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Susan Redding Senior international trade writer, Export Development Canada Susan Redding

Posts by Susan

  • Webinar
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    Global Market Intelligence: Manage trade risks

    Get the latest market intelligence to manage trade volatility and tariffs and find opportunities for growth.

  • Trade Matters
    May 15, 2025
    Bright, bold Trade Matters banner featuring image of EDC chief economist Stuart Bergman.

    Drill, baby, drill: From pledge to pipedream

    Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” policy faces challenges as U.S. oil producers struggle with high costs, market pressures.

  • Guide
    May 14, 2025
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    Global Financial Markets

    Keep track of the international markets that matter to your business. Get the latest financial and macroeconomic information for both developed and emerging markets.

  • Guide
    May 14, 2025
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    Manage volatility with EDC’s Commodity Tracker

    Commodity prices can impact exporting, global trade and your business, so it’s important to be prepared for the challenges ahead.

  • Article
    May 09, 2025
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    Top 3 global economic trends to watch in 2025

    Key economic trends in 2025: Trade uncertainty, central bank rate divergence and rising inflation.

  • Article
    May 07, 2025
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    Trade diversification: 3 strategic markets to consider

    Insights on Europe, the Indo-Pacific and Latin America for Canadian exporters

  • Trade Matters
    May 01, 2025
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    From Saskatchewan to Sinaloa: Strengthening Canadian-Mexican agricultural ties

    Canada and Mexico strengthen agricultural trade and technology for food security and sustainability.

  • Article
    May 01, 2025
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    North American outlook: Tariff headwinds fracture decades of economic co-operation

    Discover how new tariffs threaten North America’s economic future and stability.

  • Blog
    April 29, 2025
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    Complying with CUSMA: What Canadian exporters, importers need to know

    Ensure your products meet CUSMA standards to avoid penalties and reduce trade risks.

  • Article
    April 28, 2025
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    PDAC insights: Canada’s mining industry shines amid global uncertainty

    Exploring Canada’s critical minerals potential, including copper and gold, in a volatile market.

  • Podcast
    April 25, 2025
    Bruce Croxon

    Inspire sustainability with smarter water solutions

    Inspire sustainability with smarter water solutions

  • Article
    April 23, 2025
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    Doing business in Thailand: Opportunities for Canadian companies

    Discover opportunities and advantages for Canadian companies doing business in Thailand.

  • Article
    April 15, 2025
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    Export smarter: Tips from new EDC podcast host Bruce Croxon

    The venture capitalist and former dragon shares advice on scaling and succeeding globally.

  • Podcast
    April 11, 2025
    Bruce Croxon

    Urban beekeeping reimagined

    Explore Alvéole’s mission to promote biodiversity with urban beekeeping.

  • Guide
    April 10, 2025
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    Market diversification

    Discover how market diversification can enhance your export strategy and provide new ways for your business to grow in today’s uncertain trade climate.

  • Trade Matters
    April 10, 2025
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    Navigating turbulent waters amid trade uncertainty

    EDC's outlook: U.S. tariffs, trade shifts and economic forecasts for 2025-2026.

  • Guide
    April 09, 2025
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    Global Economic Outlook—Spring 2025

    With growing risks, Canadian companies face new challenges. EDC’s Global Economic Outlook offers insights to help you make better business decisions.

  • Article
    April 09, 2025
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    How to find a trustworthy freight forwarder

    Learn how to find a trusted freight forwarder and how they benefit Canadian exporters.

  • Article
    April 08, 2025
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    3 markets to watch: Malaysia, Singapore, Australia

    Expanding Canadian trade in the Indo-Pacific region

  • Podcast
    April 04, 2025
    Bruce Croxon

    Growing a plant-based food business into new markets

    How Big Mountain Foods scaled a sustainable plant-based company while staying true to family roots.

  • Blog
    April 03, 2025
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    Doing business in Italy: What Canadian exporters need to know

    Explore Italy’s market for Canadian exporters with CETA benefits and insights.

