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Image via Flickr by Amber325 Food recalls cause problems at every step in the supply chain. Beech-Nut Nutrition of Amsterdam in New York learned that first hand when they had to recall some of their baby food in April 2015 because of possible glass shards. A consumer complained about a small piece of glass that…
Image via Flickr by thisisbossi Amazon is just days away from the alleged launch of its highly anticipated smartphone. The 3D device, that will likely debut on June 18, could change the game when it comes to the future of smartphone concepts. It could also transform the way consumers think of tech companies.Oops! You don’t…
Image via Flickr by chipmunk_1 As more producers seek to placate local foodies and decrease global hunger, they come up with incredibly innovative ideas. Of these, vertical farming is quickly taking the world by storm. The most important question involves whether this type of farming is sustainable —and if it’ll do any good. Oops! You…
Image via Flickr by Seattleye Supply chain disruptions are inevitable. What’s important is how a company faces these obstacles and what actions they take to overcome them. “Building Resilience in Supply Chains” was the focus of this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting on January 24th. The report addresses common uncontrollable risks of global supply…
Image via Flickr byeangel The United States recently lifted decades-long restrictions on trade with Cuba. FedEx now plans to open air cargo services to and from the country to expand its global distribution reach. FedEx is the first American air cargo company to submit such an application to the United States Department of Transportation (DOT)….
Image via Flickr by Whitez Bitcoin really is a brilliant idea. It is essentially a peer-to-peer currency system that allows people to transfer money to each other without the middle men of banks. Plus, there are no transaction fees , the currency can be used anywhere in the world, and anonymity is allowed. However, bitcoin…