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Image via Flickr by MDGovpics Global Manufacturing Outlook 2013, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit of KPMG, is a comprehensive report comprising of answers from 300 senior executives representing five different industries. Now that the results have been released to the public, it is clear that the way companies are achieving a competitive advantage is…
Image via Flickr by podknox As more electric car options are made available to consumers and fleet vehicle operators, several things are becoming clear. First, the cost of these automobiles (though often offset by government subsidies) is still higher than the cost of gas powered vehicles. Second, the electric cars may not be as beneficial…
Image via Flickr by usdol According to NASDAQ, “CEO Mary Barra said General Motors will invest $2.8 billion in Brazil over the next five years. Speaking to reporters in Brasilia after meeting President Dilma Rousseff, Barra said the new investment will [be] spent on new products, technology and maintaining plants. She said there were some…
Image via Flickr by BrianSwan Glidewell Distributing began as a single truck delivery company in 1946. It specializes in large and small ticket consumables, including food, tobacco products, and other convenience store type items. Owned and operated by J.W. Glidewell in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the company continued to grow and expand over the years.Oops! You…
Image via Flickr by Mike Mozart Using locally sourced food has become increasingly popular among foodies, home cooks, and restaurants, thanks in part to Chipotle. The restaurant relies on locally sourced meat and produce. It goes to great lengths to improve local economies, cut down on energy, and make sustainable choices.Oops! You don’t have permission…
Europe’s economy has not bounced back from recession like the United States, and there are several things that need to be fixed before it can. Policy makers must enact reforms, and that’s going to be difficult. Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Jamie Dimon said, “They have all the same structural issues that…