  • Trade Matters
    April 03, 2025
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    Stronger together: The case for increased Canada-Mexico trade co-operation

    Exploring the benefits of enhanced trade co-operation between Canada and Mexico.

  • Article
    April 02, 2025
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    Frequently asked questions about Incoterms 2020

    Unlock the secrets of Incoterms 2020 and master international trade with expert insights!

  • Case Study
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    EDC’s Export Guarantee Program helps Clarius grow globally

    Clarius uses financial and knowledge tools to scale up production and export to 60 countries.

  • Podcast
    March 27, 2025
    Bruce Croxon

    Meet our podcast host: Bruce Croxon

    Former Dragon Bruce Croxon shares insights on how to grow your business.

  • Webinar
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    Unlock new markets with mergers & acquisitions

    Experts share best practices for managing and mitigating risk when conducting M&As in foreign markets.

  • Article
    March 25, 2025
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    Optimizing supply chains to mitigate risks of global trade

    Explore supply chains, risks and optimization strategies to thrive in a changing environment.

  • Article
    March 25, 2025
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    Organic food agreements open global markets to Canadian exporters

    Explore organic equivalency arrangements and their benefits for Canadian organic exporters.

  • Trade Matters
    March 20, 2025
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    A world of opportunity: Navigating high-growth markets for Canadian exporters

    With global economy challenges, the case for trade diversification has never been stronger.

  • Guide
    March 20, 2025
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    Understanding Incoterms can prevent export challenges

    Discover key insights to help you understand how to properly use incoterms

  • Article
    March 14, 2025
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    Tariffs FAQ: What Canadian businesses need to know

    Tariffs can disrupt trade, increase costs and affect competitiveness.

  • Article
    March 14, 2025
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    Tariffs 101: What are tariffs and how do they impact international trade?

    Explore how tariffs work, who pays them and if they’ll affect your sales.

  • Success Story
    Mark Ang, co-founder of GoBolt, smiling in front of a truck with the GoBolt logo and slogan.

    GoBolt: Scaling sustainable logistics across borders

    Learn how they grew 823% in four years by embracing tech, sustainability and growing globally.

  • Article
    March 13, 2025
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    How Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods may affect your business in 2025

    Learn the potential impacts of Canadian tariffs on U.S goods, as well as mitigation strategies.

  • Blog
    March 10, 2025
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    Currency exchange risk: How to handle the ups and downs

    Discover how to protect your international sales (or revenue) against currency exchange fluctuations with foreign exchange guarantees.

  • Trade Matters
    March 06, 2025
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    Economic nationalism is back again: What history can teach us about how to respond

    EDC’s Stuart Bergman explores rising protectionism, pressures on global trade and resilience.

  • Blog
    February 28, 2025
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    Understanding the Canadian Export Reporting System

    No more filling out paper forms. Exporters can now electronically declare their shipments leaving Canada.

  • Article
    February 26, 2025
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    NAFTA to CUSMA: What you need to know about Canada-U.S. free trade agreements

    Understanding CUSMA and export changes is key for businesses navigating trade with the U.S.

  • Trade Matters
    February 20, 2025
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    Beyond the fog of uncertainty, there’s a world of opportunity

    Canadian exporters should reconsider portfolio mix to better manage exposure

  • Article
    February 19, 2025
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    Why price localization matters

    Price localization prices goods and services in the local currency, providing purchasing power.

  • Article
    February 14, 2025
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    Preparing your business for tariffs: A checklist for exporters

    Steps you can take to minimize the impact of tariffs

  • Article
    February 14, 2025
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    Understanding international sales tax

    Exporters must understand sales tax, a government-imposed consumption tax, for global success.

  • Article
    February 13, 2025
    The skyline of Mumbai, India, at sunset. Many skyscrapers are under construction. Exporting to India from Canada provides new opportunities for growth.

    Doing business in India: Tips for importing and exporting

    India offers compelling opportunities for Canadian companies across a variety of sectors.

