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Image via Flickr by jdnx The clock is ticking on negotiations that could shut down 15 US ports, an outcome that will have a serious impact on Florida’s economy as well as the nation’s. The contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) will expire on December 29. If…
Image via Flickr by Jonathan New airplane technology from Airbus means that Boeing is going to face issues selling their 777 jumbo jet until they come out with their next generation model. The new planes built today by Airbus are more fuel efficient and need less maintenance. However, Boeing is still optimistic for profits in…
Image via Flickr by Official U.S. Navy Imagery Supply chains dependent on shipping between Europe and Asia could see even higher costs in the coming months. The government in Cairo is seeking ways to increase revenues. Revenues have fallen recently due to a slump in Egypt’s tourist industry and other factors. As President Mohamed Mursi…
Image via Flickr by IntelFreePress Bloomberg calls supply chain management, “The Next Big Thing” and the Wall Street Journal touts it as, “The Hot New MBA”. What’s driving this trend? Here’s the need-to-know of supply chain management in business schools.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure you’re logged in and try…
Image via Flickr by Toolstop QVC has purchased a significant amount of Datalogic’s logistics hardware due to their upscaling in production and the overhaul necessary for their current logistics operations.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure you’re logged in and try again, or contact support.
Image via Flickr by todbaker As the U.S. embarks on its quest for energy independence, relatively new procedures for tapping into our vast supplies of natural gas buried in shale underneath states like Colorado and New York open up opportunities for companies such as Exxon Mobil and Sempra Energy to boost profits, and perhaps the…