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About aviyer2010

Dean and H. William Lichtenberger Chair in Management at the School of Management, University at Buffalo, State University of New York.

Lost cost diagnosis and Supply Chain Impact

Posted on September 27, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (Sept 27, 2011) describes efforts in a lab to use small postage size paper bits to diagnose mold and bacteria.  One impact of a low cost test for mold is diagnosis of aflatoxin, … Continue reading →

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Nokia volume drops and supplier impact

Posted on September 27, 2011 by aviyer2010

A Wall Street Journal article (Sept 27, 2011) describes the declining fortunes of Nokia and its impact in suppliers. These suppliers are described as finding that Apple and Android based smartphones are using custom built components that are closed to … Continue reading →

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FDA responsible for generic drug shortages ?

Posted on September 27, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in Forbes (http://www.forbes.com/sites/aroy/2011/06/24/drug-shortages-the-new-death-panel/) describes strong FDA enforcement of Good Manufacturing practices with zero tolerances for generic manufacturers. Any violation causes shut down of a production line, with alternate suppliers requiring lengthy permissions to ramp up to compensate. In … Continue reading →

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Europe rules regarding airline emissions

Posted on September 27, 2011 by aviyer2010

A New York Times article (Sept 26, 2011) describes new European rules that restrict airline emissions to 97 % of their emissions from 2004-2006 with a free emissions 85 % of this limit. This number will drop to 95 % … Continue reading →

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The impending channel conflict as style magazines link to ecommerce sites

Posted on September 27, 2011 by aviyer2010

A New York Times article (Sept 26, 2011) describes plans by fashion magazines such as GQ, Vogue and Esquire to link styles they present to sites where readers can purchase clothing. At the same time advertisers in these magazines like … Continue reading →

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The New Kindle vs the iPad battle

Posted on September 27, 2011 by aviyer2010

A New York Times article (Sept 26, 2011) describes the impending release of a new tablet by Amazon.com and the ensuing battle with Apple. Amazon provides content – ebooks, music, entertainment – but adding email and games covers the bulk … Continue reading →

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Internet productivity and future employment across supply chains

Posted on September 26, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in the International Herald Tribune (Sept 24, 2011) describes a presentation by Yuri Milner, a Russian investor in Facebook and Zynga.  He describes internet based companies generating revenues of $ 100 million per employee compared to 10 to … Continue reading →

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Marvin Windows and the no layoff decision

Posted on September 25, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (Sept 24, 2011) describes the”no layoff” strategy used by privately held Marvin Windows of Warroad, MN.  To reduce costs, employees saw cuts in perks like tuition reimbursement, overtime, salary cuts of 5 % … Continue reading →

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Print to order by HarperCollins and small bookstore competitiveness

Posted on September 25, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in the Wall Street Journal (Sept 23, 2011) describes the impact of a decision by the publisher HarperCollins to make 5,000 paperbacks available through OnDemand Books LLC Espresso print Machine. The small printer enables a book to be … Continue reading →

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Panama Canal Expansion and US Trade and Domestic port Impact

Posted on September 24, 2011 by aviyer2010

A New York Times article (August 16, 2011) describes the construction in the Panama Canal, scheduled to be completed by 2014, that will permit ships that are 25 % longer and 50 % wider to pass through while relieving the … Continue reading →

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