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IndustryWeek October 1, 2008 John Teresko |
Better Energy Management Via Supply Chain Optimization Improving fleet management can help.  |
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Supply Chain Solutions A quick round-up of the latest supply chain technology offerings.  |
IndustryWeek May 21, 2010 |
Washington's Latest Regulatory Target: The Gas Gauge Congress is exploring ideas on how to improve the fuel efficiency of over-the-road trucks and other transportation vehicles.  |
IndustryWeek December 1, 2006 John Teresko |
2015 Environmental Footprint Goals DuPont's aggressive environmental compliance goals is far-reaching.  |
IndustryWeek April 1, 2008 David Blanchard |
Supply Chain Solutions A roundup of the latest supply chain technology applications for the manufacturing industries.  |
IndustryWeek October 1, 2006 David Blanchard |
Transportation Management: How to Fight The High Cost Of Moving Freight Transportation and warehousing cost U.S. companies more than $1 trillion in 2005, and the price tag continues to rise.  |
IndustryWeek October 1, 2008 David Blanchard |
You Can't Slow Down The Supply Chain Manufacturers are responding to high fuel prices by restructuring their logistics operations.  |
IndustryWeek September 1, 2008 David Blanchard |
U.S. Logistics Costs Hit Record High Good supply chain practices are helping keep a rough situation from getting worse.  |
Food Processing October 2008 Kate Bertrand Connolly |
Conquering the Carbon Footprint Operating costs and the environment have processors scrambling to reduce carbon emissions.  |
Food Processing September 2008 Diane Toops |
Food and Beverage Companies Go Green Consumers are making choices based on sustainability efforts; here's what the top food and beverage companies are doing.  |
CFO April 1, 2008 Vincent Ryan |
Sucking It Up With prices gushing past $100 per barrel, companies are trying to consume less oil.  |
IndustryWeek January 20, 2010 David Blanchard |
Shifting More Freight to Rail Isn't Always Such a Great Idea Motor carriers are actually more fuel efficient than railroads in some cases.  |
IndustryWeek March 17, 2010 David Blanchard |
Portrait of an Automated Warehouse Visibility to incoming inventory is key to improving order fulfillment processes.  |
IndustryWeek February 1, 2003 David Drickhamer |
Special Delivery Logistics service providers want to manage your supply chain. Are they ready?  |
IndustryWeek February 1, 2008 David Blanchard |
10 Strategies to Drive Down Your Transportation Spend Learn how to reduce overall transportation spending while increasing the efficiency of your supply chain.  |
IndustryWeek March 14, 2012 David Blanchard |
Intermodal Transportation Strategies Offer Manufacturers a Greener Way of Doing Business Manufacturers are realigning their transportation networks to reduce both their costs and their carbon footprints.  |
IndustryWeek October 1, 2008 David Blanchard |
A Greener Set of Supply Chain KPIs New KPIs include energy and water consumption as well as CO 2 emissions.  |
The Motley Fool September 21, 2011 Isac Simon |
Another Big Reason for Natural Gas to Pick Up Transportation looks set for a radical change.  |
IndustryWeek April 15, 2009 David Blanchard |
Measure What You're Managing Supply chain performance is all about improving efficiency of the entire operation.  |
IndustryWeek October 1, 2008 John Teresko |
Leveling Energy's Growing Significance Nanotechnology offers a new route to better fuel economy.  |
IndustryWeek March 1, 2005 Traci Purdum |
In The Driver's Seat High costs, decreased hours of service and a lack of trained drivers have trucking companies commanding and getting respect. Great for them, but what does it mean for manufacturers?  |
National Defense February 2009 Sohbet Karbuz |
Defense Department Should Rethink Energy-Saving Tactics It is a pity that most of the Defense Department's efforts are concentrated on electricity, which accounts for less than 12 percent of military energy consumption, and not on oil, which comprises 78 percent.  |
IndustryWeek June 17, 2009 David Blanchard |
How to Select a 3PL Look for a third-party logistics provider that can help you optimize your supply chain network.  |
National Defense February 2009 Sandra I. Erwin |
Electric Cars for Army Posts, But Fuel Guzzlers for Combat Electricity-powered golf carts are a staple on military bases in the United States. The Army now is asking manufacturers to design a larger and more sophisticated version of the electric golf cart in order to possibly replace thousands of fuel-guzzling sedans and SUVs.  |
Entrepreneur May 2010 Gwen Moran |
Toward Greener, Safer Roads A company that analyzes driver behavior gets millions in investment to help it travel further.  |
IndustryWeek August 1, 2007 David Blanchard |
Warehousing Costs Challenge Inventory Strategies Retailers' just-in-time demands are forcing manufacturers to spend more on logistics.  |
CFO November 1, 2011 David M. Katz |