  • Trade Matters
    February 06, 2025
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    Government debt surge: Economic optimism meets fiscal reality

    Markets fret over size of government debt, with potential ramifications on the global economy.

  • Article
    January 31, 2025
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    Gen AI risk management for export businesses: Your path to success

    Gen AI is a powerful tool for reshaping export businesses.

  • Article
    January 28, 2025
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    Top food trends for 2025: Insights from EDC’s agri-food expert

    From homecooked meals to exotic global tastes, discover the key trends shaping the food industry

  • Trade Matters
    January 23, 2025
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    American exceptionalism: Setting the global outlook in motion

    Amid ongoing challenges elsewhere, U.S. economy stands out

  • Guide
    January 19, 2025
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    United States market intelligence

    Insights and analysis from EDC on navigating the U.S. business environment

  • Article
    January 15, 2025
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    Cleantech summit: Accelerate net zero through collaboration and trade

    Explore growth strategies for global cleantech success from EDC’s Cleantech Export Summit.

  • Trade Matters
    January 09, 2025
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    Canada’s auto sector faces bumpy road

    Weakening global EV demand, potential tariffs add to industry woes

  • Case Study
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    EDC’s Direct Lending Program empowers Taste of Nature to scale exports

    Taste of Nature Foods increases production capacity with EDC’s Direct Lending program

  • Trade Matters
    December 19, 2024
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    Beyond the beaches: Opportunities for Canadian exporters in the Philippines

    With 115 million people, the Philippines is one of the fastest-growing markets in Southeast Asia.

  • Article
    December 17, 2024
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    Indo-Pacific Agri-Food Office opens more opportunities for exporters

    Canada’s new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office serves up more opportunities for exporters.

  • Article
    December 13, 2024
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    Measuring export performance with the right KPIs

    Discover how choosing the right metrics to track can help you understand your business abroad.

  • Article
    December 12, 2024
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    2024: The year of the ballot box

    A global wave of change driven by economic discontent.

  • Article
    December 09, 2024
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    Navigating trade: How the U.S. election could impact Canadian exporters

    Whether you’re exporting to the U.S. or diversifying to other markets, EDC is here to help

  • Trade Matters
    December 04, 2024
    Stuart Bergman, EDC

    Vietnam: A market of pho-nomenal opportunities

    Canada will find opportunities in Vietnam’s evolving economy where we hold comparative advantages

  • Article
    December 02, 2024
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    Reaching global success with mergers and acquisitions

    Three experts explain how to use mergers and acquisitions to succeed globally.

  • Article
    December 02, 2024
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    Growing your business through mergers and acquisitions in 2025

    increasing number of Canadian companies are expanding globally through mergers and acquisitions.

  • Trade Matters
    November 21, 2024
    Stuart Bergman EDC

    Golden years: Confluence of forces drives gold’s rush to new heights

    Gold prices surge due to many factors—including political uncertainty—but market to normalize in 2025

  • Article
    November 08, 2024
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    Doing business in the Philippines: Growing opportunities for Canadian exporters

    Our experts give their top tips on the business opportunities in the Philippines.

  • Trade Matters
    November 07, 2024
    Stuart Bergman EDC

    A new frontier: How artificial intelligence is reshaping cleantech innovation

    A new frontier: How artificial intelligence is reshaping cleantech innovation

  • Article
    November 05, 2024
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    Brazil: A market to watch for Canadian exporters

    As the largest economy in Latin America, Brazil offers vast business potential for Canadian investors

  • Case Study
    A person wearing SRTX tights using long nose pliers to pull on tights demonstrating the products strength.

    SRTX gains access to more working capital with EDC.

    EDC’s guarantee helps SRTX gain access to more working capital.

  • Article
    October 24, 2024
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    CPTPP: Unlocking trade opportunities for Canadian SMEs

    10 things Canadian small- to medium-sized companies need to know about this free trade agreement.

