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Image via Flickr by Official U.S. Navy Imagery According to newly released data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration in its 2010 Manufacturing Energy Consumption Survey, U.S. manufacturing facilities are producing about the same amount of goods while lowering their energy costs and consumption tremendously. According to the report, the U.S. manufacturing sector decreased its…
Image via Flickr by Janet 59 “Vast amounts of money, combined with a secretive purchasing process, can be a formula for corruption.” Zachary Mehan, a communications assistant at the Transparency International Defence and Security Programme, made this statement in reference to government defence procurement, but it can easily refer to all sectors of the procurement…
Image via Flickr by Steve Jurvetson At the beginning of September, Nevada Legislators approved Tesla’s $5 billion Gigafactory to be built in Reno. The state wooed Tesla with a $1.25 billion incentive package. The package included several tax credits and abatements as well as a discount on electricity and free land. The state beat out…
Image via Flickr by mckaysavage The cost of coffee, including by-the-cup and grocery store bag sales, is expected to rise in cities all over the world due to a coffee manufacturing shortage related to drought in Brazil, exporter of one-third of the world’s coffee supply.Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page! Make sure…
Image via Flickr by JLaw45 As 2012 comes to a close, business owners and supply chain managers are preparing for the year ahead by examining their current strategies and forecasting their success in 2013. The supply chain and its importance continue to gain deserved attention. These are the most promising SCM trends for 2013.Oops! You…
Image via Flickr by David Schiersner Adidas is a leader in retail footwear and clothing. Customers love their sporty look, comfortable fit, and innovative designs. To achieve these results, Adidas has sought out the best suppliers around the world. Many of those suppliers were formerly in Asia, but in 2014, Adidas decided to take their…