Simon Slyper, CITP|FIBP – Senior Customs Compliance Specialist

Simon Slyper, CITP|FIBP, global trade and compliance expert, discusses how training and certification underpins the foundation of his success.

Nicole Chevrier

I am a digital media writer and a Content Marketing Specialist with the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in digital marketing and communications. Creating content that inspires, informs or delivers on results is my passion.

10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2019

Here’s a preview of the 2019 global trade trends that could be dominating the headlines and your work conversations throughout the next 12 months.

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

5 ways to minimize the risks of global sourcing

While global sourcing can save your business money, find out the risks of getting your products from global sources and what to do about them.

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

The early warning signs that you need a risk management strategy

Learn the early warning signs that you need a risk management strategy and get a handy checklist of the key risks facing global businesses today.

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

How to decide if it’s feasible for your company to diversify into new global markets

We asked the experts how companies can figure out if it’s feasible to diversify into new global markets at this month’s live #TradeElite Twitter chat. We were overwhelmed with practical advice, tips, tools and resources. Here are the highlights.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.

Make a statement about your level of international business expertise and connect with leaders in your industry this June

Whether you’re a CITP or this is the first you’re hearing of the designation, we want to get you involved in a month of activities that will bring international business people together, discussing the biggest challenges, issues and opportunities of the day.

Caroline Tompkins, CITP|FIBP

Caroline has served as President & CEO of the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) for over 21 years. She is a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal holder for her outstanding contribution to Canada's trade community.

Here’s how to factor in the costs of ethical sourcing to your bottom line

While generating profit remains a primary goal, many organizations are embracing ethical sourcing. Here’s how to figure out how the costs of ethical sourcing will affect your bottom line.

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

Does your business have a reverse logistics plan?

The same capabilities used in the forward supply chain can’t be leveraged in reverse logistics…reverse logistics requires different processes, technology, capabilities, and expertise. It’s more of a network model.

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

From landed immigrant to entrepreneur and community leader – this is Pernille Fischer Boulter’s inspiring story

Over the past 25 years Pernille has worked on projects in over 90 countries and six continents. This is her inspiring story about overcoming the challenges of immigration and finding success in international business.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.