Manufacturing

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is to enter into a supply chain distribution agreement with Sysco Corporation, according to an announcement made today.

The agreement proposes that Sygma, a Sysco subsidiary, will distribute proprietary doughnut mixes, other ingredients and supplies to Krispy Kreme franchise and company shops in the eastern United States.

Another Sysco subsidiary, IFG, will handle distribution of Krispy Kreme goods for export to the 20 foreign countries in which the company's international franchisees operate.

2011 is poised to be a stellar year for Ukuvula Automotive Investment Holdings. Executive director of the automotive division Achmat Mohamed brings Jayne Alverca up to speed with the latest developments.

Motor vehicles are becoming ever more reliable, but manufacturers do suffer teething problems with new technology features, according to the 2011 US Vehicle Dependability Study released today by JD Power and Associates.

The study measures problems experienced over the past 12 months by original owners of three-year-old vehicles. Overall dependability is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles, with a lower score reflecting higher quality.

Oman is on a mission to improve conditions for its citizens and provide meaningful employment opportunities, as Alan Swaby learns in discussion with Sohar Aluminium.

As Just Refrigeration gears up to expand its marketplace across Africa and Australasia, general manager Chris Turner talks to Gay Sutton about setting the company on a firm corporate footing, and implementing strategies for quality, efficiency and innovation.

Three quarters of respondents to a new survey believe their IT projects are doomed to fail from the very beginning.

The study conducted by software development firm Geneca, entitled Doomed From the Start? Why a Majority of Business and IT Teams Anticipate Their Software Development Projects Will Fail examines why teams struggle to meet the business expectations for their projects.

Geneca asked almost 600 individuals closely involved in the software development process to answer 25 closed questions. Some of the key findings are:

After predictions of a world shortage of uranium at the Prospectors and Developers Assosciation of Canada's annual convention (PDAC) in Toronto last week, the global mining community must suddenly be reeling.

If there were ever a sure bet, uranium was it—before the earthquake in Japan and the subsequent problems unfolding in its “earthquake proof” nuclear reactors.

Boeing has announced sale agreements with two Asian airlines for a combined total of 43 new aircraft, highlighting the significance of the region for aircraft manufacturers.

Hong Kong Airlines is to buy 38 Boeing aircraft, six 777 Freighters, 30 787-9s and two 787-8 VIP airplanes.

At the same time Air China signed an agreement for the purchase of five 747-8 Intercontinental jetliners. Air China is the first Chinese carrier to contract the passenger version of the new, fuel-efficient 747-8.

The 2011 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago from 4-6 March will see a new glass bottle from BottlesUp, designed by the company’s founder, nationally-acclaimed glass artist Laurel Herter.

The show is considered the world's premier housewares marketplace, featuring over 2,000 exhibitors from 34 countries, and more than 20,000 buyers. BottlesUp will debut in the special invitation-only “Discover Design” section (Booth #3971) at the show.

This South African-based specialist in aircraft seating made from composite materials is well-placed to take advantage of the international effort to reduce the weight of airliners.

AAT Composites is a specialist in the manufacture of high-tech, high-specification composite carbon and glass fibre seating components for the airline industry. The company was founded near Cape Town, South Africa, in 1983 as Aerodyne Technology, later becoming Aerodyne Aviation Technology.