The 8 Verticals

THE 8 VERTICALS: A Practical & Fun 6-Week Journey Into Global TradeNot everyone can be an exporter, but everyone can contribute to the export value chain. In THE 8 VERTICALS, Derek Obasi-entrepreneur, trade finance specialist, and founder of 9QC Inc. & OneShopCentrale-introduces a practical, engaging framework that helps you discover where you belong in the global trade ecosystem. Through an interactive 6-week journey, this book shows you how to identify your current position in the export value chain and chart a path of growth across eight powerful verticals: Production - Creating goods that meet global demand Sourcing - Finding and securing reliable suppliers Processing & Packaging - Adding value and meeting standards Logistics - Moving goods across borders efficiently Trade Finance & Payments - Fueling transactions with money, credit & guarantees Insurance & Risk Management - Protecting deals and minimizing losses Compliance & Certifications - Navigating global rules and standards Market Access & Distribution - Reaching buyers and scaling into new markets Inside, you'll find:? Step-by-step lessons that simplify complex trade concepts? Case studies from Africa-to-World and World-to-Africa trade flows? Worksheets & templates to map your role in the value chain? Weekly quizzes & exercises to check your progress? A final project that helps you design your export growth pathStructured for self-study, classrooms, or professional training, each module blends theory with real-world practice so you can apply what you learn immediately.
By the end, you'll not only understand how exports work-you'll see where you fit in the 8 Verticals of Global Trade, and how to grow from your current position into higher-value roles. This is more than a book. It's your playbook for participating in international commerce.?? Perfect for entrepreneurs, students, SMEs, bankers, logistics professionals, and anyone curious about global trade.