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.

8 strategies that will help you optimize your inventory management

There are several inventory management strategies that organizations can use to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure that customer needs are met.

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

Avoid costly lawsuits and PR disasters by mitigating your product liability

Organizations should assess the product liability risks tied to individual products and in different markets and consider potential loss scenarios.

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

5 simple ways you can bring down supply chain costs

If you want to minimize your supply chain costs in a way that also improves efficiency, you need to know exactly where to look.

Kevin Hill

Kevin Hill heads up the marketing efforts and provides technical expertise to the sales and service teams at Quality Scales Unlimited in Byron, California. He enjoys everything mechanical and electronic, computers, the internet and spending time with family.

How understanding your product life cycle should influence your product development decisions

A product’s stage within its product life cycle influences the need for product development or adaptation and should play an important decision making role.

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

CITP Spotlight: Ifeyinwa Egboka, CITP|FIBP – Fraud Officer

As Ifeyinwa Egboka completed her Bachelor’s degree in economics in Nigeria, she knew that she wanted to pursue a career in international trade. “I was…

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.

Learn why Canadian exporters should capitalize on increasing opportunities in the Philippines

As Canada’s 28th largest trade partner, the Philippines presents significant growth opportunities for Canadian exporters.

Justin Archambault, CITP|FIBP

Justin Archambault is the President and Founder of Bluecrown International Strategies. An award-winning Certified International Trade Professional (CITP|FIBP), he recently served as a Trade Advisor to a CPTPP member-state Ambassador to Canada and is currently a Director on the Board of the Canada-Philippines Business Council.

Discover the changes to Export Market Access and Export Manager Program funding

Learn about changes to the Export Market Access and Export Manager Programs and new options for export grants and funding for Canadian exporters.

Jeff Shepherd

Jeff has a passion for helping business owners and executives discover Canadian government funding programs. As Marketing Coordinator at Mentor Works, an organization that helps optimize the funding discovery and application process, Jeff educates and inspire leaders on ways to enhance their business’ growth projects. To read more of Jeff’s government funding content, view Mentor Works’ blog.

Transforming supply chains and the talent gap

The growing complexity of supply chains, the challenges of technological solutions, and the mounting pressures to the ever widening supply chain talent gap.

Nicole Chevrier

I am a digital media writer and a Content Marketing Specialist with the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in digital marketing and communications. Creating content that inspires, informs or delivers on results is my passion.