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Image via Flickr by oskay The high-end electric carmaker, Tesla, plans to source raw materials for its battery Gigafactory solely from North America to expedite manufacturing and reduce environmental impact. This is a bold move for the automaker, and one that could prompt other producers and suppliers to rethink their strategy. Read on for more…
Image via Flickr by thienzieyung Gains and loss reports for the first half of 2013 are in, and show mixed signals in terms of our overall economic situation. The economy grew at a sluggish 1.7 percent annual rate for the second quarter (April through June), according to the announcement by the Commerce Department on Wednesday….
Image via Flickr by JLaw45 As 2012 comes to a close, business owners and supply chain managers are preparing for the year ahead by examining their current strategies and forecasting their success in 2013. The supply chain and its importance continue to gain deserved attention. These are the most promising SCM trends for 2013.Oops! You…
Image via Flickr by raebrune Providing chassis for deliveries at U.S. ports is not exactly lucrative, which is why a number of large ocean shipping companies (such as Maersk Line, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, OOCL, NYK Line, and Evergreen) have decided to quit providing this service at several U.S ports, including those at Long Beach…
Image via Flickr by US Department of Labor Unionized labor and manufacturing seem to go production line and hand, and like all historic pairs, the two haven’t always worked well together. As a result of the U.S. Recession unions have taken a huge hit. To understand the pros and cons of unionized labor for both…
Image via Flickr by Eva Renaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer ASOS.com is an online fashion retailer, offering 60,000 products, including womenswear, menswear, footwear, accessories, jewellery and beauty. They offer both brand names and own label merchandise. The retailer rolls out about 1,500 new product lines per week. They service 6.5 million active customers, with about…