On the Road Again The CFO of trucking giant Ryder says demand is on the rise. An interview with Art Garcia, CFO, Ryder System.  |
IndustryWeek August 1, 2008 David Blanchard |
Cross-Docking: By The Numbers The top ten benefits to adopting a cross-docking strategy in your warehouse.  |
The Motley Fool October 16, 2006 Jack Uldrich |
ADM Wins Biodiesel Bet The agribusiness giant should benefit from new EPA regulations on diesel.  |
The Motley Fool June 27, 2011 Adam J. Crawford |
Natural Gas Finds Its Niche Meet the newest fleet fuel.  |
National Defense February 2009 Matthew Rusling |
High-Tech Vehicles Promise Fuel Savings -- Years From Now For the Army, trying to cut its fuel use to significantly lower levels is simply not possible with its current fleet. Its old, gas-guzzling engines can be tweaked, but real fuel economy requires a shift to hybrid-electric technology  |
Chemistry World April 24, 2009 Rebecca Trager |
EPA decision threatens chemical industry Chemical facilities could face burdensome permits and pricey construction requirements following the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) preliminary determination that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health and welfare.  |
IndustryWeek May 1, 2008 David Blanchard |
Supply Chain Solutions A look at new product releases that will improve your supply chain.  |
IndustryWeek May 1, 2003 Patricia Panchak |
Stuck In The Slow Lane Manufacturers have implemented technology and new processes to improve the efficiency, reliability and security of distribution systems. But is the nation's infrastructure able to handle the load?  |
U.S. Banker January 2009 Glen Fest |
Going Off the Grid Thinking has evolved around what it means to be green; by focusing on sustainability instead of just conservation.  |
IndustryWeek October 1, 2006 David Blanchard |
Strategies On Becoming A Carrier's Preferred Customer Companies demand capacity, reliability and rate stability from their freight providers.  |
Fast Company November 1, 2007 |
The Evolution of Diesel The Past: In response to the 1970s OPEC crisis, GM hastily rolls out diesel engines... The Present: Modern diesel engines achieve up to 40% better fuel efficiency than gas... The Future: Biodiesel engines burn renewable fuel grown... etc.  |
The Motley Fool January 13, 2010 Toby Shute |
Honk If You Love Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Stimulus cash revs up a promising R&D program for fuel-efficient vehicles.  |
The Motley Fool April 5, 2011 Travis Hoium |
Demand's Role in Obama's Energy Plan Obama's plan to reduce imports isn't the pipe dream some people think it is.  |
National Defense February 2012 Stew Magnuson |
Tough War Lessons Force Military Vehicle Programs To Consider Fuel Efficiency Moving fuel to and around battle zones that have no "front lines" has an extraordinarily high price in terms of money and lives.  |
IndustryWeek January 1, 2007 |
Infrastructure Is Integral To Supply Chain Success A company's highest supply chain priorities are demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, and sales and operations planning.  |
IndustryWeek March 1, 2008 David Blanchard |
A Taxing Solution to the Transportation Problem Updating the highways and surface transportation could cost $225 billion and take 50 years.  |
Popular Mechanics June 9, 2009 Mike Allen |
How 35.5 MPG Will Change Our Vehicles and the Way We Drive: Analysis The EPA's role in fuel economy  |
The Motley Fool November 21, 2008 Chris Jones |
5 Automotive Plays for Hope-Fueled Investors Let's look at a few of the key players moving the automotive industry toward greener pastures.  |
National Defense July 2010 Sandra I. Erwin |
Air Force: To Save Fuel, We Must Change How We Fly The Pentagon in recent years has launched umpteen projects to promote the use of renewable energy and lower consumption of fossil fuels.  |
Food Engineering July 1, 2009 |
System enhances warehouse management Software has enabled this food company's distribution center to add both space utilization and labor efficiencies, saving on internal costs.  |
National Defense May 2007 Breanne Wagner |
Air Force energy-saving plans face technical, financial hurdles The Air Force is proposing new measures to cut aviation fuel consumption by 10 percent within the next six years. Among the initiatives is to conventional fuel with synthetic alternatives.  |
National Defense August 2008 Grace V. Jean |
Energy Conservation is No Barrier to Japan's Economic Ambitions Every spring, fierce winds kick up the Gobi Desert's dust and blow east through China, where the dirt blends with pollutants from the growing numbers of factories. The resulting mixture travels across the Sea of Japan.  |
IndustryWeek April 15, 2009 David Blanchard |
Short-Term Strategies Are in Vogue in 2009 Cost management projects supersede long-term IT implementations.  |
IndustryWeek December 10, 2008 Andrew Fellon |
Viewpoint -- What to Expect from Obama's Coming Energy Initiatives The U.S. will see higher prices in electricity and fossil fuels as producers struggle to adjust to new laws and standards.  |