  • Article
    June 07, 2024
    Skyline of Asakusa district, Tokyo, Japan with the Sensō-ji temple in the background. Canadian exporters across key sectors, including agri-food, cleantech, critical minerals and more, can find success doing business in Japan.

    Doing business in Japan: Insights for Canadian exporters

    Take a fresh look at one of Canada’s largest trade markets

  • Article
    May 26, 2024
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    How the upcoming U.S. election could impact Canadian companies

    EDC’s David Weiner offers tips for medium-sized Canadian exporters entering the United States.

  • Trade Matters
    May 09, 2024
    Stuart Bergman, EDC

    Resilience key to thriving in uncertain times

    EDC’s Country Risk Quarterly takes stock of evolving risk landscape

  • Article
    December 10, 2023
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    Service exports boost Canada’s economy and global brand

    The fast-growing service sector contributes significantly to the Canadian economy and job creation.

  • Article
    September 06, 2023
    Smiling Asian man stands in front of Bangkok skyscrapers

    3 markets to watch: Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines

    The Indo-Pacific region offers vast potential for Canadian companies.

  • Article
    July 31, 2023
    Three men, wearing hard hats and vests, stand beside a vehicle looking at a tablet together. Behind them is a green tractor.

    Building trust with Indigenous businesses

    How building relationships with Indigenous businesses helps the Canadian economy to thrive.

  • Blog
    February 27, 2023
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    Made in Canada: Understanding certificates of origin

    Certificates of origin (COs) are legal documents that declare the origin of a product. When you export goods to an overseas customer, you must include a CO with your shipment.

  • Blog
    December 15, 2022
    Man’s hands cradle chess piece as dominos fall

    3 types of political risks and how to manage them

    Learn about the most common types of political risks including real-world examples.

  • Article
    November 28, 2022
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    Top tips for a successful merger or acquisition

    Jean Blondin of Abipa International, an aerospace firm, reveals top tips for an M&A strategy.

  • Article
    November 21, 2022
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    Merger spurs global growth for Quebec aerospace firm

    Quebec’s Abipa International merges with overseas firm as part of global growth strategy.

  • Success Story
    Al Balisky, president and CEO of Meadow Lake Tribal Industrial Investments, inspects stacks of finished lumber products.

    Meadow Lake Tribal Council: Exporting brings home new opportunities

    Steady support keeps this Indigenous-owned sawmill buzzing in a volatile market.

  • Blog
    January 14, 2019
    Exporter’s hand presses on digital tablet of world map at shipyard with cargo freight containers in background.

    CUSMA relief shifts to worries about global protectionism and tariffs

    EDC’s bi-annual Trade Confidence Index survey reveals mood of 1,000 Canadian exporters

  • Blog
    August 14, 2018
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    Why exporters do better

    Research shows that Canadian exporters make an outsized contribution to overall economic activity.

  • Article
    June 29, 2018
    Navigating U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs

    Navigating U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, a list of resources

    A list of U.S. resources to help you determine which Canadian metals are subject to U.S. tariffs.

  • Blog
    June 12, 2018
    Us steel and aluminum tariffs

    U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs: How did we get here?

    Find out how recent historical events led to the U.S. calling Canadian imports a threat to national security.

  • Article
    June 08, 2018
    Canadian tariffs on US

    How Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods may affect your business

    Discover the impact that Canada’s tariffs counter-measures will have on your business.

  • Blog
    June 30, 2017
    10 of Canada’s Most Common Exports

    10 of Canada’s most common exports, eh!

    On July 1st, Canada turns 150 years old. Let’s celebrate by looking at 10 of Canada’s most Canadian exports!

  • Article
    May 12, 2017
    Export Insights from Silver Crystal Sports

    Silver Crystal Sports: Increase exports by being more nimble

    Jeff Silver, co-CEO of Silver Crystal Sports, discusses the importance of being nimble and agile to increase export sales.

  • Article
    May 11, 2017
    Silver Crystal Sports EDC Feature

    To grow beyond North America, Silver Crystal Sports targets Australia

    Learn how Toronto-based company, Silver Crystal Sports, targeted the Australian market to export their product in the $12-billion sports memorabilia industry.

