your proper research and navigate these 3 assumptions to avoid in emerging markets.

Sarah Ross

Sarah Ross is a leading consultant in emerging markets. She motivates management and teaches teams to use innovative, creative new approaches to revolutionize how businesses see these new and exciting markets, not just for quick profit but as integral parts of their long term business strategies. Sarah’s accomplished and diverse career covers over 14 years in Compliance, Ethics, Process Improvement and Operational Excellence spanning a variety of industries and over 75 countries.

How interprovincial trade barriers are hurting Canada’s economy and burdening exporters

While we have placed international trade in a position of national importance, making every effort to expand and grow our trading relationships globally, our domestic trade remains limited, blocked by interprovincial barriers that cost our industries billions of dollars through their inefficiencies.

John Treleaven, CITP|FIBP

John Treleaven is Principal and founder of The Treleaven Consulting Group. He has spent 32 years in the Canadian Foreign Service working abroad and in Ottawa in a variety of positions with a trade and economic focus. He is an expert in Canadian international trade and is focused on improving trade in Canada based on business friendly local communities.

5 methods to build a more efficient procurement strategy

Besides following a standard sourcing procedure, there are several actions companies must take to ensure that they have an efficient procurement strategy.

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.

Innovation in global cold chain transport is helping to reduce food and medical waste

Increasing demand and improving technological capabilities are helping to boost trade in goods such as pharmaceuticals, foods and other items that require global cold chain transport.

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.

Air Export Customer Service Agent – Panalpina

Panalpina is looking to hire a Air Export Customer Service Agent to serve as a point of contact for their customer and documentation processing staff, ensuring operational excellence, high productivity and customer satisfaction.

Seafreight Import Manager – Kuehne + Nagel

The Seafreight Import Manager will manage and lead the sea freight import FCL and LCL departments in Toronto to achieve the operational, business development as well as financial targets.

Beverley Mawby, CITP|FIBP – National Account Manager

Beverley Mawby, CITP|FIBP, is the National Account Manager for Premier Brands, and also owns her own company, Mawby Sales and Consulting.

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.

Nail down these two international contract clauses to save yourself future legal headaches

Your contract, whether national or international, is always the first point of reference when a dispute arises between two commercial parties, and will guide an arbitrator or judge in determining your respective rights, obligations and remedies.

Catherine Walsh

Catherine Walsh joined Conlin Bedard LLP as an Associate in 2016 and specializes in the areas of international trade law, business and investment. Catherine was on the board of directors of OWIT (Organization of Women in International Trade) from 2013-2015, and has also co-authored several published articles on the topic of international investment and trade relations.