Railroad VS Trucking and the High Diesel Prices in 2006

Let's face it high diesel prices take a toll on our economy and when this occurs there is a significant maneuvering of distribution assets to maintain efficiencies. Right now FedEx and other trucking companies have increased prices over 5.9% to make up for this.

Better Rail In The US; Is It Possible?

Can we better our railway system in the United States? We know it could use some upgrades, as we have not done much in decades to improve the over all system or have we? Well we have done many things, but the tracks, routes and basic system is the same, although it does run more efficient, modernized and computerized.

Rebates, Incentives and Awards-Luring us to a Greater Quality of Life

Most people are not aware of the financial benefits of good business and personal practices. A myriad of ways to capitalize on new technology and benefits to your operational budget, your local community and the environment are available and for the most part, are not tapped in sufficiently.

Transit Strikes Screw Over People and the Flows of Civilization

There have been quite a few very high-profile transit strikes in the last couple of years. We had a big one here in NYC and there was another large one in Los Angeles at the RTD. Marta also had a strike and Atlanta was out for over a week.

The Australian Telecommunications Industry

For the general public, from media reports, the telecommunications industry is in chaos. However reports show a different story. The Australian telecoms industry is in good shape particularly since 2000.

World Trade News Summary

During this week several significant events transpired particularly in the industrial world. These changes have influenced directly or indirectly not only the growing global trade, but likewise the developing economy of countries worldwide.

Microeconomics – Perfect Competition

Perfect competition is a microeconomic model, to the most common traits of which belong the following: - a large amount of small producers (sellers) of a homogenous product; - a large amount of consumers; - both consumers and producers can not influence the price on their own;

Chinese Economy: China's Energy Worry

For a long time, the Chinese economy is growing at an outstanding pace and I think no other economy saw so much expansion in the last 10 years like the Chinese economy. This growth has taken China into a new level in the world politics. Now China is gradually being recognized as a huge economic power by rest of the world. However, this growth means that Chinese economy is consuming more and more fuels like oil, gas and coal. This matter is becoming a growing concern not just for the Chinese economy but for the rest of the world too.

New York City is Brazil

Cost-of-living way out-of-control. Sign of unchecked capitalism. Greed runs the day.

President Bush Goes Solar

Environmentalists throughout the world are still in shock. Who would’ve every thought President Bush would push solar energy?

Golden Banana: Cambodia's Fruit Ensign

Cambodian natural ensign

The Role of the MPC in Controlling Inflation in the UK

An examination of how the MPC has played an important role in controlling inflation in the UK. Also looking at other factors that have helped reduce inflation...

Americans Deserve to Make Enough to Live Well if They Work Hard

Why is it that people work so hard and often cannot pay all their bills? Why is it that it is becoming more and more difficult for families to make ends meet?

Some Thoughts About the Unequal Language Distribution on the Internet

This article is about strategy; information that will not impact you today, neither tomorrow, but maybe in the end. How will the languages on the Internet develop in the future and how will it effect the development of our society? It is about information, knowledge and about the (unequal) distribution of languages on the Internet. You can skip this if you are looking for a solution for a problem. Especially, if needed on the short term.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Emerging Markets - A New Way of Creating Value Horizontally

Most businesses, especially small companies or villages in rural locations, don’t have the know-how, or can’t afford to manage a complex supply chain of the scale and scope of the larger local and international industry players on their own.