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Pepsi's Sustainability Initiatives Reportedly Save Company $375M
PepsiCo's environmental sustainability programs saved the company more than $375m since its goals were established in 2010, according to Pepsi's 2014 sustainability report.
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The 'Financialization' of Business Is Taken to Task
Free-market capitalism says that the only purpose of business is to create shareholder value and that the unfettered market can regulate itself. In the last 30 years, that definition changed to, "the only purpose of business is to create shareholder value measured by short-term results and with little or no regulation."
GE Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to Group Promoting Women in Manufacturing Vertical
Women in Manufacturing has received a $100,000 grant from the GE Foundation.
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Robotics? It's Still Cheaper to Do Things Manually for Most Companies. But That May Be Changing.
It has been roughly four decades since industrial robots - with mechanical arms that can be programmed to weld, paint and pick up and place objects with monotonous regularity - first began to transform assembly lines in Europe, Japan and the U.S. Yet walk the floor of any manufacturer, from metal shops to electronics factories, and you might be surprised by how many tasks are still performed by human hands - even some that could be done by machines.
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Maker's Row Launches 'Made in America' Online Store
Maker's Row, provider of a service that enables brands to locate manufacturers for the creation of products in the U.S., has launched a "Made in America" online store.
Daymon Worldwide Opens Merchandise Showroom in Philadelphia
Daymon Worldwide's Omni Global Sourcing Solutions has opened an 8,500-square foot showroom in Philadelphia for seasonal and general merchandise imports.
Trucking Finds Difficulty in Hiring Enough Engine Technicians with Computer Training
As trucks have become more advanced, transportations companies are increasingly in need of technicians with computer skills. But truck operators say negative perceptions of the industry are making it difficult to compete for tech-savvy talent.
Did VW Puncture Credibility of Other Automakers' Diesel Technology?
The Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal has tanked the company's stock price, ousted its top executive and could ultimately cost the world's top automaker tens of billions of dollars. It may also destroy the credibility of diesel technology from all automakers.
Big Data Analytics Could Be Key to Improving Your Manufacturing
Harnessing data is crucial: Two-thirds of companies participating in a 2012 MIT Sloan survey said using analytics gave them a competitive edge. Most factories could use the boost.
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Slight Growth Seen for 2015 Holiday Sales; Online Purchases Are Bright Spot
Retailers should see a moderate increase in holiday sales in the stores and online this year, according to Deloitte's annual retail holiday sales forecast.
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Target Tests Delivery of Online Grocery Orders
Target is testing the online grocery delivery waters. The Minneapolis-based discounter has teamed with Instacart, the online grocery delivery service that started in 2012, to let shoppers in the Minneapolis area order fruits and other perishables, as well as household, pet and baby products, and have them delivered to their homes in as little as an hour.
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Siemens CEO Says Company Will Be Carbon Neutral Worldwide by 2030
A number of major companies - from PepsiCo to Walmart to U.P.S. - have recognized that corporations have a responsibility to address the causes of climate change before it is too late. We do not have to wait for an international treaty or new regulations to act.
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