Tag Archives: Cost

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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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 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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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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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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College apparel and provider sourcing strategies

Posted on September 24, 2011 by aviyer2010

A New York Times article (Sept 23, 2011) describes frustration expressed by student groups at Ohio State and University of Southern California because contracts for manufacturing their school apparel was granted to a unit of the Dallas Cowboys that has … Continue reading →

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Postponing Customization of the Prius to the NJ port

Posted on September 24, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (Sept 23, 2011) describes customization of the Toyota Prius, manufactured in Japan, at the Newark port. Cars are tailored to customer requirements such bluetooth, accessories, quality touchup, satellite radios, alloy wheels etc.  This … Continue reading →

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Financing sustainability driven retrofits and thus manufacturing growth

Posted on September 20, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (Sept 19, 2011) describes a new consortium, including Lockheed Martin and Barclays bank, that will finance retrofits of buildings to decrease energy costs, cutting energy use and utility bills by 33 %.  Building … Continue reading →

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The efficiency benefit of eliminating van keys at UPS

Posted on September 19, 2011 by aviyer2010

A Wall Street Journal article (Sept 26, 2011) describes the efficiency benefit to eliminating keys for vans – they are instead using a keyless system to start vehicles with a digital remote fob on the drivers belt.  UPS claims to … Continue reading →

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