23/05/2023
Top 10 things we learned at the WPO 2023 Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum
FITT was thrilled to support and participate in WPO 2023 Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum which took place last week in Las Vegas. This event gathered women…
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21/03/2018
Jason Fischer, CITP|FIBP – Crude Oil Scheduler
For over 15 years, Jason Fischer has worked in high-level positions for some of the biggest companies in Canada, dealing with massive rail shipping networks and other forms of transportation.
25/05/2017
How joining a community of international trade professionals helped build my global business
My journey toward learning the ropes of international trade began when I was introduced to the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) and its community of international trade professionals by a peer who is a successful Certified International trade Professional (CITP).
30/11/2015
Skilled international trade practitioners are driving their companies’ global growth
International trade practitioners tend to be the drivers of growth, rather than a factor in supporting growth. So how do you know if you have the right competencies to work for a globally competitive company?
08/09/2015
5 practical trade compliance steps that will save you time and money in global business
Too often, companies train employees on trade compliance as if it is an annoying bundle of red tape that will inevitably hold up operations. Employees are taught that trade compliance is a hurdle they are forced to jump through once they are ready to get a job done. These 5 practical trade compliance steps could save your company some serious time and money.
18/08/2015
3 unexpected cultural differences that required adapting my business tactics
Learning about other cultures before attempting a business relationship can make all the difference between success and failure in that venture, and help you avoid unexpected cultural differences.
12/08/2015
Abid Samdani, CITP|FIBP – Trade Commissioner Assistant
Abid Samdani, CITP|FIBP, is a Trade Commissioner Assistant with DFATD in Karachi, Pakistan. With a passion for international trade and over ten years of practical experience, he is setting himself apart as an elite member of the global trade community.
17/06/2015
Ann Archer, CITP|FIBP – International Logistics Specialist
Ann Archer, CITP|FIBP, is an International Logistics Specialist for General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada (GLDS-C), a company based out of London, ON which manufactures light armoured vehicles (LAVs) and provides full fleet life cycle support including upgrades, repair services and training.
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?
11/06/2015
9 ways global businesses need to step up their sanctions compliance strategies
Sanctions compliance is more important than ever. As a result, companies need to spend more time to review, assess and enhance their sanctions compliance strategies.