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Image via Flickr MarioSpann As technology improves, robots are poised to take over factory floors around the world. This includes tasks that go beyond basic repetition. Whirlpool is one brand that is turning to robotics in its manufacturing processes. The company has implemented several new robots this year and doesn’t have plans of slowing down.Oops!…
Image via Flickr perspec_photo88 Retailers, banks, insurance companies, and government agencies have all seen an increase in cyberattacks. The consequences can range from supply chain delays to customer data loss to reputation damage. With such serious consequences, increased security is an issue that has been on the agenda in Washington for a long time. Luckily,…
Image via Flickr komunews Infrastructure across the United States is crumbling. Roads, highways, and bridges need serious attention. However, legislators don’t always agree on how to fix the widespread problems or how to pay for them. As a result, poor infrastructure is taking a toll on supply chains in the United States, with no long-term…
Image via Flickr Keith Yahl The Panama Canal recently expanded its locks to accommodate larger cargo ships. This has had a major impact on ports in the United States because they’ll need to unload cargo ships more quickly and to accommodate larger ships. To prepare, American ports are spending money on upgrades.Oops! You don’t have…
Image via Flickr by JeepersMedia According to Fifa.com, “Nine days ahead of the Opening Game of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, FIFA and its Partner Hyundai/Kia staged a ceremony at the Arena de Sao Paulo where a dedicated transportation fleet of over one thousand vehicles was ceremonially handed over for usage during the event.”Oops! You…
Image via Flickr by US Department of Labor Unionized labor and manufacturing seem to go production line and hand, and like all historic pairs, the two haven’t always worked well together. As a result of the U.S. Recession unions have taken a huge hit. To understand the pros and cons of unionized labor for both…