Facebook is still the most popular social network on the Internet. It has more than 500 million active users and is still growing. That’s why Facebook has long been the marketing target for businesses. Businesses can reach millions of potential customers through this social network without spending a ton of money. All they need to…
The truck driver population in the U.S. is aging. That’s bad news for the supply chain industry, because not enough new truck drivers are entering the labor force to replace the truck drivers who retire. Take a look at what supply chains are doing to address this problem.
The U.S. has been working on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) with the E.U. However, it has been held up by European Parliament because some members are skeptical of the benefits to Europe. Additionally, some citizens are protesting the deal and making their voice known to parliament. There were over 200 complaints and…
Millions of Americans grab a cup of coffee from Starbucks on their way to work each morning. In this niche market, smart business decisions mean this coffee chain stays on top in terms of sales. Starbucks leads the market with an efficient supply chain and careful attention to product sourcing.
Fast food workers around the nation are lobbying for an increased minimum wage. They are proposing $15 per hour because that’s what it takes to support the cost of living in many of the larger cities around the world. Los Angeles, St. Louis, and New York are leading the fight. It’s a controversial subject, and…
May, June, and July 2015 were rough months for businesses in Greece due to political unrest. The banking system has been facing collapse, causing myriad problems in manufacturing and distribution. Greek banks were closed between June 29 and July 20 to prevent money from flooding out of the country, but this also prevented businesses from…
In May 2015, Accenture Federal Services announced that they had acquired Javelin Group. Specific details about the deal were not disclosed to the public. With the acquisition, Accenture plans to expand their capabilities to better help companies and brands with digital transformations, particularly in the international market. The deal is subject to regulatory approval, but…
Coca-Cola is the largest beverage company in the U.S. and the world. 60 percent of their revenue is generated from international markets, and they have a goal of doubling profits by 2020. Part of that plan involves further expansion into China. Coca Cola believes there is great opportunity there because the beverage industry is growing….
The bird flu outbreak in the U.S. is bad news for consumers. It’s driving the cost of eggs and poultry up. In some grocery stores, there are even signs apologizing for the shortages. The biggest shortages are being seen in the processed eggs, such as those used on breakfast sandwiches and containers of liquified eggs….
2015 has seen the biggest bird flu outbreak in history. Countries around the world have been affected, but the U.S. is feeling it the hardest. More than 1.2 million birds have been killed by the disease already, and authorities are baffled on how to contain it. The bird flu outbreak has also been a supply…