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by Andrew R. Thomas Sep. 9, 2010

Can We Stop Using "Basically"?

As a professor who asks his students to make multiple presentations to class each semester, I have noticed over the past years an increasing hyper-....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Sep. 6, 2010

Update on Panama Canal Expansion

Nothing so revolutionary in its effect on the global supply chain as the opening of the Panama Canal had happened since railroads replaced overland....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Aug. 26, 2010

The Supply Chain and Shareholder Rights

When things go wrong with the supply chain, shareholders often shoulder and suffer a disproportionate portion of the pain. Further, the ability of....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Aug. 15, 2010

Big Green Eggs: American Made and Booming

For us carnivores, outdoor grilling can be a bastion of tranquility. Enjoying an adult beverage and "checking the meat" seems to be one of the....More
by Andrew R. Thomas Aug. 8, 2010

Things ARE Getting Better

Maybe like you, I consume huge amounts of media each day. In my home office, Bloomberg or CNBC are usually on in the background. When out and about,....More
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
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This would be valid if only colleagues could interact. I have seen many workplaces in large organizations where only management can interact. All infomation must flow through managers. To make it worse the work layout does not support interactions. ... If you want the benefits of co-location you have to have the right management structure and the right physical structure!!!

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