Tag Archives: global trade

Communicating with Suppliers Tips for Communication with Suppliers- Many buyers occasionally face difficulties communicating with their suppliers. The challenge is determining the most appropriate channel to use, e.g., zoom, phone, or email. Many folks face other influences that can significantly affect how parties interpret and understand what is communicated: language, culture, and time zones. For […]

International Supply Chain – Advice and Tips International Supply Chain – Every firm, whether it trades services or products, has a supply chain. A supply chain is a set of processes and practices which continually evolve and adapt to meet customer demands and changes in the business environment. A company must undertake a detailed analysis […]

PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) from China – Many people have been contacting me over the past month seeking my assistance to help them identify and secure Personal Protection Equipment from verified manufactures in China. This article is a review of the current situation in China in relation to PPE and it offers some operational strategies […]

Everyday Human biases affect business and economic decisions. In developed economies, people are now regarded as being highly educated, globally connected and socially free, yet they still managed to create a historic economic crisis which dramatically affected all of our lives over the last ten years. There is a school of thought that this crisis […]

Selling to Vietnam – Overview Selling to Vietnam – The Socialist Republic of Vietnam has transcended its struggles from the wars of independence with France and the United States. Today, it stands at the forefront of development, riding the surge sweeping through Asia. As China’s competitive edge in manufacturing begins to wane, Vietnam emerges as a […]

International Export Strategies – Barriers to international trade, investment and migration are now lower than they have ever been. The internet, improved communications and low transport costs move goods, services and people easier far than it has ever been. The rise of the BRIC’s (Brazil, Russia, India & China) and the MINT’s (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria […]

Exporting to Germany – Overview Exporting to Germany – Germany is the biggest economy in the European Union and is regarded as an industrial powerhouse which drives the European Union. In 2022 it made up 4.39% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (source: Investopedia). So, Germany is the 4th largest economy in the world, […]