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Image via Flickr by Nickolas Titkov Economists say a weakening ruble, as well U.S. and European sanctions, could wane on an already distressed Russian manufacturing sector. The unstable ruble has already prompted French carmaker Renault to ease off plans to manufacture vans through ZIL (a Russian truck-maker).Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page!…
Image via Flickr by photologue_np If you conduct a Google search of “U.S. talent shortage” you’re going to get approximately 6.5 million results. What does this mean for your business? It means the talent shortage is real, and you need to take steps to assure your company’s success in the coming years. You can fill…
Image via Flickr by gagilas Information management is at the top of the supply chain. Big data, and the innovative algorithms that drive it represent the future of supply chain management and the way companies will interpret bottom-line figures. As new technologies abound, companies are becoming even more creative with the way they analyze and…
Image via Flickr by Mark Hillary Outsourcing the production of goods is not a new thing. Companies know they can manufacture most products for cheaper overseas and still charge consumers high prices. Consumers don’t blink an eye because it is a common business practice that they’ve come to accept. Outsourcing is a business decision —…
Image via Flickr emmajanehw C.H. Robinson is a third-party logistics provider and freight brokerage business. The company provides transportation services to customers both large and small. Recently C.H. Robinson announced an innovative transportation management system (TMS) to help its customers with booking, tracking, and reporting for their shipping needs. Oops! You don’t have permission to…
Image via Flickr by deerkoski The latest model of the world’s premier smartphone, the iPhone 6, will come at a lower cost to consumers at $199. Analysts expect iPhone addicts aren’t the only ones who will benefit from the pricing transition; it’s expected to act as a subsidy for the Asian supply chain, as well.Oops!…