09/09/2014
How to update your supply chain strategy for maximum efficiency
Without an efficient supply chain strategy in place, customers cannot be serviced properly and maximum profits cannot be achieved.
Supply Chain Management
04/07/2014
How adapting product design can lead to supply chain improvements
Because more companies are outsourcing functions not directly related to their core
competencies, many specialist companies have grown up to provide those functions.
The strategic benefits of outsourcing include enhanced performance, better profitability,
and in the case of larger companies, increased shareholder value.
13/06/2014
Inventory basics for your global supply chain management
There is a wide range of terminology associated with inventory management. Some of the most common terms, concepts and issues regarding global supply chain management are detailed in the following paragraphs.
02/05/2014
Next #TradeElite networking session & recap of why international trade is all about profit margins
You’ve decided to start selling your product in a market outside your own borders. Maybe it’s an emerging market, or perhaps you’ve gone with a market that’s a bit more established; but either way you’re going to need a system to get your product to market. You’re going to need to develop an international value chain.
28/04/2014
Incoterms basics with an international business training instructor
My exposure to Incoterms goes back to 2002 when I took my first FITT-accredited international business course at Seneca College.
23/04/2014
Building a fast-paced career in global supply chain management and logistics
I graduated from Niagara College’s FITT Accredited Advanced Diploma program in International Business in 2011, having successfully completed business, logistics and commerce-related courses in both theory and application. Through my studies I developed an interest and desire to work in logistics and supply chain management.
11/03/2014
FITTskills students launch export/import careers with internships at Icecorp Logistics Inc.
Two FITTskills graduates recently began 30-day Export/Import Cargo Agent internships with Icecorp Logistics Inc.
28/02/2014
International trade risk management resources & upcoming #TradeElite networking session
We’re heading into the next installment of our popular #TradeElite chat for international business professionals. I hope you did not miss our previous chat which was very…
25/02/2014
How an international business program helped launch my supply chain career
I started the job hunting process at least six months before I graduated from Fanshawe College’s FITT-accredited international business program. I think the most important thing in the job hunting process is to identify your career goal or objectives first, and start to get ready early. Having my career goal set up long before I started the program, I knew I wanted to work for a company involved in international trade.
20/08/2013
Top 4 importing tips for international trade rookies
Margaret Duhamel sees importers make simple errors every day that can cost their companies time, money and a whole lot of stress. And after working in the human resources department at Icecorp Inc. for __ years, she says there are always new problems. Here are some tips from Margaret to help your import process smoother and more successful.