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Recent events have been swirling around the turmoil going on in Libya. APU Professor Irvin Varkonyi steps in to discuss how the Sendai earthquake in Japan and the political struggles in Libya and Egypt are affecting the global supply chain.

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He discusses what we can expect as a result of these events on a consumers side, like a 14% disruption for computers and computer components. As well as the mechanics behind the disruption in production, and an increase in pricing.

The complexities surrounding these events are explained in great detail in this podcast. Get educated on what is going on in the world around you, and what you can expect to see next.

Live Webcast -Tuesday, December 7, 2010 11 am – 12:15 pm ET

In this interactive discussion, industry experts Victor Deyglio (The Logistics Institute) and Irvin Varkonyi (American Public University), will present solutions to the challenges faced by logisticians. These will include:

• Building a competent labor market to sustain competitive global leadership
• Hiring a skilled workforce for new economies based on the flow of goods, money, and information
• Producing competitive bench strength through a competent workforce
• Developing competency-based careers

Following the presentation, join us for a question and answer session with the speakers.

Can’t make the live event? Register now to receive a link to the recording 3-5 days after the live webcast.

American Public University (APU) presented this webcast featuring members of the academic and corporate communities specializing in the transportation and logistics industry for an interactive discussion on Trends, Issues and Career Opportunities in Hazardous Materials Transportation.

Trends, Issues & Careers in Hazardous Materials Transportation from American Public University on Vimeo.