A tale of two economies
13 September 2012
With the likelihood of a full-blown US slump increasing, Geraint John and Mark Whitehead examine what it could mean for purchasing and supply managers over there and in the UK
It’s breakfast time in one of the many hotels lining the approach to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and the vast dining room is packed with happy American families getting their early-morning fill before they hit the famous theme parks nearby. The “sunshine state”, basking in its reputation as the country’s vacation playground, feels relaxed, busy, and, above all,...