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Image via Flickr Ingrid Taylar The Port of Oakland reached an all-time high for container volume at the end of 2016. Growth continues to soar at the port, and loaded containers account for 52 percent of all volume. Check out what enabled the Port of Oakland to set the record and how other West Coast…
Image via Flickr by Atomic Taco UPS, and to a smaller degree FedEx, have fallen under fire by both consumers and retailers for failing to meet Christmas delivery deadlines. However, they were in fact victims of a perfect storm of problems that made on time deliveries impossible. According to industry sources, retailers and the weather conditions…
Image via Flickr david.nikonvscanon Environmentalists have been pushing for widespread solar power use for years because it’s renewable and clean. Much of the resistance they encounter results from an unwillingingness to pay the high initial cost of setting up the solar power infrastructure. Luckily, the cost of solar power won’t be a problem forever. Analysts…
Image via Flickr by david nikonvscanon Countries around the world are adding more capacity for renewable energy at an incredible rate. It is a race to see who can lower their dependence on fossil fuels, coal, natural gas, and oil first by implementing solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources. Some of the leaders around…
Image via Flickr by Investing in Gold The World Bank didn’t paint a happy picture for commodity prices following a lackluster 2013. Gold prices are expected to take a huge hit, dropping during the course of 2014 by 16 percent to $1,050, down from its current price of $1,251 per troy ounce, according to Goldman…
Image via Flickr by Invernesstrucker Perishables cause a headache for supply chains because of the need for refrigeration. However, consumers want fresh foods and companies must learn how to deliver with a cold chain to stay competitive. Let’s take a look at the delicate balance companies must achieve between costs, regulations, and speed.Oops! You don’t…