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Image via Flickr by U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. Fifth Fleet The government shutdown, combined with new acts of terrorism along the Suez canal, and the normal incidents of piracy combine to complicate shipping endeavors worldwide. According to sources at the Port of Savannah, where all eleven Suez shipping services call upon for shipments to…
Image via Flickr by flazingo_photos In recent news, Russia and China have been working together on several trade agreements. They currently have a gas deal and an agricultural deal in the works, as well as credit agreements. Some people argue this could hurt the world’s economy, particularly the U.S. dollar. China and Russia are definitely…
Image via Flickr by dionhinchcliffe Cloud ERPs (enterprise-resource-planning) are taking the manufacturing world by storm (pun intended). But is the hype hotter than the strategy itself, and will it work for your business? Emergent technology is marketed as the best new solution; what really counts is the reliability and usability of the solution your company…
Image via Flickr by Cummings Properties Replacing HVAC units, electrical equipment, lighting, hardware, and cleaning equipment sounds like an expensive prospect, especially for businesses struggling to recover from the recent economic recession. However, those businesses taking advantage of Energy Star products save money and increase profits in several ways.Oops! You don’t have permission to view…
Image via Flickr by David Schiersner Adidas is a leader in retail footwear and clothing. Customers love their sporty look, comfortable fit, and innovative designs. To achieve these results, Adidas has sought out the best suppliers around the world. Many of those suppliers were formerly in Asia, but in 2014, Adidas decided to take their…
Image via Flickr by eutrophication&hypoxia Outside of Detroit and Chicago, economists are citing a second chance for new manufacturing hubs, as well as revivals of long-standing manufacturing micro economies that have slowed in recent years. Recovery persists for the U.S. job market as New York shows signs of life for manufacturing. A 2013 yearend report…