At the end of June 2015, the U.S. Senate introduced a proposal for the National Multimodal Freight Policy and Investment Act. This bit of legislation supports economic growth in the U.S. by eliminating chokepoints at critical facilities along highways, ports, and railways. Most goods that are manufactured within the U.S. are shipped across state lines….
Food trucks are trending in the U.S. People love the convenience and unique flair that they offer. You can now find food truck vendors is almost all major cities on any given day. Many cities even host food truck events where you can go to grab a meal. One company that didn’t want to miss…
Pinterest is a social bookmarking site similar to StumbleUpon and Digg. Users can sort through images and save (pin) anything that they want for future reference. Pinterest is an excellent platform for people that love cooking, crafts, and DIY projects because most pins are related to these categories. Businesses within these categories have started to…
In an effort to reduce their impact on the environment, Coca Cola Co. just announced their first PET plastic bottle. It is made entirely from plant materials. Through patented technology, Coca Cola Co. converts the natural sugars in plants into the material used to make these PET bottles. The great thing is that the PET…
About a decade ago, practically everyone was walking around with their iPod, listening to songs downloaded from iTunes. Now, Apple wants to revolutionize the way people listen to music again. In June 2015, Apple announced the launch of their new music streaming service, Apple Music.
At the beginning of June 2015, Campbell Soup Co. signed an agreement to acquire Garden Fresh Gourmet for $231 million. Garden Fresh Gourmet makes dips, salsa, hummus, and tortilla chips. The acquisition will expand the line of products sold by Campbell Soup Co. and keep the company on trend with what consumers want.
Subway is an international brand. They have franchise locations throughout the U.S. and Europe. Subway is known for their sandwiches, but they also sell cookies, chips, drinks, and other add-on items to support their profits. Previously, all of their cookies were produced in the U.S. and shipped to franchises around the world. However, Subway decided…
In May 2015, DHL Express announced their plans to renovate and expand their major airport hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The company will invest $108 million on the project and create approximately 50 new jobs in the Covington, Kentucky, area. The expansion will help DHL Express compete better in global logistics and air…
One of the biggest pieces of supply chain news this year was the delays at the West Coast ports. For more than nine months, the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union could not come to an agreement over their labor contract. This caused organized strike days and all sorts of delays…
During the first quarter of 2015, there were major slowdowns at the West Coast ports because the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union could not come to a consensus over worker contracts. It took clear until May for an agreement to be drawn up that both parties agreed to sign. There…