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Change or die: 4 things suppliers must do to survive in a Globalization 2.0 world

Perhaps nowhere were the effects of Globalization 2.0 felt more intensely, widely and definitively than in manufacturing.

Michael Zakkour

Michael Zakkour creates and implements make it-move it-sell it strategies for US, Chinese and European consumer product, retail, e-commerce, B2C, B2B and manufacturing companies. He is the co-author of “China’s Super Consumers” and is a contributor at FORBES, Beijing Review, the BBC and other broadcast, online and print media.

5 of the best sources to use for your initial market research

When it comes to initial market research, some sources are much higher quality than others. Here are five of the best sources to use as you’re starting out.

Bennett O'Brien

Bennett O'Brien is a freelance writer from the state of Massachusetts in the United States. He holds a bachelor's degree from Westfield State University, and graduated cum laude. Currently he is expanding his freelance writing career, and enjoying the opportunity to write on a variety of business topics.

Use Amazon Global Selling and Fulfillment to expand your small business

For SMEs beginning to explore international markets, Amazon Global Selling and Fulfillment by Amazon are great tools and support you can use to succeed.

Maggie Zhaoxia Huang

Maggie Zhaoxia Huang is a member of the Supply Chain team at StarTech.com. StarTech.com, a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find IT connectivity parts, was named among the Best 50 Small and Medium Employers in Canada in 2013.

We can narrow the wealth gap by focusing on global trade opportunities

Many opportunities to reduce the wealth gap are directly from or connected to global trade, but young professionals need training to capitalize on them.

William Laraque

William Alain Laraque led international trade finance teams at Chemical Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and HSBC. He led these teams in Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens, NY. The business development results were outstanding. Mr. Laraque is a former US Marine platoon commander, Supply, Embarkation and Logistics Officer. He was educated at St. John's University in Queens, NY and at the Graduate School of the University of Southern California. He has taught international business and logistics at Hofstra University and Baruch College, in NY, for 10 years. He is an active public speaker and has written over 1200 articles in international business, trade and trade finance publications.

Why we need more international trade, not more protectionism

Despite the loud arguments from certain circles for greater protectionism, there are still far greater benefits to more trade than to imposing new barriers.

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.

How can your global business manage Brexit risks?

The recent UK decision to leave the European Union concerns us all. Brexit will have major implications not only for the future of the United Kingdom and…

Omar Allam and Emmanuelle Ganne

Omar Allam is a former diplomat, global entrepreneur, and CEO & Founder of the Allam Advisory Group, a Canadian based global business, strategy and commercial diplomacy consulting firm that helps companies with international expansion and manage risks worldwide. Emmanuelle Ganne serves as Vice-President Europe with Allam Advisory Group and leads AAG’s European operations in the UK, Poland, Germany and Portugal. She previously worked as adviser to former WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy.

International trade is a tool at our fingertips to promote local prosperity

We need to create more awareness about international trade in society as an essential component to achieving economic development and local prosperity.

Juan Navarro, CITP|FIBP

Juan Navarro is an Associate Faculty at Royal Roads University, the Director and Principal Researcher at CMX Partnerships and a former economist of the Mexican Central Bank. He is an active member of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance, the Canadian International Council and the Forum for International Trade Training. He is the founding president of the Society of Mexican Talent in British Columbia and a recognized Business mentor at Futurpreneur Canada. He has collaborated with international organizations such as the World Bank Group, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the APEC Business Advisory Council. Juan can be reached at juan.navarro@cmxpartnerships.com.

Has the air freight market missed the boat on innovation?

The efficiencies gained through recent technological advances in the transportation industry are undeniable, and now it seems the stagnant air freight market may finally have its turn.

Cathy Roberson

With over 16 years of ecommerce, logistics and technology experience, Cathy Morrow Roberson is the owner of Logistics Trends & Insights (Logistics TI), a research and consulting firm focusing on the changing logistics landscape. In addition, Cathy has published several articles in such periodicals as Air Cargo World, CIO Review and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Packing Sourcer and is a regular contributor to LogiSYM, a magazine for supply chain executives.