12/10/2016
Obada Al-Dimashki, CITP|FIBP – Supply Chain Manager
Driven by a passion for business, Obada Al-Dimashki chose an international trade career in order to fulfill his broader career goals.
Topics
11/10/2016
Canadian companies are driving growth at home through foreign investment
Today a raging debate is playing out across many stages. Is trade, particularly free trade, beneficial to the nations involved or is foreign direct investment (FDI) stealing away jobs and hurting countries’ economies?
07/10/2016
Have a great product or service? Licensing could be the right market entry strategy for you
Licensing is a transfer-related market entry strategy. It involves a company (known as the licensor) granting permission to a company in another country to use its intellectual property for a defined time period.
06/10/2016
Hanjin the latest victim of turmoil in the ocean freight market
Shock rippled through the ocean freight community in late August as lenders refused additional financial assistance to the seventh largest container shipper, Hanjin Shipping Co.
05/10/2016
Jennifer Boulet, CITP|FIBP – Logistics Coordinator
Jennifer Boulet, CITP|FIBP is a Logistics Coordinator in the Marine Contracts department at Richardson International in Winnipeg, MB.
04/10/2016
12 tips for Asian business meetings from an international protocol expert
Custom-tailor your approach for Asian business meetings just like a Hong Kong tailor does for a silk suit or dress, to fit each unique situation.
03/10/2016
Blockchain for trade: Not all that glitters is gold
While financial institutions are trying to find out how much business they can gain by adopting blockchain technology, corporations are being more cautious.
30/09/2016
Write and implement your supply chain plan using these simple steps
While no definitive guide can be used for all circumstances, this framework can help you develop a written supply chain plan, and implement it effectively.
29/09/2016
Decoding the steps for channel partner hunting in the ASEAN region
Choosing your channel partners, who will help you sell your goods or services, is one of the most critical decisions for companies entering ASEAN markets.
28/09/2016
Gabriel Jabbour, CITP|FIBP – Trade Commissioner
Gabriel is a Trade Commissioner at the Embassy of Canada in Saudi Arabia, responsible for the Infrastructure and Information Communication and Technology (ICT) sectors.