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Image via Flickr by Los Amigos Del Fuego It’s unclear whether global instances of procurement fraud are actually on the rise or if law enforcement has just become more vigilant in catching and prosecuting these criminals. Whatever the answer, there have already been many significant cases of procurement fraud identified worldwide in 2013. Here is…
Image via Flickr by Yutaka Tsutano According to Reuters, “Suppliers to Apple Inc (AAPL.O) are scrambling to get enough screens ready for the new iPhone 6 smartphone as the need to redesign a key component disrupted panel production ahead of next month’s expected launch, supply chain sources said.”Oops! You don’t have permission to view this…
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 MDGovpics Manufacturers worry because they are unable to fill as many as 600,000 skilled labor positions, even in the midst of depressing unemployment numbers. While some argue this number is closer to 80,000, the consensus is that there is a skills gap, and the lack of qualified workers is only going…
Image via Flickr by Julien Harneis The 2006 film Blood Diamond shed light on conflict gems mined in warzones. Often these diamonds bring death to the diggers – some of whom are children. Many of these rocks are later used in jewelry sold throughout the world. With consumers being more informed about products than ever…
Image via Flickr by azza-bazoo According to Reuters, “Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp said it is entering Australia’s diesel market by building a $103 million gas oil import terminal to tap growing demand and as a closure of several refineries has squeezed domestic supply of the fuel.”Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page!…