In today’s demanding consumer market, it seems only natural Apple would look to China to accommodate its every request. As a prime example, only six weeks prior to the launch of the iPhone, Steve Jobs decided a glass screen was more practical than the original plastic screen, which he thought would scratch too easily. With [...]

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Last month the New York Times published an article that exposes the dismal working conditions of Apple sub-contractors in China, and particularly the company’s awareness of such mistreatment. Increased pressure from social groups on inhumane working conditions, followed by a string of suicides by manufacturer employees, prompted the compulsory adherence of Apple’s Supplier Code of [...]

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As we enter 2012, many warehouse managers will begin to evaluate if its time to upgrade their warehouse management systems (WMS). While managers may know that it’s time to improve their technology, it’s often difficult to justify this investment to decision makers. To assist managers, To-Increase’s Global Industry Director, Luciano Cunha, has put together a [...]

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