19/11/2021
How the IoT and blockchain are supporting sustainable supply chains
Right now, supply chain struggles are big in the news. This incredibly complex, constantly moving industry has many intricate parts. From raw material suppliers to…
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10/11/2021
Necessary agreements and legal considerations for cargo insurance in international trade
Cargo insurance is a hot topic in our current trade ecosystem. Week after week, news reports about shipping delays, accidents, and port congestion have become…
03/11/2021
How Ground Traffic Management Innovations Could Improve Global Trade
At the end of 2020, there were “more than 280 million vehicles operating on roads throughout the United States.” That’s more than eight cars for…
01/06/2021
Event Recap: From Reactivity to Adaptability: Advice and Resources for Businesses on the Rebound
In a recent press release, The WTO (World Trade Organization) predicted that world trade was set for a strong but “uneven recovery” in the aftermath…
12/05/2021
CITP Spotlight: Ahmad Malek, Procurement Officer
Ahmad Malek’s journey in international trade began in 2012 when he joined the Schlumberger Dubai office in the finance team of the logistics and distribution…
30/04/2021
Drivers for a circular economy: Why businesses are shifting from linear models to circular economies
What are the drivers for a circular economy? Discover the main reasons below. On April 22, millions of people around the world took part…
28/01/2020
CITP Spotlight: Maysa Balout, CITP|FIBP – Buyer/Administrative Manager
Maysa Balout’s curiosity about international business first started when, after earning her diploma in business administration and management, she built a successful career as a…
29/11/2019
Avoid costly lawsuits and PR disasters by mitigating your product liability
Organizations should assess the product liability risks tied to individual products and in different markets and consider potential loss scenarios.
26/11/2019
4 countries that are taking China’s place as major manufacturing hubs
Here is a list of the top four countries that are picking up China’s manufacturing slack and will be major manufacturing hubs in the near future.
24/09/2019
4 procurement and pricing strategies to mitigate the impact of increasing tariffs
When mitigating the impacts of increasing tariffs, you need to consider 4 important levers – procurement costs, supply chains, customers, and competitors.