CES 2020 and the Supply Chain
The supply chain is one of those things that nobody cares about until something goes wrong. Then it’s everybody’s problem. Remember the iPhone 8? Production...
Month : January 2020
‘Terror text alerts’ are needed amid rise in Iran tensions, government warned
Britain must swiftly adopt a public warning system against nuclear attack in the wake of increased tensions with Iran, ministers have been told. The government...
China’s export container shipping index climbs in December
China’s index of export container transport saw an overall increase in December, according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE). The average China Containerized Freight Index...
Siemens’ investment arm Next47 backs supply chain firm Pando, Technology News, ETtech
Siemens’ investment arm Next47 has made its first direct investment in India, in a $9 million round in supply chain management software provider Pando. The...
Tesla to open its first european factory in Germany
02:01 Electric car maker Tesla has been given the green light for a 300 hectare area in Germany for its first European factory, located just...
Tanker Market: The Latest Variables to Affect Freight Rates
2020 has already started with a “bang” when it comes to the tanker market after the latest developments in the Middle East. In its latest...
Coping after catastrophe: A first-person look at how the debris flow affected mental health in the wake of disaster
A woman participates in the candle light vigil held at the Sunken Gardens in 2018. (News-Press File Photo) By DEREK COWSERTSPECIAL TO THE NEWS-PRESS Two...
Druggists allege harassment, call 3-day strike from Jan 22 | Patna News
PATNA: The Bihar Chemists and Druggists Association on Sunday called a three-day statewide strike from January 22 to 24 against the alleged harassment and exploitation...
Logistical inefficiencies blamed for high product costs
The Chronicle Pride Mahlangu, Business Reporter A BULAWAYO based startup company, Thumeza says 50 percent of costs in end products are due to inefficiencies along...
Palay procurement funding in 2020 estimated at P53 billion
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said various agencies are expected to spend about P53 billion this year to purchase palay, or unmilled rice, in order...