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.
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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.
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.
The 4 keys to finding the right translator for Spanish-speaking markets
Finding the right language service provider overseas is very much like looking for your ideal client. Basically, it requires you to research, build a relationship and take risks.
Why global trade professionals should get involved in public-private partnerships
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are a rising trend in the infrastructure sector, particularly in emerging economies, and can be a key determinant for sustainable growth.
Canada’s service sector expertise is drastically undervalued
Canada’s service sector employs 80% of Canadians and accounts for more than 70% of Canada’s GDP, including many of our fastest growing exports.
Industry and education need to work together to train the next generation of supply chain workers
As supply chain management continues to morph in the 21st century, new technical skills are required.
What are service exports, and why are they suddenly so important?
Exports are a hot topic these days, but generally when people talk about exports, they are referring to product exports. Did you know, though, that the fastest growing type of exports is services?
Bringing education into the future is the key to bridging the supply chain talent gap
It is difficult to pick up a trade magazine without finding an article or commentary on the “Supply Chain Management Talent Gap.” One estimate from a session at the APICS 2015 Conference placed the requirement for skilled workers at around two million by 2025.
Master the basics of international trade finance by learning these four pillars
The value propositions related to the basics of international trade finance are perhaps well illustrated as four “pillars”: payment, risk mitigation, financing and information.