01/10/2025
CITP Spotlight: Shotaro Takechi, CEO & Founder of LEAGUE Inc.
When Shotaro Takechi reflects on his career, a clear theme emerges: a passion for connecting Japanese ideas, culture, and products with the world. As the…
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15/09/2025
From student to teacher, how global business training has shaped my rewarding career
Throughout my career I was able to grow in two ways: professionally and academically. Here’s my story of career success through the right training and experience.
02/09/2025
Combating food fraud with technology-driven traceability
In today’s interconnected world, food travels farther, changes hands and ports more often, and passes through more complex supply chains than ever before. This global…
19/08/2025
Why the finance team should be part of your international expansion plans from day one
The finance leadership in your organization has a huge role to play when it comes to international expansion. And it’s more than a role focused…
07/08/2025
Lessons from a failed export plan: why Starbucks couldn’t crack Australia
When Starbucks undertook its grand entrance into the Australian market in 2000 with a store in Sydney’s business district, success seemed inevitable. The brand had…
30/07/2025
How IKEA’s inflatable furniture flop teaches us the value of rigorous product testing
Even the best ideas can lead to failure if the team doesn’t test the idea in the real world. For decades, people have furnished their…
11/07/2025
Export Is Not a Sales Channel. It’s a Business Model!
In many companies, exporting begins with what feels like a straightforward opportunity. A potential partner reaches out at a trade show. A distributor sends an…
20/06/2025
The missing link between ambition and an export plan is an export vision – here’s how to build yours
Building an export vision is a critical step for any organization planning to expand internationally. This article outlines the practical steps and introduces FITT’s Export…
10/06/2025
CITP Spotlight: Audrey Marie-Nely – Associate Vice-President, Banking, RBCx
From an early age, Audrey Marie-Nely had a deep curiosity about different cultures, languages, and global markets. Born and raised in France, her academic and…
27/05/2025
Top 10 podcasts for global trade professionals to listen to in 2025
Podcasts are a great way to get info on the go and stay up to date in today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving world of global trade….