Logistics experts predict that many American firms, including those in the recycling industry, will experience higher over-the-road shipping costs within the next six months. This increase stems from a combination of variables. One factor is the devastation caused by recent natural disasters, such as the ongoing wildfire outbreak in Northern California and Hurricane Harvey and …
The R2 Standard has a new milestone to celebrate. In just 9 years since it’s release more than 700 facilities across 30 countries are now R2 certified! This means that safer and more sustainable practices are being implemented worldwide and that more companies are opting to operate under the oversight of independent auditors. Since 2008, …
Amazon has once again upped the home delivery playing field. On Oct. 25, Amazon announced their plans to launch Amazon Key, a service that will allow Amazon Prime customers to hand over a “digital house key” to authorized Amazon drivers, who will then access the customer’s homes in order to securely and conveniently leave packages. …
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The following is a weekly recap of the HOBI blog for the week 10/23-10/27 iPhone X Projected to Boost 2018 Phone Sales Apple’s iPhone X will be available for preorder today with shipments beginning Nov. 3. Due to the late November release, the smartphone market is expected to see an increase in sales as iPhone …
After an intense election embroiled in cyber-security scandals, Google recently implemented the Advanced Protection Program for high-end users who have a high risk of targeted online attacks. These high-end users will include, but are not limited to, government officials, campaign staff members, and journalists who need to protect the confidentiality of their sources. This new …
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Amazon is taking Alexa, their popular and innovative cloud-computing voice service, to the roads in 2018 by partnering with GPS technology leader Garmin and luxury car company BMW. In this advanced digital age, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become more commonplace. HOBI International, Inc. president Craig Boswell has often presented on the growth, movement, …
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In August, China officials alerted the World Trade Organization (WTO) of plans to prohibit some twenty-four types of materials from entering the country. These materials include one grade of unsorted paper, several types of used textiles, several types of post-consumer plastic scrap, as well as several types of used textile and metal slags containing vanadium. …
Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone X will be available for pre-order later this week on Friday, Oct. 27, with shipping set to begin Nov. 3. Following the trend of all other iPhone pre-order releases, many are expecting hundreds of thousands, if not more, to attempt to access Apple’s website in the hopes of successfully pre-ordering the …
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