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Brexit’s unclear impact on US manufacturing
Michelle R. Matisons ManufacturingAs politicians fight over how and when the U.K. will leave the EU, Brexit's impact is felt around the world. A no-deal Brexit, which has the U.K. exiting the EU on March 29 without a clear trade agreement, is said to have potentially catastrophic consequences for U.K. manufacturing. How does all this impact U.S. manufacturing? First, we need to understand Brexit's impact on U.K. manufacturing — especially automobiles. The automobile sector provides an excellent example of increased challenges under the prospects of a new U.K. economy free of EU guidelines and infrastructure.
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Analysis: Standard work arrangements surprisingly dominate labor force…
Seth Sandronsky Association ManagementBeware of talk that we are living through the rise of nonstandard employment. We turn to a new analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data from the Center for Economic and Policy Research and the Economic Policy Institute based in Washington, D.C. “In 2017, the total share of the labor force working in nonstandard arrangements was 10.1 percent, down from 10.9 percent in 2005,” according to Eileen Appelbaum, Arne Kalleberg and Hye Jin Rho. Accordingly, the fraction of workers in standard work arrangements was 89.9 percent in 2017, roughly the same as 1995.
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It’s not too late to be an e-bike early adopter
Kimberly Poppke Transportation Technology & AutomotiveNow is prime time to add an electric bike to your life. Familiar as personal transportation in other parts of the world, e-bikes are gaining momentum across the United States. For many reasons, e-bikes are hitting their stride in the U.S., yet you may still be the first of your friends to own one. Zip around your community like a rock star while fielding questions about your cool new ride. You are part of a rising tide, not a passing fad. In some American cities, rental e-bikes are soaring in popularity for door-to-door trips.
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Jakarta, Indonesia’s new airport could be built starting in 2021
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIndonesia is one of the nations in the Asia-Pacific region at the center of a growing demand for air travel, which is putting immense pressure on existing airport facilities. With the likes of Bangkok, Beijing and Kuala Lumpur looking at solutions to increase their capacities, Indonesia’s main airport operator, Angkasa Pura II, has revealed plans to build a brand-new airport for Jakarta. Construction could begin in 2021. The announcement naturally raised a few uncertainties over how the project will proceed. A lot of ground needs to be covered before work can commence.
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What to expect from Airbnb on its 11th birthday
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThis month marks the 11th birthday for Airbnb. Founded in 2008, Airbnb is the first and now dominant player in the P2P (peer-to-peer) short-term residential rental business. Last year at Airbnb’s 10th birthday, the company’s CEO Brian Chesky delivered a keynote speech — Airbnb for everyone. Around the same period, the company rolled out two new brands to its current product line: Airbnb Plus and Beyond by Airbnb. There is no doubt that Airbnb has become more than just a room-sharing enterprise, but what other markets is Airbnb after? What can we expect at Airbnb’s 11th birthday? Here are a few possibilities.
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Auto industry expected to experience significant decrease in demand —…
Terri Williams Transportation Technology & AutomotiveA recent report by Bain & Company reveals that, by 2025, U.S. vehicle demand will drop to 11.5 million — and perhaps even lower if the rate of immigrants entering the country declines. Demand was at 16 million in 2009, and 13.5 million in 2018. What's causing the decline in demand, and how can U.S. auto manufacturers weather this disruption? According to Rodney P. Parker, Associate Professor of Operations Management in the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, there's a consistent opinion that auto sales in the U.S. will shrink. There's not one specific reason for the slowdown in U.S. car sales. Rather, there's a perfect storm brewing.
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Visiting the Grand Canyon during winter
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureGrand Canyon National Park celebrates its centennial season this year, and the nation's second most popular national park is expected to draw a record number of visitors — a figure that could top 6.5 million. So, if you'd like to join the 100th birthday celebration for the majestic canyon's national park, we'd strongly suggest you beat the crowds with a winter visit. While the canyon's North Rim closes to the public during the winter, the South Rim remains open, and the park's scenic drives, viewpoints, trails, lodgings and RV campgrounds are delightfully uncongested.
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Infographic: What does your car know about you?
Zachary Kee-Clemmer Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWhile autonomous cars are not yet flooding the marketplace, your car is still doing a number of things without you realizing it. In the guise of providing you with improved services like GPS and voice texting, your car is also collecting data on you that can be used by whomever car manufacturers feel should be privy to the information. The infographic in this article takes a comprehensive look into all the information your car knows about you and how you might better protect yourself from that data working against you.
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Anchorage airport saw its best year ever with record passenger, cargo figures…
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAlaska's principal gateway is celebrating its best year ever following publication of its 2018 figures, which showed record passenger numbers and major growth in its cargo business. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport reported last week that more than 5.6 million passengers passed through its gates last year, which was a 3.1 percent increase on 2017. What is suddenly making this remote hub more attractive? Airport Manager Jim Szczesniak has attributed "the vast majority of this increase was driven by tourism and that translates into tens of millions of additional dollars being poured into Alaska’s economy."
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The mad dash to quell drivers’ fears about autonomous vehicle safety
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveApparently, in an attempt to ward off the Skynet-led techno-apocalypse, people in the American Southwest are attacking self-driving cars. While this sounds insane, in light of recent incidents where autonomous vehicles have led to the injury and even death of citizens, it makes sense in a sort of morbid way. This type of consumer anxiety is not what a budding industry should want, especially if it wants to grow. Recently, carmakers have made efforts to address consumer fears about self-driving cars.
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