Driverless Trucks – Hope for Truck Driver Crisis

Posted on August 3, 2015 by | Leave a comment

Driverless trucks are coming. And platoons of trucks traveling 1 sec apart.  How will we ever take a road trip anymore?

And to take advantage of this trend, move to Nevada.

While No Cure-All, Possibility of Driverless Trucks Offers Hope for Truck Driver Crisis – Supply Chain 24/7.

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Posted in Logistics, Trucking

As Interest Rates Rise, So Will Supply Chain’s Financial Stock

Posted on July 31, 2015 by | Leave a comment

A brief article, but on point. Financial management is understudied and underused by supply chain practitioners.  A good opportunity for crossing an accountant with a logistician.

As Interest Rates Rise, So Will Supply Chain’s Financial Stock.

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Posted in Managerial Econ, Production Operations, Supply Chains

13 Top U.S. Companies Pledge $140 Billion to Slash Carbon Emissions

Posted on July 30, 2015 by | Leave a comment

The Obama administration jawbones some large companies to commit large capital to re3duce carbon emissions.  It’s a good move for everyone, and perhaps will create a reputation effect to shame others into following suit.  It’s certainly important to address carbon emissions somehow, and to get private industry involved.  It turns out also to increase profits!

13 Top U.S. Companies Pledge $140 Billion to Slash Carbon Emissions – Supply Chain 24/7.

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Posted in Supply Chains, Sustainability