May 29, 2003
Between 2000 and 2001, China’s spending on information and communications technology grew faster than any other country, 27%. The following is reprinted with permission from the World Information Technology and…
Apr 14, 2003
The uncertainty concerning war in Iraq has recently left the U.S. economy stuck in neutral. Many economists have begun to paint a gloomy picture for the rest of the year…
Mar 31, 2003
In 2000, the Big Three automakers’ annual warranty costs were around $6 billion, or averaged roughly $500 per unit in North America (1) 90% of automotive suppliers say they believe…
Feb 19, 2003
On a worldwide basis, Mondays account for 15.0 percent of internet traffic for the week. Saturdays generate 13.5 percent. Source: DarwinMag.com Mondays are a mere 1.5 percent more popular to…
Feb 5, 2003
By 2005, spending on IT outsourcing services worldwide will increase at a five-year compound growth rate (CAGR) of 12%, exceeding $100 billion USD By 2005, 30% of the Global 2000…
Jan 23, 2003
When will RFID be as ubiquitous as bar codes? Today – 6.51% Next year – 10.65% Two years – 17.16% Five years – 42.01% Ten years – 13.61% Longer –…
Dec 4, 2002
According to a KPMG survey, almost 77% of survey respondents outsource at least 10% of their transportation functions. In addition, almost 55% of respondents outsource 91% or more of their…
Oct 30, 2002
Trade through e-marketplaces is expected to grow from 7.8% of e-commerce activity in 2002 to 48% of online trade by 2006. So far, 15 percent of all Fortune 2000 companies…
Oct 7, 2002
This past week’s failed contract talks between dockworkers and shipping lines are costing the U.S. economy dearly. Estimates range from $1 Billion (by economists at Indiana University and UC Berkeley)…
Sep 3, 2002
_It is safe to say that warehouse activity can be used as a barometer for how well the economy is doing. A recent “survey of warehouse”:http://www.manufacturing.net/wm/index.asp?layout=articleWebzine&articleId=CA231704&stt=001 operations by Warehousing Management…