01/04/2021
The biggest international trade lessons from the Suez Canal obstruction
On Monday, March 29th, ships stuck behind the colossal Ever Given vessel in the Suez Canal heard the echo of blaring boat horns and triumphant…
Supply Chain Management
29/12/2020
Best of 2020: Our top 10 most popular international business articles from the past year
As we near the end of the year, we’re looking back on our most popular articles from 2020. There was much to read and write…
05/11/2020
Incoterms 2020 & COVID-19 – Protecting your business and supply chain through diligent contracts
To help get some answers on how SMEs can protect their supply chains and their businesses during this time of disruption we brought together experts in supply chain management, contracts, customs and the Incoterms® 2020 rules to answer key questions on how SMEs can protect themselves and have confidence in their international transactions.
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.
28/01/2020
CITP Spotlight: Maysa Balout, CITP|FIBP – Buyer/Administrative Manager
Maysa Balout’s curiosity about international business first started when, after earning her diploma in business administration and management, she built a successful career as a…
17/12/2019
How are mobile apps transforming the logistics industry?
The logistics industry has been at the forefront of adopting mobility and mobile apps, which are now transforming logistics operations and businesses.
06/12/2019
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.
29/11/2019
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.
21/11/2019
How big data and IoT are bringing massive change to transport and the supply chain industry
IoT gadgets and sensors and AI-driven apps in logistics and supply chain management can completely reduce the burden of all the repetitive and daily tasks.
18/10/2019
What is 4PL? 4PL providers and how they can help your business
A 4PL company is a supply chain services provider that searches for the best supply chain management solutions for its client companies.