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Image via Flickr by public.resource.org Amazon is one of the best known online retailers on the Internet. They sell everything from books and media to clothing and home décor. When you go to Amazon’s website, you can search for products and then compare prices from several different companies, including the cost of shipping. That’s why…
Image via Flickr by Carl Wycoff Fifteen years ago, the U.S. banned imports of beef from Ireland because of mad cow disease. Now, the ban is being lifted. This will boost the euro beef industry by millions of dollars, particularly in Ireland. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has performed strict inspections at beef production facilities in…
Image via Flickr by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Companies that hire unpaid interns may want to pay closer attention to how they set up their internship programs. A recent ruling by a New York judge suggests that unpaid interns who don’t receive the guidance and mentorship required by law can sue their employers for…
Image via Flickr darinmarshall On August 31, 2016, Hanjin Shipping filed for bankruptcy protection. Ports refused to accept containers from the company or started charging exorbitant rates, out of fear they wouldn’t be compensated. The collapse of Hanjin Shipping is the largest container shipping bankruptcy in history, and its effect on international supply chains is…
Image via Flickr by westonhighschoollibrary Several companies are investigating 3D printing because it could revolutionize the supply chain industry. Instead of having items made in a third-world country and then shipped around the world, 3D printing opens up the possibility of making products anywhere and minimizing shipping needs. This means 3D printing could save companies…
Image via Flickr by Jeepersmedia U.S. based Penske Logistics LLC just came to an agreement with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. to purchase Transfreight North America. Penske is an established leader in the logistics industry and this acquisition will place them to excel and rapidly grow. Both companies are customer focused with similar cultures. The acquisition…