Tag Archives: Global

Harmonizing trade regulations and supply chain impact

Posted on May 1, 2012 by aviyer2010

In an article in the Wall Street Journal (May 1,2012) Cass Sunstein, administrator of the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, describes steps taken by the US government to harmonize regulations across countries to reduce costs. Examples cited … Continue reading →

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Rising palladium prices and drivers

Posted on May 1, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the Wall Street Journal (April 25, 2012) describes rising prices of palladium, a metal used in gasoline car exhausts. It is the sister metal of platinum, used in diesel car exhausts. Rising sales in the US and … Continue reading →

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The “Swissness” of watches made in Switzerland

Posted on April 28, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (April 28, 2012) describes plans to change the current “Swiss-made” labeling requiring 50 % of the value of movement to be made in Switzerland, with new 80% requirement. Swiass watches account for 3 … Continue reading →

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The global garbage supply chain

Posted on April 26, 2012 by aviyer2010

An essay in the Wall Street Journal (April 18,2012) describes computers as the top export from China to the US, and garbage as America’s greatest export to China. With Americans generating 7 lbs of garbage per person per day, New … Continue reading →

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Bangladesh – an emerging apparel manufacturer ?

Posted on April 26, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (April 23,2012) describes the doubling of apparel exports from Bangladesh, compared to four years ago. Li & Fung, a manufacturer of apparel increased its procurement to over $1 billion in 2011, a 41% … Continue reading →

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Coal supply issues, power supply and supply chain impact in India

Posted on April 26, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (April 19,2012) describes coal supply difficulties in India due to price controls on power, rising prices of Indonesian coal and lack of incentives to use natural gas. The impact – erratic power supplies … Continue reading →

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“Good African Coffee” – its supply chain and sustainability

Posted on April 8, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (April 8,2012) describes the efforts by Good African Coffee – a company that roasts coffee grown in Uganda, and brands the coffee rather than sell commodity coffee beans. Going up the value chain … Continue reading →

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Pepsico’s “water positive” schemes and Jugaad Innovation

Posted on April 8, 2012 by aviyer2010

In a book titled “Jugaad Innovation”, Radjou, Prabhu and Ahuja write about Pepsico’s water positive supply chain in India i.e., the company saves more water than it uses. The secret – enabling “direct seeding” rice planting, thus saving 70% of … Continue reading →

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China’s export mix and target region shifts and global impact

Posted on April 8, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in Bloombergbusinessweek (April 9,2012) describes a shift in China’s exports towards heavy machinery, cars and ships from shoes, consumer electronics and clothing. Inland locations with abundant labor, targeted government loans and a focus on emerging markets like Brazil … Continue reading →

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Pepsico’s “water positive” schemes and Jugaad Innovation

Posted on April 7, 2012 by aviyer2010

In a book titled “Jugaad Innovation” Radjou, Prabhu and Ahuja write about Pepsico’s water positive supply chain in India i.e., the company saves more water than it uses. The secret – enabling a “direct seeding” rice planting process, thus saving … Continue reading →

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