Ryder Systems, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider that offers supply chain management solutions to both small and large companies across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and some areas of Asia. They are a global business that has seen steady growth for several years, especially in their technology and security measures. Their most recent achievement is…
Milk used to be one of those things people would buy no matter what the price. However, a new study shows that this is no longer the case. The millennial generation is consuming less milk on average than over a decade ago. This has created a surplus of milk in the market, and in 2015…
After years of contention, relations between the U.S. and Cuba are finally improving. President Obama is following through on his promise to facilitate communication and work on lifting the embargo. Of course, that action will have to be officially approved by Congress before moving forward. However, some trade bans have already been lifted. People are…
According to the California Health Department, the presence of Listeria monocytogens was found in Shafter at an apple processing facility. As a result, Gala apples and Granny Smith apples from the facility are being recalled nationwide. The affected apples are sold under the brand names “Granny’s Best” and “Big B,” and are supplied by Bidart…
Target recently announced their plans to pull operations from Canada and focus instead solely on their U.S. market. The decision was made after the CEO and business analysts took a close look at operations in Canada and could not find a way to be profitable until at least 2021. Currently, Target Canada has 17,600 employees…
Half of Germany’s electricity is produced by coal and gas power plants. However, the country is pushing for more renewable energy sources. In 2014, the share of renewables in their energy sector increased by 3 percent and fossil fuel use dropped by 7 percent. 2014 also marks the first year in decades where CO2 emissions…
Saudi Arabia has a thriving logistics sector right now and it is expected to boom over the next ten years. Industry experts say that consumer spending is going to see a 6.9 percent growth rate in 2015 alone, causing the logistics sector to see higher demand. That’s good news for this GCC region. The Middle…
The Panama Canal has been the only route for ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans without going around South America for over 100 years. However, Nicaragua just started construction on the Interoceanic Grand Canal of Nicaragua. It is a 278 mile canal through the infamous Magellan Strait that is going to cost…
China has always had one of the fastest growing economies — up until recently, a large chunk of the clothes and products sold in big chain stores came with the label, “Made in China.” However, things have been slowing down for China’s economy since 2009. This raises concerns that their economy could be headed for…
Robots have been replacing human workers for decades, but research shows that there’s going to be a revolution in the supply chain industry. That’s because robots are getting smarter and cheaper. They can be programmed to do just about anything a human can do on the assembly line, packaging station, and many logistics maneuvers.