Until now, companies and their executives have operated under the assumption that those suppliers with which they spend the most money are those which would impact their business the most if the supplies were disrupted. However, a new study conducted by MIT found no correlation between how much a company spends with any given supplier…
In an attempt to make the supply chains for those bidding on certain projects with the Department of Defense more secure, the Department has issued a new rule. The rule, howeverm, makes it completely unclear what bidders are expected to do, and if a bidder is found to be lacking in regards to supply chain security, they…
As the world’s three largest shipping companies proceed with their plans for an operative alliance as if they had already received regulatory approval (though they have not), the existing G6 alliance is gearing up their operations in preparation to compete with the newly grouped competitors. The big three, known as P3, are moving ahead with…
The primary reason that the Arctic has remained largely undeveloped is the difficulty of transportation and logistics in such harsh climates. Current aircraft require large runways, ground crews, and other infrastructures that are difficult or impossible to build and maintain upon constantly changing beds of ice and snow. But a new aircraft, still in development,…
Hiring for the month of November was strong, according to the Labor Department’s Friday announcement. Businesses added 203,000 new jobs total, and unemployment rates are down to about 7 percent. Many of these jobs were in manufacturing, logistics, and warehouses. But analysts aren’t yet convinced that these new jobs are enough evidence of a strengthening…
The high-speed rail program spearheaded by President Obama was intended to improve access to and service by passenger trains to commuters in the Pacific Northwest, specifically in the state of Washington between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia. However, the same railways used for Amtrak’s commuter trains are shared by freight trains, owned by BNSF Railway,…
Glidewell Distributing began as a single truck delivery company in 1946. It specializes in large and small ticket consumables, including food, tobacco products, and other convenience store type items. Owned and operated by J.W. Glidewell in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the company continued to grow and expand over the years.
The three largest shipping lines, Maersk, MSC and CMA CGM, are proposing an alliance known as the P3 Network Vessel Sharing Agreement. This agreement would allow the three companies to share vessels, port space, and resources in the world’s three largest shipping routes: Asia to Europe, trans-Atlantic, and trans-Pacific. Though the companies are moving forward with plans to enact…
Honda is preparing to open their first new auto manufacturing facility in 23 years. The plant is located just north of Tokyo in the rolling green hills of Yorii. It is one of the most technologically advanced auto manufacturing facilities in the world, making use of new automation technologies that can be used as a…
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) announced their quarterly index for manufacturing growth this quarter through November was up to 57.3 percent, which is a significant improvement over the 56.4 percent reading announced in October. Any percentage over 50 is considered a sign of market growth. This is the highest growth seen in two and…