Tag Archives: Service

Climate change risks and disclosure rules

Posted on February 5, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (Feb 1, 2012) describes a requirement by California to require insurance companies to report on their plans to mitigate the impact of climate change. The data shows that by June 2011, the insurance claims … Continue reading →

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Design for repairability for cell phones

Posted on January 25, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in Sustainable Brands (http://www.sustainablebrands.com/news_and_views/articles/sprint-pushes-phone-makers-design-reparability?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=brandsweekly&utm_campaign=january25) describes a push by Sprint to produce environmental standards for design of cell phones, in partnerhsip with Underwriters Labs (UL). The goal is to develop modular designs so that only the specific broken part … Continue reading →

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Using the GSP program with Egypt to import duty free to the US

Posted on January 11, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article covering a speech by US officials (http://thedailynewsegypt.com/trade/us-trade-officials-urge-egypt-to-utilize-gsp-program.html) describes Egypt’s GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) program with the US. Exporters can apply to have their products listed under GSP and thus export duty free to the US. Current duty … Continue reading →

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FDA restrictions on some antibiotics use in agriculture

Posted on January 10, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (Jan 4, 2012) describes FDA plans to restrict use of cephalasporins in agriculture. These antibiotics are used to treat strep and bronchitis and by surgeons. But they are also used on animals, with … Continue reading →

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Real time analytics and Schwan food sales growth

Posted on January 10, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the Wall Street Journal (Jan 4,2012) describes Schwan Foods network of        6,000 home delivery drivers and their use of real time data analytics. Operasolutions, an analytic consulting company, mines purchase patterns to identify a … Continue reading →

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Dynamic Pricing of taxicab fares and fairness

Posted on January 10, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (Jan 9,2012)  describes taxi pricing at Uber, a company that charged $27 per mile at the start of New Year’s Eve and $135 per mile late night.  Prices were revealed at the wnd … Continue reading →

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DEA, FDA coordination issues and ADHD drug shortages

Posted on January 1, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (Dec 31, 2011) describes shortages of ADHD drugs and root causes. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) , concerned about use of ADHD drugs among college students as a memory stimulant, forecasts overall demand … Continue reading →

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Boeing production rampup and the role of supply chain examiners

Posted on December 30, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in the Wall Street Journal (Dec 30, 2011) describes Boeing’s backlog of 3,500 airplanes, worth $ 270 billion, and the need to rampup production by 60 % in the next three years to maintain delivery commitments. Competition from … Continue reading →

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The impact of HR 2245 “Preserving Access to Life Saving Medications Act 2011”

Posted on December 25, 2011 by aviyer2010

Bill HR 2245 plans to require drug manufacturers to notify the Federal govt, 6 months in advance, of potential shortages. Shortages are defined as situations where the total supply is less than observed demand. The Federal govt is then required … Continue reading →

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Business Class seat comfort based airline competition and supply chain impact

Posted on December 23, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in Bloombergbusinessweek (Dec 19,2011) describes airline competition to attract business class passengers, who pay 3 to 10 times the economy fare, are 15 % of the seats but 50% of the flight revenue.Business class seats, with new features, … Continue reading →

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