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Image via Flickr by Los Amigos Del Fuego It’s unclear whether global instances of procurement fraud are actually on the rise or if law enforcement has just become more vigilant in catching and prosecuting these criminals. Whatever the answer, there have already been many significant cases of procurement fraud identified worldwide in 2013. Here is…
Image via Flickr L2F1 For decades now, businesses have been using large metal containers to ship their goods around the world. These containers easily transfer from large cargo ships to trains for distribution. However, manufacturers are making larger and larger cargo ships that end up causing supply chain issues.Oops! You don’t have permission to view…
Image via Flickr by star5112 How much money are you willing to pay for a cup of coffee? You’ve probably seen higher prices at the chain coffee stores because the price of coffee beans has more than doubled since January. This is partially due to the major drought in Brazil and other parts of Central…
Image via Flickr JeepersMedia The Kraft Heinz Company eliminated all artificial flavors and preservatives from its macaroni and cheese products in December 2015. Then the company proceeded to sell its products to consumers without announcing the change. Surprisingly, consumers didn’t notice, and Kraft succeeded in performing the largest blind taste test ever. Take a look…
Image via Flickr JeepersMedia Wal-Mart is a retail giant with more brick-and-mortar locations in the U.S. than any other brand. The company boasts “everyday low prices” and appeals to consumers looking to save money on groceries and household items. However, Wal-Mart’s online sales are not as high as the company desires. In August 2016, Wal-Mart…
Image via Flickr komunews Infrastructure across the United States is crumbling. Roads, highways, and bridges need serious attention. However, legislators don’t always agree on how to fix the widespread problems or how to pay for them. As a result, poor infrastructure is taking a toll on supply chains in the United States, with no long-term…