Monday, April 07, 2008

Why ships will dominate global trade

Ships and shipping, ports and globalisation. International trade and logistics. Just in time. Manufacturing supply chain management and distribution. Lorry, road, rail. Air freight and container ships. Container terminals and stock control management. Industry, emerging markets and developed world. Global trends. Conference keynote speaker and Futurist Dr Patrick Dixon.

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Saturday, April 05, 2008

Bottom of Pyramid - how business making money helps the poor

How Hindustan Lever and other multinationals are selling low cost products to lower income consumers at the bottom of the wealth pyramid. Impact on banking, phone companies, consumer goods, manufacturers and retailers. Microloans, microfinance and micro insurance. Conference keynote speaker and Futurist Dr Patrick Dixon.

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