Manufacturing Business Technology
Caught unaware: Will Beijing games signal supply chain snafus?
August 6, 2008
The Chinese government’s attempts to limit pollution during the Beijing 2008 Olympic games is causing some U.S.-based manufacturers to adjust their supply chain strategies.
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Miami Herald
Olympic traffic restrictions slow China's booming commerce
July 17, 2008
LANGFANG, China — Road checkpoints erected this week around Beijing to boost security for the Olympic Games have put a chokehold on regional commerce and created ripples likely to reach as far as U.S. store shelves.

BusinessWeek
China: An Olympic Loss for Industry
July 3, 2008
Strict limits on production during the Games will be felt across the Mainland—and by consumers abroad Beijing - Hebei Taihang Cement has been on a roll lately. Its three Beijing plants have been running around the clock, churning out thousands of tons of cement needed to build venues such as the "Bird's Nest" stadium, where opening ceremonies for the Beijing Olympic Games will be held on Aug. 8.
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American Banker
More Firms See Opportunity in Electronic Invoicing Field
July 22, 2008
As more corporations try to streamline accounts payable operations through automation, financial companies are seeking ways to enter this evolving market. MasterCard Inc. said Monday that it has integrated electronic invoicing into its business-to-business payment gateway, joining the list of companies encouraging businesses to move away from paper processing.
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News Blaze
Eight Companies Establish New Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals
July 24, 2008
EPA welcomes 51 new partners as Climate Leaders, breaking the 200 mark. In addition, eight companies took the next step in the partnership by announcing new greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions goals.
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