This is an example of how macro external factor (technology) can impact operations. It is an interesting one because nano-technology is always an uncertainty for scenario planning.
Easyjet paint job makes fuel bills less of a drag
By Jonathan Sumberg Transport reporter, BBC News
How to cut the costs of flying? It's one of the key questions facing the aviation industry.
With the price of a barrel of oil at about $100, airlines are having to think of new - and often ingenious - ways to save money.
Read the whole article at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12428667
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Sunday, 13 February 2011
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Britain's changing High Street
Interesting facts and figure. Some of these could be sources of uncertainty particularly on the socio-cultural front.
Britain's changing High Street
The UK economy continued to grow, according to the latest figures, but consumer spending has slowed and retailers across the country are still feeling the effects of the recession. And research commissioned by the BBC into the number of vacant shops in England, Wales and Scotland suggests our changing consumer habits, as well as the downturn, are transforming the face of our High Streets.
Read the whole article at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11915437
Britain's changing High Street
The UK economy continued to grow, according to the latest figures, but consumer spending has slowed and retailers across the country are still feeling the effects of the recession. And research commissioned by the BBC into the number of vacant shops in England, Wales and Scotland suggests our changing consumer habits, as well as the downturn, are transforming the face of our High Streets.
Read the whole article at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11915437
Saturday, 30 October 2010
China reassures US on key 'rare earth' minerals
Could rare earth materials availability become an uncertainty for the future of some industries?
China reassures US on key 'rare earth' minerals
China has reassured the US it has no intention of withholding "rare earth" minerals from the market, the US Secretary of State has said.
China suspended export of the metals, key to the global high-tech industry, to Japan after a diplomatic spat.
Read the whole artile at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11657982
China reassures US on key 'rare earth' minerals
China has reassured the US it has no intention of withholding "rare earth" minerals from the market, the US Secretary of State has said.
China suspended export of the metals, key to the global high-tech industry, to Japan after a diplomatic spat.
Read the whole artile at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11657982
Monday, 18 October 2010
Terrorism and cyber attacks among top threats to UK
For businesses that rely on online transactions, the cyber-terrorism is a significant uncertainty for the future.
Terrorism and cyber attacks among top threats to UK
Terrorism and attacks on computer networks are among the biggest threats to the UK, Home Secretary Theresa May has said ahead of the publication of a new National Security Strategy
The strategy will form the background for Tuesday's Strategic Defence Review, setting out the shape of UK forces after expected budget cuts of 8%.
Read the whole article at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11562969##
Terrorism and cyber attacks among top threats to UK
Terrorism and attacks on computer networks are among the biggest threats to the UK, Home Secretary Theresa May has said ahead of the publication of a new National Security Strategy
The strategy will form the background for Tuesday's Strategic Defence Review, setting out the shape of UK forces after expected budget cuts of 8%.
Read the whole article at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11562969##
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