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Image via Flickr by ahenobarbus In recent years, the automotive industry has made great strides in improving sustainability and supply chain transparency. The 2017 launch of DRIVE Sustainability, a partnership that includes 10 major automakers, promises additional progress toward a more sustainable industry. Learn which automakers have joined DRIVE Sustainability and how this important partnership…
Image via Flickr by Jason A. Howie On March 6, 2015, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the trade deficit for goods and services has reached $41.8 billion. That’s the highest it has ever been. And, that number is expected to grow because of weak economic growth overseas and a strong dollar. This says…
Image via Flickr by MDGovpics Global Manufacturing Outlook 2013, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit of KPMG, is a comprehensive report comprising of answers from 300 senior executives representing five different industries. Now that the results have been released to the public, it is clear that the way companies are achieving a competitive advantage is…
Image via Flickr by VOCAL-NY (Voices of Community Activists & Leaders) Fast food workers across the country are demanding higher pay in their “Fight for 15” campaign. Protestors claim that it’s not possible to live on the current minimum wage and that it should be raised to $15 per hour. McDonald’s seems to be getting…
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 Joe Goldberg Businesses often don’t take the time to research the small details of their logistics and manufacturing. They make decisions based on costs projected by their vendors and subcontractors. This means vendors have been able to get away with practices that are not acceptable, such as slavery.Oops! You don’t have…