Tag Archives: Suppliers

$ 8 billion in fines but still suppliers

Posted on March 6, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in USA Today (March 7, 2012) describes the $ 8 billion in fines paid by pharmaceutical companies accused of defrauding Medicare and Medicaid, but with no impact on their supplier status – thanks to them being sole suppliers … Continue reading →

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Sustainable chemicals sourcing at P and G

Posted on February 9, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the website Sustainable Brands (http://www.sustainablebrands.com/news_and_views/articles/procter-gamble-developing-sustainable-chemicals-biofuel-company) describes Proctor & Gamble’s use of Zeachem, a cellulosic biorefinery manufacturer that uses raw material from poplar and agricultural residues and uses natural bacteria that produce no Co2 during fermentation. The consumer … Continue reading →

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Mexico’s gain at China’s rising cost expense ?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the Wall Street Journal (Feb 6, 2012) describes data that trains and trucks carried 9 % more freight last year from Mexico to the US, while container traffic from Asia dropped 0.2 %. As we have heard … Continue reading →

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Manufacturer “bonus depreciation” rules and impact

Posted on February 6, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (Feb 3, 2012) describes the “bonus depreciation” rule that permits capital investments to be treated as costs for the current year and thus subsidizes equipment purchases.  The impact is to incentivize capital investments … Continue reading →

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Asian container flow to the East Coast, Panama canal width and Long Beach

Posted on February 6, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the Economist (Jan 28, 2012) describes the impact of increased Panama Canal width to handle large ships and the consequent container shipments to the East Coast being sent directly to East Coast ports, rather than being shipped … Continue reading →

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Commodity Prices change direction and supply chain impact

Posted on February 5, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the Wall Street Journal (Feb 1, 2012) describes price declines through the end of December 2011, with fears of European recessionary trends, but price rises though Jan 2012. Copper and corn saw price increases of 15% and … Continue reading →

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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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Boeing Production Rampup and Supplier Chain Role

Posted on February 1, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the Economist (Jan 28, 2012) describes Boeing’s efforts to speed up airplane production to respond to its eight year order backlog.  But worries about economic downturn have suppliers worried about order cancellations.  With the large fraction of … Continue reading →

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Traffic jams in New York City and coordination options

Posted on January 31, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the Wall Street Journal (Jan 30, 2012) describes the impact of customer delays on the US economy as $ 100 billion, 0r $ 750 per commuter.  But adding taxis is estimated to increase congestion – the equivalent … Continue reading →

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WTO disapproval of China’s use of GATT to justify export controls of metals

Posted on January 31, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (Jan 30, 2012) describes a decision by the World Trade Organization (WTO) against China’s use of export controls for zinc, bauxite etc t0 incent manufacturers to locate plants within China.  Use of GATT … Continue reading →

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