Search Results for: e-commerce

How can your global business manage Brexit risks?

The recent UK decision to leave the European Union concerns us all. Brexit will have major implications not only for the future of the United Kingdom and…

Omar Allam and Emmanuelle Ganne

Omar Allam is a former diplomat, global entrepreneur, and CEO & Founder of the Allam Advisory Group, a Canadian based global business, strategy and commercial diplomacy consulting firm that helps companies with international expansion and manage risks worldwide. Emmanuelle Ganne serves as Vice-President Europe with Allam Advisory Group and leads AAG’s European operations in the UK, Poland, Germany and Portugal. She previously worked as adviser to former WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy.

International trade is a tool at our fingertips to promote local prosperity

We need to create more awareness about international trade in society as an essential component to achieving economic development and local prosperity.

Juan Navarro, CITP|FIBP

Juan Navarro is an Associate Faculty at Royal Roads University, the Director and Principal Researcher at CMX Partnerships and a former economist of the Mexican Central Bank. He is an active member of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance, the Canadian International Council and the Forum for International Trade Training. He is the founding president of the Society of Mexican Talent in British Columbia and a recognized Business mentor at Futurpreneur Canada. He has collaborated with international organizations such as the World Bank Group, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the APEC Business Advisory Council. Juan can be reached at juan.navarro@cmxpartnerships.com.

Has the air freight market missed the boat on innovation?

The efficiencies gained through recent technological advances in the transportation industry are undeniable, and now it seems the stagnant air freight market may finally have its turn.

Cathy Roberson

With over 16 years of ecommerce, logistics and technology experience, Cathy Morrow Roberson is the owner of Logistics Trends & Insights (Logistics TI), a research and consulting firm focusing on the changing logistics landscape. In addition, Cathy has published several articles in such periodicals as Air Cargo World, CIO Review and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Packing Sourcer and is a regular contributor to LogiSYM, a magazine for supply chain executives.

Why services are the fastest growing exports worldwide – and are about to gain momentum

According to the International Trade Centre (the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations), service exports grew 27% worldwide between 2010 and 2014.

Doris Nagel

Doris Nagel, CEO of Globalocity LLC, helps companies sustainably grow their distributor and other indirect channel sales. Globalocity’s 3 principals leverages nearly 100 years of channel management experience in 75 countries, improving analytics and recruitment, refining strategies, and implementing enhanced channel management skills and processes.

How helping businesses grow can decrease economic inequality worldwide

With a focus on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), the International Trade Center at the University of Texas, San Antonio is working to help international businesses succeed and thus decrease economic inequality.

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.

7 things you need to know about how trade agreements affect cross-border information flows

While trade agreements and cross-border information flows on the Internet may not seem to go together, the former is often used to control the latter. Is that the right decision? We look into how agreements like the TPP are shaping how people can use the Internet.

Susan Ariel Aaronson

Susan Ariel Aaronson is Research Professor of International Affairs at GWU and Director of the eBay Policy Scholars in Washington DC. She is also a Cross-Disciplinary Fellow at GWU, Cavalho Fellow at the Government Accountability Project, and the former Minerva Chair at the US National War College. She is the author of 6 books and numerous articles on trade, human rights, anticorruption, digital rights and Internet issues and enjoys triathlons and ballet.

10 books for import-export professionals that you need to read

When it comes to books for import-export professionals, there are some options that can help you gain insight and appreciation for this bustling industry.

Bennett O'Brien

Bennett O'Brien is a freelance writer from the state of Massachusetts in the United States. He holds a bachelor's degree from Westfield State University, and graduated cum laude. Currently he is expanding his freelance writing career, and enjoying the opportunity to write on a variety of business topics.

Why turn to trade agreements and policies to regulate the Internet?

Trade agreements and policies have become a common way to regulate the free flow of information on the Internet. Is that a good idea?

Susan Ariel Aaronson

Susan Ariel Aaronson is Research Professor of International Affairs at GWU and Director of the eBay Policy Scholars in Washington DC. She is also a Cross-Disciplinary Fellow at GWU, Cavalho Fellow at the Government Accountability Project, and the former Minerva Chair at the US National War College. She is the author of 6 books and numerous articles on trade, human rights, anticorruption, digital rights and Internet issues and enjoys triathlons and ballet.

3 reasons why you shouldn’t buy local

The idea of supporting local businesses is inherently appealing, but “buy local” campaigns may hurt the same businesses they’re designed to support.

Michelle Hustler, CITP®|FIBP®

Michelle Hustler is a Trade and Business Development Specialist, focusing on trade in services. Canadian born, Michelle now lives in the Caribbean. In fact, she wrote this article from a lounge chair on a beach in Barbados!