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To Fend Off Competitors, Port of L.A. Plans to Put Billions Into Infrastructure Improvements
The Port of Los Angeles will invest billions of dollars in transportation infrastructure to maintain its ranking as the largest U.S. container port, according to the 2012-2017 strategic plan it just released.
Ryder Creates Website Aimed at Hiring More Veterans
Ryder System Inc. has launched a new military-recruiting website, to help veterans match their skills with open positions at the provider of commercial transportation and supply-chain management services.
Why No Interest in Low-Interest Loans for the Merchant Marine Fleet?
A recent S&P credit-rating report on the end-of-life of the U.S. merchant marine fleet over the next few years read more like an obituary than a financial analysis: "Weak credit quality, challenging capital market conditions and reduced access to government-guaranteed loans could spell doom for many U.S. shipowners," said S&P analyst Funmi Afonja.
Recession Behind It, the TMS Market Drives Forward
After being affected by the global economic downturn, the transportation management system (TMS) market, like many other enterprise software markets, has bounced back strongly, according to a new ARC Advisory Group study.
Korean Company Uses RFID to Track and Monitor Pharmaceuticals Through Supply Chain
Korea's largest pharmaceutical company, Hanmi Pharmaceutical, is testing a radio frequency identification system at five of its wholesalers, as well as at five retailer locations throughout the nation.
Drug Counterfeiting Is Not Just a Third-World Problem
According to Interpol, the return on investment for counterfeiting pharmaceuticals can be over 20 times more than the return on dealing illegal drugs. In addition to making more money, counterfeiters usually face relatively lower penalties if caught.
Times Article Spurs Wal-Mart to Look Into Allegations of Bribery by Its Executives in Mexico
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s probe of possible bribery in Mexico may prompt executive departures and steep U.S. government fines if it reveals senior managers knew about the payments and didn't take strong enough action, corporate governance experts said.
Rumors of Best Buy's Imminent Demise May Be Highly Exaggerated
Best Buy is viewed by many analysts as being in a desperate fight for its life. In previous years its stellar financial results were strongly fueled by the collapse of such competitors as PC America and Circuit city. But now Best Buy is the last man standing and its survival is entirely dependent on its own efforts to respond to marketplace shifts.
The Evidence Is In: Continuous Improvement Programs Pay Off
If you're a CEO who thinks lean and Six Sigma can be left to the plant manager or a continuous-improvement (CI) specialist simply to improve factory operations, think again.
When in Doubt, Get a Consultant to Help You Make the Right Technology Choice
Buying a large enterprise software system is not something that many organizations do on a regular basis. While software vendors are constantly hyping the benefits of their particular system, buyers do not necessarily have the background needed to separate the wheat from the chaff.
Online Retailing and Supply Chain - A Sneak Peak at ASOS
Can Manufacturers Determine Retail Pricing on Imported Products?
Buy low, sell high. Pretty simple. But a case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court tests whether manufacturers can prevent retailers from buying their products for the lowest price simply by, for example, printing the labels for the products outside the United States.
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