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Image via Flickr by Janet 59 “Vast amounts of money, combined with a secretive purchasing process, can be a formula for corruption.” Zachary Mehan, a communications assistant at the Transparency International Defence and Security Programme, made this statement in reference to government defence procurement, but it can easily refer to all sectors of the procurement…
Image via Flickr teakwood Reebok has been manufacturing shoes since 1958. The company has always focused on innovation, and it’s now changing the way that it designs and manufactures shoes. The new manufacturing process could mean Reeboks that boast better performance and lower costs. Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure you’re…
Image via Flickr by fiftynightshades The deadly rail accident in Quebec last month, blamed on the lack of proper application of hand brakes on a train carrying crude oil from North Dakota to Canada, has caused more news this week. According to the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. Federal Railroad Administration has issued a letter…
Image via Flickr by subarcticmike On January 9, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced in a press release that increased demand for air cargo could mean a brighter future for the air freight industry. Air freight volumes seen a 1.6% increase over the previous year in November, 2012. At the same time, the wait…
Image via Flickr by dave_7 The American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted Truck Tonnage Index in the for-hire sector increased by 0.6 percent following a 4.7 percent gain in November. This last bump pushed the year 6.2 percent higher for the best performance since 1998. December’s index was 131.7, compared to its level of 130.9 in November. Without…
Image via Flickr by Capt’ Gorgeous Parcelforce Worldwide specializes in express and time guaranteed deliveries around the globe. They deliver to 27 million addresses, covering 99.6 percent of the world’s population. Based in the United Kingdom, Parcelforce Worldwide services 239 countries and territories.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure you’re logged…