Tokyo's Earthquake Research Institute predicts that an earthquake of magnitude 7.0 or greater has a 70% chance of striking southern Tokyo in the next four years
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There are more than 1,000 people missing in the aftermath of the 8.9 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan late Thursday, and the nuclear power plants in the region are on the brink of a major disaster. The earthquake was ten times stronger than the 7.6 quake that struck Taiwan in 1999, according to reports.
PepsiCo is among those businesses benefiting from sustainable procurement, with the US beverage giant uncovering more than $60 million in energy savings opportunities.
Craig International Supplies (CIS), which provides oilfield procurement services to the global energy industry, has secured extensions on contracts with Nexen Petroleum U.K. Ltd, Transocean, Chevron North Sea Ltd and Chevron USA Inc estimated to be worth over £35 million.
Following the election result, which was closely followed by all businesses – and not just those involved in the supply chain — and the subsequent formation of the coalition government, the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have had to sit down with each other and reach agreement on how to move forward in all sorts of areas.
With the recession at its height, last year was a tough ride for most companies. The New Year rang in with a brief glimmer of hope that the recession was officially over, only to be followed by stern warnings that the economy would continue to suffer aftershocks throughout 2010.
Ever-changing patterns in customer demand, globalization, multi-channel distribution, outsourced manufacturing, increased competition, security threats, economic volatility, and a growing focus on sustainability all add to the complexity of supply chains.
The Port of Shreveport-Bossier in Northwest Louisiana is not only one of the fastest growing ports in the United States, but also one of the most accessible.
Fueled primarily by rising energy costs, interest rates, and inventory-carrying costs, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' 18th Annual State of Logistics Report shows logistics costs
The company has announced it will introduce its first ever Supply Chain Sustainability Scorecard this fall to assess its network of service providers on the basis of environmental impact, efforts and
Fueled primarily by rising energy costs, interest rates, and inventory-carrying costs, the Council of Supply Chain Manage-ment Professionals' (CSCMP) 18th Annual State of Logistics ReportTM shows logi