06/01/2025
10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2025
It’s a new year, and that means it’s time for our annual rundown of the top trends and issues we think will drive the ups…
supply chain disruption
17/01/2024
How international trade will be impacted by Suez and Panama Canal disruptions in 2024
Drought in the Panama Canal, and recent geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea affecting the Suez Canal are causing disruptions to trade routes. How big of an impact will that have on trade in 2024?
21/12/2023
10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2024
Here we are again, back for the 2024 installment in our series looking at the current and future trends we think will be the most…
03/08/2023
Supply chain affected by recent labour disruption? Here are 7 steps to mitigate shipping risks
Labour disruptions have far-reaching implications for U.S. imports and exports, affecting businesses’ supply chains across the continent. Here are 7 ways businesses can plan ahead to mitigate future disruptions.
07/09/2022
If You Haven’t Prepped Your Supply Chain for Holiday 2022 You’re Already Behind – Here’s What You Should Do
If you don’t prep your supply chain for the upcoming 2022 holiday season months in advance, you will be stuck in reaction mode rather if anything inevitably goes astray. Here’s how to prepare.
27/05/2022
How to build a resilient supply chain – CITPs weigh in with Startup Canada
FITT teamed up with Startup Canada and a panel of CITP experts for this fascinating and informative Twitter chat on how to build a resilient supply chain – no easy task. Here are the highlights.
29/07/2020
7 reasons e-commerce businesses are hiring 3PLs to help them navigate complex supply chains
Outsourcing logistics to third-party logistics providers, known as 3PLs, is an increasingly popular option. What’s behind the surge in popularity for 3PLs, and why does it make sense for many businesses to use them? Here are seven reasons that outsourced logistics are taking over in road, rail, sea and air.
26/03/2020
The 5 most common mistakes SMEs make in drafting purchase and sales contracts + solutions for SMEs during the COVID-19 crisis
Many SMEs are active in global business and have recently encountered conflicts or will soon experience disputes with their suppliers. Here are 5 common mistakes SMEs make with their supplier contracts and how to solve them during the COVID-19 crisis.
12/03/2020
Guide: How COVID-19 delays could affect your supply chain from contracts to insurance and custom clearance
Coronavirus will continue to be a cause for delay and non-delivery of goods and services for at least the next few months. Here are the aspects of your contracts and supply chain processes you should look at to prepare and mitigate risk.
21/12/2017
8 Ways Supply Chain Management will change in 2018 (Part 2/2)
Here, we are predicting the top 8 ways supply chain management will be different in 2018, and how you can keep up.