21/04/2017
Want to find new ways to improve your business? Try using gap analysis
Gap analysis is a structured way of comparing actual performance with potential performance to focus future planning and development.
FITTskills Refresher
There’s a lot to know when it comes to international trade. So every now and then we like to pull out snippets of wisdom from our FITTskills series of international trade textbooks and pass them on. Whether it’s brand new for you or its information you’ve already learned but may have forgotten, you can rest assured that FITTskills Refreshers are practical and industry-validated.
07/04/2017
These should be the first steps in planning any supply chain
Planning any supply chain should start with knowledge of the company’s business plan and objectives.
31/03/2017
What are the biggest challenges of managing global supply chains?
Co-ordinating each component in global supply chains involves many challenges, both predictable and unpredictable – how can you manage them all?
28/03/2017
7 things to look for when choosing external suppliers
When selecting external suppliers, develop a short list of potential candidates and evaluate their services according to established performance criteria.
24/03/2017
Protecting intellectual property: the good, the bad and the ugly
Protecting intellectual property has become a challenging issue in international trade, both to reduce theft and ensure the most vulnerable are protected.
20/03/2017
3 tried and tested ways to reach a new international market
Based on the nature of the market and the product or service, the international marketer must consider the most effective and efficient means of reaching the new market.
17/03/2017
Types of market research: What types of data do you need for your market research?
Any good market research is going to involve a lot of information. Here’s how to decide what types of market research data you’ll need, and how to get it.
10/03/2017
Use these 14 best practices to avoid profit drain on product returns
Several best practices have been developed that can help a company enhance its customer service offerings and reduce the costs associated with managing returns.
03/03/2017
6 strategies small companies use to have big impacts in international markets
Smaller companies can’t always scale down the techniques larger companies use in other markets, so they have to be creative to make sure they’re noticed.
24/02/2017
How to apply market intelligence to your products and processes
Research findings are of little or no value until they can be applied to solve problems and help make decisions.