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SUMMARY:FedEx International Services and Powering Global Connections Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Bradley University are presenting a no-cost\, two-part webinar on the roles of integrated carriers\, like FedEx\, and freight forwarders\, like BDG International\, to enable companies to choose the right shipping partner at the right time.\n\n \n\nYears of bottlenecks and a rapidly evolving global transport environment loom over companies' shipping strategies. Moreover\, many businesses\, from retailers to manufacturers\, find themselves reevaluating their existing shipping solutions\, as they grow.  How do my shipping needs dictate my options? When should I use an integrated carrier and when should I use a freight forwarder? Is it best to commit to using one provider for all my shipping? These questions and many more will be answered by our experts to enable you to get the most out of your shipping partnerships\n\n\n\nJoin your local FedEx International Sales Team to learn more about FedEx's international service offerings.  From e-commerce to global air freight\, FedEx has a solution to support your small-to-medium-sized business.  Take advantage of complementary tools and resources available and gain a better understanding of how FedEx can power your global connections.\n\n \n\nTOPICS OF DISCUSSION: \n\n	FedEx Services \n	Global Export Air Freight\n	FedEx International Connect Plus\n	FedEx Logistics\n	FedEx Resources \n\nSPEAKERS:\n\n\n\nScott DeWitte\, Sales Executive International Sales\n\nScott started his transportation sales career with Emery Worldwide. He has been with FedEx for 22 years with the last 5 years specializing in International Sales."What I enjoy the most as an International Sales Specialist is helping small and medium accounts grow their international business.  Many customers can be a little anxious about growing their business overseas but with FedEx\, there are many resources and departments that can assist them and help grow their business.  I work with the best team and people in the transportation and supply chain business." Scott holds a B.A. in Organizational Studies from Bethel University (Minnesota).\n\n \n\nKristen Duckmann\, Regional Sales Manager\, U.S. International Sales\, FedEx\n\nKristen has been with FedEx for 11 years with the last 6 years specializing in International Sales. She supports a Team of 9 International Sales Specialists in Illinois\, Iowa and Wisconsin. "What I enjoy most about International Sales is consulting with small and medium business to support their plans of global e-commerce. Navigating country requirements and utilizing resources reduces the scare factor   FedEx has a myriad of support mechanisms available for review. I learn something new every day." Kristen holds a B.A. in Integrated Strategic Communications from the University of Kentucky.\n\n \n\nAmelia Smarto\, Sales Executive International\, FedEx\n\nAmelia started her career in International Sales with FedEx. Her 1 year anniversary was on June 5\, 2024. "Over the past year at FedEx\, I have enjoyed being able to play a part in helping our customers grow their business internationally and forming long lasting relationships!" Amelia holds a B.S. in International Business and Marketing from Bradley University (Peoria IL)
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:&nbsp\;<span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Bradley University are presenting a no-cost\, two-part webinar on the roles of integrated carriers\, like FedEx\, and freight forwarders\, like BDG International\, to enable companies to choose the right shipping partner at the right time.</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Years of bottlenecks and a rapidly evolving global transport environment loom over companies&rsquo\; shipping strategies. Moreover\, many businesses\, from retailers to manufacturers\, find themselves reevaluating their existing shipping solutions\, as they grow.&nbsp\; How do my shipping needs dictate my options? When should I use an integrated carrier and when should I use a freight forwarder? Is it best to commit to using one provider for all my shipping? These questions and many more will be answered by our experts to enable you to get the most out of your shipping partnerships</span><br />\n<br />\nJoin your local FedEx International Sales Team to learn more about FedEx&rsquo\;s international service offerings.&nbsp\; From e-commerce to global air freight\, FedEx has a solution to support your small-to-medium-sized business.&nbsp\; Take advantage of complementary tools and resources available and gain a better understanding of how FedEx can power your global connections.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif">TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: </span></span></strong>\n<ul>\n	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif">FedEx Services </span></span></li>\n	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif">Global Export Air Freight</span></span></li>\n	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif">FedEx International Connect Plus</span></span></li>\n	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif">FedEx Logistics</span></span></li>\n	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif">FedEx Resources </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<strong><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif">SPEAKERS:</span></span></strong><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif">Scott DeWitte\, </span></span></strong><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif">Sales Executive International Sales</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif">Scott started his transportation sales career with Emery Worldwide. He has been with FedEx for 22 years with the last 5 years specializing in International Sales.&ldquo\;What I enjoy the most as an International Sales Specialist is helping small and medium accounts grow their international business.&nbsp\; Many customers can be a little anxious about growing their business overseas but with FedEx\, there are many resources and departments that can assist them and help grow their business.&nbsp\; I work with the best team and people in the transportation and supply chain business.&rdquo\; Scott holds a B.A. in Organizational Studies from Bethel University (Minnesota).</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif">Kristen Duckmann\, </span></span></strong><span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif">Regional Sales Manager\, U.S. International Sales\, FedEx</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif">Kristen has been with FedEx for 11 years with the last 6 years specializing in International Sales. She supports a Team of 9 International Sales Specialists in Illinois\, Iowa and Wisconsin. &ldquo\;What I enjoy most about International Sales is consulting with small and medium business to support their plans of global e-commerce. Navigating country requirements and utilizing resources reduces the scare factor &ndash\; FedEx has a myriad of support mechanisms available for review. I learn something new every day.&rdquo\; Kristen holds a B.A. in Integrated Strategic Communications from the University of Kentucky.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif"><strong>Amelia Smarto\, </strong>Sales Executive International\, FedEx</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:#222222"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif">Amelia started her career in International Sales with FedEx. Her 1 year anniversary was on June 5\, 2024. &ldquo\;Over the past year at FedEx\, I have enjoyed being able to play a part in helping our customers grow their business internationally and forming long lasting relationships!&rdquo\; Amelia holds a B.S. in International Business and Marketing from Bradley University (Peoria IL)</span></span>
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