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by Andrew R. Thomas Jul. 30, 2010

Air Cargo Screening is Here!

As of August 1, 2010, air cargo in the United States that is not screened will not be transported on a passenger aircraft. This recommendation, which....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Jul. 22, 2010

The REAL Reason for GM's China Success

A recent article in the New York Times detailed General Motors’ great success in China, contrasting it with the company’s free-fall in the United....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Jul. 10, 2010

Grow Exports! But Do It the Right Way.

President Obama’s announcement this week to more rigorously pursue international trade as an engine of economic growth sounds great! Yet it rings....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Jul. 5, 2010

The Misconceptions of Conflict

As we celebrate the 234th anniversary of the publication of that most heretical document, let us reflect on conflict. If change is inevitable, then....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Jun. 22, 2010

Irrational Fears of China

The most recent headllines might confirm our worst fears about the rise of China - and the decline of the U.S. and Europe. It seems China is poised....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Jun. 8, 2010

Airline Satisfaction Up?!?

In the age of checked-bag fees, nut-less flights, and cattle class, a new survey reveals Americans to be increasingly satisfied with the air travel....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Jun. 3, 2010

The Expectation Gap

Among the most powerful forces in our lives are expectations. Some expectations come from other people: spouses, peers, bosses, friends, parents,....More
by Andrew R. Thomas May. 25, 2010

We're All Hypocrites

Think about this one: on an average day, the average American will be bombarded with more than 3,600 marketing messages! Let’s do the math - assuming....More
by Andrew R. Thomas May. 17, 2010

The Myth of Consumer Choice

For years, it’s been preached from the highest heights that customers have more choices at their disposal than any time in human history. We’re told....More
by Andrew R. Thomas May. 10, 2010

The Supply Chain and the Bleed Business

Al-Qaeda is in the "Bleed Business". Along with their jihadist cohorts, the goal is to slowly bankrupt the U.S. economy over a period of decades. The....More
by Andrew R. Thomas May. 3, 2010

The Oil Spill and the Blame Game

Although we are in the early stages of the fallout from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, we have entered the intersection of three possible pathways:....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Apr. 25, 2010

Don't Ignore the Naysayers

Almost all organizations have at least one of these people: when they walk into a meeting, everyone else pulls back and waits for the fireworks to....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Apr. 19, 2010

Volcanoes, Surprise, and the Illusion of Certainty

Let's be honest: who foresaw the impact Iceland's volcano would have on the supply chain. No one I know. I certainly didn't. Last month, as Editor, I....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Apr. 18, 2010

The Distribution Trap

What is one of the greatest forces shaping business today? It is the rise of Mega Distributors across almost every industry. Current notions of mass....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Apr. 13, 2010

Core Competencies: The Road to Innovation Ruin

Does this sound like your mode of operation? Step 1 - Invest blood, sweat, tears and money to innovate a product or service Step 2 - Sell it through....More
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