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The import export industry keeps the world humming along and helps billions of people meet their daily needs. Here are some more incredible global trade statistics to help you understand this important field.
Facing a global economic slump and a sharply devaluating loonie, the government of Canada has strategically turned its attention on growing international markets with the goal of tapping into the economic benefits of global trade including seeking a free trade deal with China.
Conversely, the changes in Iran sanctions in 2015 were extremely limited. What many people do not realize is that the changes that recently took effect, as provided for in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) signed in July, will also be extremely limited for U.S. entities and individuals.
As the President and CEO of Alvana Business Consulting Inc., Michele Vincenti, CITP|FIBP is able to bring over 30 years of experience to help businesses at the C-level, particularly in financial matters. He has also used his considerable import export expertise to teach at a variety of post-secondary institutions in Canada and abroad.
Looking back on a crucial career decision of my own, some ten years ago, to shift from a purely commercial focus on supply chains towards what was then the new horizon of sustainability, I can say with confidence that conceptually, ‘responsible supply chain operations’ have made it into mainstream thinking.
David Shaw, Senior Advisor at Saudi Telecom Company, has held the CITP®|FIBP® designation for over 15 years, dating back to the early days of FITT.
From the tale of the tortoise and the hare, to the African proverb which counsels eating the elephant one bite at a time, we’re conditioned to tackle challenges with consistent and deliberate effort. That conditioning and mindset, though, has both positive and negative implications to companies’ global growth plans. For some SMB’s considering inorganic growth strategies is the only way forward.
The United States and China announced a breakthrough agreement late last year to combat climate change by reducing CO2 emissions by the year 2030. How will agreements affect global trading SMEs?
While wooden pallets are cheaper, readily available, more customizable and even recyclable, exporters do face the responsibility of ensuring that while they’re shipping their goods to exciting new markets around the world, they are also avoiding the spread of pests that can cause ecological nightmares!
While strong relationships play a central role in all international trade, in the emerging markets context they are even more critical.
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