Jim Wyer
@JimIntlBusiness
Shaping the new generation of International Business and Supply Chain professionals by combining my decades of experience and ever evolving teaching strategies.
#senecaproud @SenecaPoly @SenecaBusiness Our International Transportation class started the day with an engaging tour of Seneca's Shipping and Receiving operations. Students observed various types of trucks unloading & loading processes, to essential equipment, such as forklifts.

#senecaproud @SenecaPoly @SenecaBusiness Thank you to ASCM Toronto Chapter for inviting our students from BAO, SCM, TCS to Tom Paul's, SCL Search Consultants, webinar on developing strategies for career success for Supply Chain Professionals.

#senecaproud @SenecaPoly @SenecaBusiness Week 2 of our Supply Chain Management course (IBS), found our students touring Seneca's shipping & receiving areas at both the Newnham & Markham campuses. This firsthand experience will help reinforce key concepts in upcoming sessions.

#senecaproud @SenecaPoly @SenecaBusiness @SenecaAlumni Earlier this week, the ASCM Toronto Chapter, in collaboration with the Peel Chapter, hosted the second of two webinars in their Student Educational Forum series. This session focused on Sustainable Procurement and…

#senecaproud @SenecaBusiness @SenecaPoly @SenecaAlumni Our Winter semester may be over, but our Seneca ASCM student members—both graduating students and aspiring supply chain professionals—are still showing up and staying engaged. Why? Because they’re committed to their future…

#senecaproud @SenecaPoly @SenecaBusiness @SenecaAlumni Born in Ontario to parents who proudly served in the Canadian Armed Forces, my life was shaped by values rooted in service, unity, and inclusion. My father’s role in fighting in another country’s conflict taught me the…
#senecaproud @SenecaBusiness @SenecaPoly @SenecaAlumni With the trade war with the United States intensifying, gaining a clear understanding of how tariffs are applied — including when, by whom, and who is initially responsible for paying these taxes — has become crucial. These…

#senecaproud @SenecaBusiness @SenecaPoly @SenecaAlumni What a fantastic DISC day! Students from our Supply Chain Management (SCM), Purchasing and Supply Management (BAO), International Transportation & Customs (TCS), and Part-Time Studies SCM programs had an incredible…
#senecaproud @SenecaBusiness @SenecaPoly @SenecaAlumni Our next stop on DISC was the Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto. While it may not be widely recognized, Supply Chain plays a crucial role in reducing food insecurity. Our students were impressed by the precise coordination…


Our first stop on DISC was the LCBO Distribution Center in Whitby. With over 10,000 steps logged (at least for me!), we explored the facility from top to bottom — including plenty of stair climbing — to witness the impressive operations firsthand. From unloading FCLs (both with…

#senecaproud @SenecaBusiness @SenecaPoly @SenecaAlumni Our semester's Day in the Supply Chain (DISC) kicked off with students from our SCM, TCS, BAO, and Part-Time Learning programs boarding the bus at 7:15 AM. Their destinations: LCBO and Daily Bread Food Bank.

#senecaproud @SenecaPoly @SenecaBusiness Over 50 students BAO, IBS, SCM, TCS, Part time studies with 10 professors & 2 live classes, participated in our Amazon virtual tour. The tour provided an in-depth look at Amazon’s state-of-the-art fulfillment centers. All I can say is WOW!

@senecaproud @SenecaPoly @SenecaBusiness What better way to bring real-world business experience to our International Trade Practitioner candidates (IBS) than by using business cases to highlight classroom theories? Thank you to Steven Litt, President of Spitfire Global Corp.

#senecaproud @SenecaPoly @SenecaBusiness Our International Trade Practitioner candidates (IBS) had a unique opportunity to gain an insider's perspective on the purpose and operations of the Daily Bread Food Bank, presented by Heather Valentino, VP. Thank you Heather!

#senecaproud @SenecaPoly @SenecaBusiness Our IBS students are actively engaging in webinars, seminars, and business events. Maria Osea, Career Development Practitioner at Seneca Works, led a "tune-up" session to empower students in showcasing their talents/skills to business.

#senecaproud @SenecaPoly @SenecaBusiness Fresh from his trip from Mexica and speaking from Chicago, Ljubo Stankovic Director International Tootsie Roll Industries, brought todays business world in choosing distributors, to our International Trade Practitioner-candidates (IBS).

#senecaproud @SenecaPoly @SenecaBusiness Today,day 1 of Reading Week,Team Seneca gathered for an in-person coaching session in preparation for the upcoming ASCM Toronto Case Competition. Prof. Debi Tziatis,guest speaker, gave valuable guidance on professionalism in presentations

#senecaproud @SenecaPoly @SenecaBusiness What better way to provide a road map to employment for our International Trade Practitioner-candidates (IBS) then bringing the experts to them. Thank you Tom Pauls, SCL Search Consultants for your robust and insightful presentation!

#senecaproud @SenecaPoly @SenecaBusiness When evaluating the depth of experience in your professors, consider commitment to the industry. I’m proud to be a member of the 40-year club at CITT (Canadian Institute of Traffic & Transportation), honored with 3 others at CITT event.

#senecaproud @SenecaPoly @SenecaBusiness Our International Trade Practitioner candidates (IBS) had took a virtual tour of Indigenous art displayed at Seneca's Newnham Campus. A special thanks to Professor Vincent Woodruff for bringing the significance of the artwork to life.
