UPS is a full service transportation and logistics company. They can deliver everything from standard packages to temperature-controlled goods throughout the U.S. and around the world. They recently expanded their services to include transportation of biomeds and other dangerous specimens through their International Special Commodities (ISC) program. Other logistics companies do offer this service, but…
On March 6, 2015, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the trade deficit for goods and services has reached $41.8 billion. That’s the highest it has ever been. And, that number is expected to grow because of weak economic growth overseas and a strong dollar. This says a lot about the health of the…
Allergies and food bourne illnesses are becoming more and more common in the U.S. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to prevent these problems from resulting because of misinformation on restaurant menus. New labeling guidelines were just released by the FDA for restaurants and food establishments. The guidelines are supposed to be easier…
Target Corp. has had a rough year — they are still trying to recover from a massive data breach where millions of customers’ credit cards were compromised. On top of that, business has been sluggish compared to competitor Wal-Mart. In an attempt to push through, Target corp. has decided to eliminate several thousand jobs and…
Most of the clothing, electronics, and agricultural goods you buy are not made in the U.S. They are imported from developing countries, such as China. The Obama administration is pushing for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to create fair competition in the Asia-Pacific region. Their goal is to create an environment where “Made in America” goods…
Many car manufacturers are no longer looking to the west coast ports for their supply chain needs. The eight month long labor dispute between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union at the west coast ports caused serious delays. Car manufacturers faced shortages in their electronics, transmissions, and other parts that…
Proctor & Gamble just revealed their plans to build a new factory worth $500 million in West Virginia. The last time they opened a facility was in 2011 just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. The new factory in West Virginia is going to be enormous, covering more than 1 million square feet. The goal…
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 Amazon has been so successful…
Have you ever ordered groceries online? It’s very convenient and easy to do. You pick out everything you want from a website, pay online, and then wait for your groceries to come to your door. Now, Wal-Mart is getting in on that action. They are piloting an online grocery ordering program at three East Valley…
The main railway line between western and eastern Canada was closed after a Canadian Pacific Railway train carrying crude oil derailed on February 14, 2015. The incident happened in Ontario on an eastbound train with 100 cars. The train started in Alberta and derailed in a wooded area 30 miles into Ontario. 29 cars left…