USGS Now Embraces Twitter as Source of Earthquake Information
This time it was personal. The earthquake hit three miles from my house. It was a minor one, magnitude 3.7, but I felt it very strongly, albeit very shortly, too. Just a sudden kick in the butt,...
View ArticleHaiti: Disaster’s Supply Chain
If only it were simply a matter of sticking a needle into the evil supply chain spirits hampering relief to Haiti, millions of people would be much better off at the moment instead of begging and...
View ArticleEarthquakes Show Supply Chain Risk Extends Beyond Supplier Financial Viability
Copper mine in Chile Inside many companies, the recession has caused supply risk to move from a secondary issue to a primary concern. Despite this interest, many companies are approaching the topic...
View ArticleThe Japanese Earthquake and Tsunamis — Supplier Management and Preparing for...
After the death toll is counted in Japan and potentially other countries from the massive 8.9 Richter Scale magnitude earthquake that hit this morning and the subsequent Pacific Ocean Tsunamis, today...
View ArticleJapan’s Tsunami Disaster Brings Commodity and Product Shortages
Based on our survey of a wide range of secondary sources, it appears that commodity and product shortages have already hit Japan and will soon spread into Asia and potentially the rest of the world....
View ArticleThe Invisible Hand, The Earthquake/Tsunami, and The Toyota Prius
This Friday, we feature a story on a lighter but fascinating subject in the laws of supply and demand. Last week, I had the chance to talk to John Sternal, who runs communications for LeaseTrader, a...
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