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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.

Emiliano Introcaso MBA CITP PLOG CCI

Emiliano has more than two decades of experience working with manufacturers and exporters looking to increase their global growth by providing them with support and guidance in all things export. His strategy not only focuses on navigating companies through the complexities of global supply chains, but also in the small details that can make or break an international trade transaction. Emiliano is a Sr. Product Operations Manager at Export Development Canada (EDC), a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) with the Forum For International Trade Training (FITT), holds the Professional Logistician (PLOG) designation from the Logistics Institute, is an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Registered Trainer on Incoterms® 2020 and a Certified Instructor (CCI) with the Canadian International Freight Forwarding Association (CIFFA). Emiliano completed a Master of Business Administration (Global Leadership stream) at the University of Fredericton. More blogs by Emiliano at EDC: https://www.edc.ca/en/bio/emiliano-introcaso.html For social links visit: https://linktr.ee/introcaso

What skills are needed to succeed in global trade?

International business professionals in our Twitter community came together last month for a #TradeElite chat on the topic of skills in global trade. Speaking from a variety of backgrounds, levels of experience and geographic locations, they discussed the skills, knowledge and abilities that are needed to succeed in the industry.

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

A lawyer’s perspective on why the risks are worth the rewards of doing international business

Every day, lawyers warn clients about all the risks of doing business, especially international business. That is okay — business lawyers want to prevent their clients from getting sued by regulators or customers, among other possible plaintiffs.

Susie Yovic Hoeller, CITP|FIBP

Susan (“Susie”) Yovic Hoeller has been practicing international business and regulatory law for over three decades. Susie was born in Chicago and raised in Montreal. She has represented Fortune 100 companies, middle market companies, and start ups while living in Chicago, Dallas and NW Arkansas. She is currently located in Tampa, Florida.

Resources for exploring Asian trade and foreign direct investment opportunities

Many Asian jurisdictions understand the strategic roles that trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) play in their economic development and economic well-being.

Giovanni Gonzalez, CITP|FIBP

Giovanni, CITP|FIBP, has experience in various international business and socio-economic development projects, including foreign direct investment (FDI) facilitation, investment promotion, trade promotion and facilitation, market assessments of developed and developing economies, expansion of companies to Canadian and foreign markets, start-ups, sourcing, alternative income, small business support and capacity building. His professional experience has taken him to Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, China, Canada, and the United States to witness firsthand economic developments, trade relations, market opportunities, and initiatives to create employment and improve living standards.

How to use new media technologies to identify trade opportunities in Asia

New media technologies have transformed the way we communicate, network, and share information. They can also play a key role in the identification and validation of trade and investment opportunities. Furthermore, these technologies can enable you to keep abreast of on-the-ground developments in your market of interest.

Giovanni Gonzalez, CITP|FIBP

Giovanni, CITP|FIBP, has experience in various international business and socio-economic development projects, including foreign direct investment (FDI) facilitation, investment promotion, trade promotion and facilitation, market assessments of developed and developing economies, expansion of companies to Canadian and foreign markets, start-ups, sourcing, alternative income, small business support and capacity building. His professional experience has taken him to Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, China, Canada, and the United States to witness firsthand economic developments, trade relations, market opportunities, and initiatives to create employment and improve living standards.

Top three potential barriers to foreign market entry

Companies entering new markets might face problems or increased costs because of the business environment and the way in which companies operate. For example, marketing services might be prohibitively expensive. The banking system might be undeveloped, and certain payment mechanisms may be unavailable. Letters of credit might be unreliable or difficult to obtain.

Madison Abraham

I’m the Marketing and Communications Assistant at Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in web content writing and web communications, and I love using my writing to convey an important message.

Inspirational story from Iraq on overcoming barriers to a global trade career

In 2013, Samar decided to get involved in the FITTskills training program that was being offered in Baghdad through USAID and the Central Bank of Iraq’s Banking Studies Center to help develop her global trade career.

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

Tracing gaps and deficiencies along the value chain to uncover business opportunities in Asia

Many Far East Asian countries are still developing their economies, expanding their supply chains, diversifying their sectors, and building their capabilities and core competencies.

Giovanni Gonzalez, CITP|FIBP

Giovanni, CITP|FIBP, has experience in various international business and socio-economic development projects, including foreign direct investment (FDI) facilitation, investment promotion, trade promotion and facilitation, market assessments of developed and developing economies, expansion of companies to Canadian and foreign markets, start-ups, sourcing, alternative income, small business support and capacity building. His professional experience has taken him to Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, China, Canada, and the United States to witness firsthand economic developments, trade relations, market opportunities, and initiatives to create employment and improve living standards.

How to break down market characteristics of your target Asian country to identify trade opportunities

Break down the market characteristics of your target country to identify opportunities: market research is the first step in the internationalization process. Expanding into foreign markets, especially Asia is a complex and resource intensive activity.

Giovanni Gonzalez, CITP|FIBP

Giovanni, CITP|FIBP, has experience in various international business and socio-economic development projects, including foreign direct investment (FDI) facilitation, investment promotion, trade promotion and facilitation, market assessments of developed and developing economies, expansion of companies to Canadian and foreign markets, start-ups, sourcing, alternative income, small business support and capacity building. His professional experience has taken him to Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, China, Canada, and the United States to witness firsthand economic developments, trade relations, market opportunities, and initiatives to create employment and improve living standards.

International trade competency standards will promote skills development and global businesses growth

We recently had a chat with Scott Forbes, Director of Human Resources at Emerson Process Management’s Canada Engineering Center in Calgary, AB, who has volunteered…

Madison Abraham

I’m the Marketing and Communications Assistant at Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in web content writing and web communications, and I love using my writing to convey an important message.