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Image via Flickr by Sidduz Since the début of the first Mac desktop in 1984, PCs have steadily gained favoritism among consumers over Macs. In 2004, there were about 55 times as many PCs sold than Apple computers. Macs begin to gain more acceptance around this time, but it wasn’t until the launch of the…
Image via Flickr by Janitors Apple is doing well. They had an amazing fiscal year because of iPhone 6 sales. Part of their success was a result of expansion into the mobile market in China and sales there. Apple has big plans for further business in China, and this is supported by their already strong…
Image via Flickr ProgressOhio Over the past few years, advocacy organizations and consumers alike have brought attention to slave labor and other forced labor situations present in supply chains. As a result, many companies have committed to researching their procurement line to ensure that they don’t rely on these practices. Now, President Obama has signed…
Image via Flickr by Curimedia | P H O T O G R A P H Y Every Year, the CIPS Middle East Awards recognizes companies and individuals who excel in procurement and supply chain processes. A ceremony is held in May to present the awards in 11 categories, with an overall winner. In 2015,…
Image via Flickr by Trostle The $382 billion global beauty business, with $55 billion in makeup alone, may see an uglier side of the industry with the recent introduction of Mink, a proprietary 3D printer that allows users to print open-source cosmetics. Some of the top makeup manufacturers based in the United States and Europe…
Image via Flickr by Julien Harneis The 2006 film Blood Diamond shed light on conflict gems mined in warzones. Often these diamonds bring death to the diggers – some of whom are children. Many of these rocks are later used in jewelry sold throughout the world. With consumers being more informed about products than ever…