Businesses around the globe are experiencing ongoing supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic.  These interruptions are significant because disruptions, both expected and sudden, are often felt for months or years after they occur.  What is a Supply Chain? A supply chain is a network of goods, services, individuals, and organizations that move products from…

The Deas Island traffic tunnel was built 20 kilometers south of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  Construction began in 1957 and was opened to traffic on May 23, 1959.  Dignitaries who attended the official opening on July 15, 1959, included Queen Elizabeth II. The Deas Island Tunnel In total, the Deas Island Tunnel cost $16.6 million…

Elections Canada will not be offering the Vote on Campus program in September 2021.  The reasons Elections Canada cited for not hosting Vote on Campus in 2021 were that the pandemic and working under a minority government made it too difficult to plan events on post-secondary campuses around the country.  Minority Parliaments According to Elections…

Quebecers now must prove they have been vaccinated in order to access some non-essential services including restaurants and bars.  Businesses are required to ask their patrons to show proof of vaccination and a piece of matching photo ID each time they visit their establishments. Exceptions to the Rule Some people will likely be granted exemptions…

The Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial is scheduled to begin today in San Jose, California.  Holmes is charged with dozens of charges related to her role as CEO in the Theranos company.  Holmes promoted Theranos as a company that could “change the world”.  The 37-year-old founder has pleaded not guilty to defrauding investors. The Theranos Company…

There are forty-four container ships waiting to dock and be unloaded outside California’s southern ports.  This is an increase of the pre-pandemic record of forty ships that once lined up outside these ports for unloading.  In total, Californian ports account for approximately one-third of American imports and are an important point of trade between the…

South Korea vs Big Tech A South Korean Parliamentary Committee will vote today to approve legislation put forth that would ban Google and Apple from charging software developers commissions for in-app purchases.  Typically, app developers hope to earn revenue from the apps they create when users choose to upgrade to the app’s paid version that…

Business analysts anticipate that the pandemic will continue to disrupt normal business operations for the foreseeable future.  This is understandable.  Just as quickly as mask mandates were lifted, many were reinstated.  Clearly, the Delta variant is continuing to raise alarm bells with health care providers. These factors and others such as technology-based e-commerce sales and…

The Google and Apple Arrangement How can Google remain the top search engine year after year?  Easy, it pays Apple big bucks to ensure it remains the default search engine on Mac, iPad, and the iPhone.  This week, analysts from Bernstein have estimated that payments from Google to Apple may be close to $15 billion…