The latest U.S. Export Promotion Program features benefits for small businesses. However, recent news shows the program will also take strides to help bigger companies. The program will enter its next phase this year as the latter half of the mission that began in 2010. Read on for more on the next stage of the…
In its latest manufacturing move, General Electric Co. (GE) will invest $50 million in a U.S.-based 3D printing plant. The facility aims to produce high-tech plane parts, including jet engines. It’s a move that’s on course with the aviation industry’s current direction.
Trader Joes positions itself as an offbeat grocer that’s (somewhat) locally-minded, but rumors about the company’s less than honest practices have been surfacing as of late. These days, consumers want to know where their food is coming from – whether it’s farm to table or a change in the label. Trader Joes may be subject…
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has received mixed coverage recently in its latest string of headlines, beginning with a recent fraud charge, followed by a lucrative partnership, and then a recall.
With sound cannons on the streets, speeding may no longer sound like a good idea. Several states are considering introducing sound cannons to their roads, but are these interposing devices worth the risk?
According to the New York Times, “China’s manufacturing sector rebounded in June, showing signs of growth for the first time this year, according to a purchasing managers’ index (PMI) released on Monday. The preliminary reading of the P.M.I. survey for June, compiled by Markit and published by HSBC, rose to 50.8 points, up from a…
The Rana Plaza tragedy in Bangladesh serves as a warning to many fashion stores and clothing manufacturers — or at least it should. Far too few clothing producers know how or where their clothes are really made. H&M, in stark contrast, is both ethical and sustainable, and stands as an inspiration for competitors.
According to Bloomberg News, “Wal-Mart is counting on its online operations to help fuel sales as it grapples with a slowdown both at home and abroad. The Indian website is only for existing users of its members-only cash-and-carry stores and may help draw orders from small businesses more than 20 kilometers (12 miles) from outlets…
Consumers rarely notice the glass on their phone until they crack it. Yet companies are constantly aware of the thousands of hours they’ll spend on support and customer service for the same issue – regardless of the device’s warranty. Finding a durable alternative screen option is beneficial for all parties.
Recent reports related to Apple’s iPhone 6 show the company is beefing up its manufacturing operations to support the impending smartphone launch.