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Image via Flickr by Key Foster The UK horse meat scandal continues to grow as officials investigate deeper. Over the last 7 years, the UK Border Agency has seized over 48 tons of meat entering the country illegally and doesn’t have the resources to control the problem alone. Government representatives are meeting with food industry…
Image via Flickr by familymwr Advances in web technology have opened a door of opportunity for procurement professionals. With an automated procurement system, including pay-to-procure, in-house, and stand-alone marketplaces, e-procurement provides a means for reducing costs, standardizing processes, and more. It’s a tactic being used by government agencies and companies in both private and public…
Image via Flickr by rafael-castillo On April 3, a fire broke out at GE Appliance Park in Louisville, Kentucky. Firefighters are still on the scene dealing with hot spots, but the fire has mostly been contained. It caused heavy damage throughout the building and soot has traveled to nearby neighborhoods. GE is experiencing some production…
Image via Flickr by maltman23 A new survey released by PwC entitled, “Global Supply Chain Survey 2013” looks at the practices and experiences of 500 executives from around the globe, and has helped determine the importance of viewing the business’ supply chain as a vital asset to a solid business strategy. The survey examined executives…
Image via Flickr by mkhmarketing Pinterest is a social bookmarking site similar to StumbleUpon and Digg. Users can sort through images and save (pin) anything that they want for future reference. Pinterest is an excellent platform for people that love cooking, crafts, and DIY projects because most pins are related to these categories. Businesses within…
Image via Flickr by Photographing Travis Self-driving cars could revolutionize the automobile industry. The idea is that they take the element of human error out of driving. However, that’s not what tests are showing on the roads of California. Four self-driving cars have gotten into accidents since permits were issued for them to be on…