18/09/2015
5 methods to build a more efficient procurement strategy
Besides following a standard sourcing procedure, there are several actions companies must take to ensure that they have an efficient procurement strategy.
Supply Chain Management
17/09/2015
Innovation in global cold chain transport is helping to reduce food and medical waste
Increasing demand and improving technological capabilities are helping to boost trade in goods such as pharmaceuticals, foods and other items that require global cold chain transport.
20/08/2015
Are you falling behind as technology transforms supply chain recruitment?
In today’s constantly evolving world, technology is coming at us so quickly, rapidly changing and advancing; how can anyone in supply chain management or supply chain recruitment keep up?
14/08/2015
Can nearshoring give you an edge over your competition, or will it cost too much in the long run?
Companies are constantly looking for ways to expand their profit margins, and nearshoring has become a popular method. But is it the right choice for your business?
17/07/2015
Improve your business efficiency by selecting the right external supplier
If you decide to outsource, you need to know how to determine what aspect of your business you need to turn over to external suppliers, and which external supplier will make the best partner for your business.
23/06/2015
3 ways the expansion of the Panama Canal will affect global trade
Since 2007, the expansion of the Panama Canal has been underway, which will dramatically increase the size of the canal, and therefore the size of the vessels that can pass through it. Soon, ships able to hold as many as 13,000 containers will be able to pass through the Canal. This will have three important effects on world trade:
12/06/2015
Why the survival of global trading SMEs may depend on sustainability programs
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?
20/05/2015
How linguistic abilities and training in practical skills leads to international business success
Sonia Mancuso Root, CITP®|FIBP®, is Vice President of Business Development at Agrisource Food Products Inc., a world-class broker and distributor, where she helps companies manage their offshore arrangements and keep their supply chains running smoothly.
She has over twenty-five years of experience in international business and has been a CITP®|FIBP® since 2009. She credits the practical skills gained through her education and her linguistic abilities with her success in the industry.
24/04/2015
Become your business’s supply chain superhero with these 7 tips
The strategic goals outlined in a business plan will have an important influence on the strategies that must be used to develop or improve a supply chain plan and on the way in which a supply chain can be structured and managed.
02/04/2015
Global trade professionals all love these 3 advances in shipment tracking
The past few decades have brought about key advances in shipment tracking. These advances have improved safety, efficiency and security in the industry, making aspects of shipping significantly easier and less stressful than they had once been.