09/11/2015
Build an intelligent supply chain by putting big data to work
Supply chains are becoming increasingly integrated and more intelligent. Collaboration, knowledge sharing and learning are at the center of intelligent supply chain management.
Supply Chain Management
02/11/2015
Is there a place for old-fashioned values in today’s tech-driven supply chain world?
“Schwinn” had a magical name in the 1960s that became synonymous with bicycles. The brand had developed a great reputation for quality and durability. Over the intervening years, the processes and technologies have changed the industry, but is there still a place for good old-fashioned values in today’s tech driven supply chain world?
14/10/2015
Gordon Ham, CITP|FIBP – International Business Consultant
Gordon Ham is an international business consultant, currently a Partner in Infinitum Consulting, an international business consultancy firm that helps companies set up shop in new overseas markets, from market research to developing partnerships and staffing, as well as President and Founder of GH and Associates. He is currently based out of Cochrane, Alberta.
17/09/2015
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.
10/09/2015
The new generation of talented global business pros; 2014 FITT Education Award Winners
This year’s FITT Education Award winners are a talented group of individuals, among whom there are mentors, passionate social activists, and driven global business dynamos, all ready to take the industry by storm.
04/09/2015
One time “Fringe” NGO’s have become a vital part of the global business environment
Historically in an adversarial relationship with other major players in the global business environment, the NGOs, which form part of what is collectively referred to as “civil society”, have garnered significant political currency as the issues they champion become higher profile and priority across the globe. NGOs have gone from “fringe” to mainstream in the international trade and global business environment.
05/08/2015
Chris Hoare, CITP|FIBP – Account Manager
Chris Hoare is an Account Manager with Target Transportation, a 3rd party logistics (3PL) company based in Calgary, Alberta that provides truck freight solutions to clients throughout Canada and the U.S.
15/07/2015
Illia Dumbadze, CITP|FIBP – Logistics Supervisor
A dedicated logistics supervisor with a passion for supply chain management and international trade, Illia has developed a wealth of experience in major international corporations around the world. He has worked in many countries in North America, the UK, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) over the course of his seven year career in global trade.
08/07/2015
Damien Violante, CITP|FIBP – Product Purchaser
Damien Violante is a Product Purchaser and Team Leader with over 10 years of experience in the industrial field.
Over the duration of his career, he has worked in all areas of supply chain management in an industrial setting, developing expertise in sourcing, purchasing, supplier relationship management and negotiation in North America and Europe.
15/06/2015
Kevin Duncan, CITP|FIBP, Senior Buyer Technical Procurement
Kevin Duncan, CITP|FIBP, is a Senior Buyer Technical Procurement at NOVA Chemicals, where he ensures compliance with all customs, and manages an important supply portfolio, providing competitive pricing while maintaining strong supplier relationships.