  • Article
    May 10, 2017
    Export Insights from Robotiq

    How Quebec company Robotiq is helping the manufacturing industry

    Robotiq's CEO Samuel Bouchard explains how their robots are helping the manufacturers in 50 countries through automated efficiency.

  • Article
    May 09, 2017
    Robotiq EDC Feature

    Robotiq's technology becomes the industry standard worldwide

    Robotiq's global expansion happened eight years ago, by chance, on a plane. Now the Quebec-based company exports their robots to over 50 countries world wide.

  • Article
    May 05, 2017
    Export Insights from Masitek

    New Brunswick's Masitek finds export success in high-potential markets

    Masitek's CEO Tracy Clinch gives advice on best practices for exporting globally, and what she would have done differently.

  • Article
    May 04, 2017
    Masitek EDC Feature

    Masitek helps global companies minimize product damage with technology

    New Brunswick's Masitek is helping companies worldwide minimize product damage and losses with their devices that mimic real foods in shape, size and weight.

  • Article
    April 27, 2017
    RentMoola EDC Feature

    How RentMoola's fintech is making it easier to pay rent

    Learn how RentMoola leveraged fintech to disrupt the banking industry by creating an online platform to pay rent with a debit or credit card.

  • Article
    April 18, 2017
    Export Insights from Little Miss Chief Gourmet Products

    Little Miss Chief: Knowing the importing rules is essential to success

    B.C.'s Little Miss Chief discusses the importance of how knowing importing countries' rules and regulations is critical to your company's success.

  • Article
    April 17, 2017
    Little Miss Chief Gourmet Products EDC Feature

    B.C. entrepreneur introduces First Nations traditions globally

    A recipe passed down from generation to generation, Little Miss Chief Gourmet Products introduced traditional First Nations gourmet salmon to the world.

  • Article
    April 13, 2017
    Export Insights Western Oiltools

    How Western Oiltools' positive track record helped create export success

    Learn how Western Oiltools' positive track record and listening to the 'pain points' of their customers helped their business thrive and succeed.

  • Article
    April 12, 2017
    Western Oiltools EDC Feature

    Western Oiltools: An innovative family business' path to export success

    Western Oiltools found a way to stop sand from disrupting oil production: they created innovative equipment that improves customer safety and efficiency.

  • Article
    April 11, 2017
    Export Insights Glint Innovation

    Glint Innovation's growth helped by support available for entrepreneurs

    Glint Innovation's co-founder discusses how they, with the help from the Canadian government and MaRS Network, were able to successfully start their business.

  • Article
    April 10, 2017
    Glint Innovation EDC Feature

    Glint Innovation: Discovering customers by being open to new cultures

    Founded by a small group of new Canadians, Glint Innovations has successfully exported their platform by being open to new cultures around the world.

  • Article
    April 06, 2017
    Export Insights Canadian Natural Oils

    Export insights from Canadian Natural Oils' Juanita Corbett

    Choosing and trusting your distributor can be critical to your success abroad. Read more about Canadian Natural Oils' export journey from owner Juanita Corbett.

  • Article
    April 05, 2017
    Canadian Natural Oils EDC Feature

    Canadian Natural Oils' health and wellness exports are in full bloom

    Learn how this entrepreneurial couple transformed an unsightly plant into a lucrative natural oils exporting business, with a help of a good agent-distributor.

  • Article
    March 29, 2017
    Export Insights MyPakage Apparel

    Keys to MyPakage's export success: Customer service and partnerships

    MyPakage Apparel's CEO discusses the art of customer services, the importance of partnerships, and how to adapt to different markets.

  • Article
    March 28, 2017
    MyPakage Apparel EDC Feature

    MyPakage reinforces its supply chain to prepare for new export markets

    To sell their unique idea in a niche market, MyPakage Apparel strengthened its supply chain. Learn how this helped the company find success in new markets.

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