03/06/2015

Katerina Platova, CITP|FIBP, Import/Export Specialist

Katerina is a Senior Capacity Buyer for C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., where she helps businesses of all sizes make their supply chain and logistics smarter and more efficient.
As an import/export specialist Katerina has been involved in the global trade industry for over 13 years, with experience in international sales and communications, logistics and supply chain management.

21/05/2015

The 3 biggest risks you need to plan for before entering a new export market

There are many rewards to expanding business globally. Increasing global exposure, market share and profitability are just a few of the many good things that can happen. One major roadblock preventing organizations from growing their businesses in a new export market is the inherent risks involved.

20/05/2015

How linguistic abilities and training in practical skills leads to international business success

Sonia Mancuso Root, CITP®|FIBP®, is Vice President of Business Development at Agrisource Food Products Inc., a world-class broker and distributor, where she helps companies manage their offshore arrangements and keep their supply chains running smoothly.
She has over twenty-five years of experience in international business and has been a CITP®|FIBP® since 2009. She credits the practical skills gained through her education and her linguistic abilities with her success in the industry.

08/04/2015

Mateo Pascual, CITP|FIBP – Logistics Coordinator

Mateo has over twenty years of experience working in warehouse environments, working his way up from technician to logistics coordinator. He has developed a passion for facilitating distribution through hard work, efficient processes and outstanding customer service.

17/03/2015

Exporters: Are your wooden pallets taking a bite off your bottom line?

While wooden pallets are cheaper, readily available, more customizable and even recyclable, exporters do face the responsibility of ensuring that while they’re shipping their goods to exciting new markets around the world, they are also avoiding the spread of pests that can cause ecological nightmares!

04/07/2014

How adapting product design can lead to supply chain improvements

Because more companies are outsourcing functions not directly related to their core
competencies, many specialist companies have grown up to provide those functions.
The strategic benefits of outsourcing include enhanced performance, better profitability,
and in the case of larger companies, increased shareholder value.