by David on February 22, 2011
Transportation Procurement Has Come a Long Way, But It Still Has Far to Go American Shipper | February 07, 2011 The idea of auctioning freight transportation services in an electronic bidding environment remains elusive in most modes. While the concept of automated procurement — which includes, but is not limited to, bidding and awarding transportation services [...]
by David on February 14, 2011
From Mr Andrew Shepherd : Sir, Gordon Brown has written passionately setting ambitious public expenditure and aid targets for basic education in developing countries (“To combat poverty, get Africa’s children to school”, Comment, September 20). Intuitively, this is appealing, and education is a very important part of the war against poverty. And it is every [...]
by David on February 4, 2011
“Our attitude towards others determines their attitude towards us.” – Earl Nightingale
by David on February 3, 2011
Damian Brett | Tue, 25 Jan 2011 Action could bring country’s supply chain to a halt The South African supply chain is braced for strike action by truck drivers, as their unions meet to discuss wage negotiations with employers. Four leading drivers’ unions are holding meetings with their members this week to discuss wage demands [...]
by David on February 3, 2011
Global Pacific & Partners’ 5th Africa Economic Forum 2011 taking place on 8-9th March, Cape Town, follows our in-depth 2nd Sub-Saharan Africa: Business Briefing (by Dr Duncan Clarke, a leading strategist on Africa) held on Monday 7th March 2011. Over 50 leading Speakers (with Exhibition) are confirmed to make Presentations to in this intensive, content-rich [...]