Energy

Although battery maintenance is an issue for a majority of fleet managers, a variety of best practices and solutions can now be implemented quickly.

LEED-certified building can now adjust the sizes and temperatures of storage spaces.

Specialty outdoor retailer REI’s new distribution center brings together the next generation of materials handling and sustainability into one facility. Renewable energy powered distribution center. REI Sustainability

I find it inspiring when our System Report focuses on an organization that “walks it like it talks it,” especially when its aspirational mission is truly reflected in its actions, its operations, and its overall business strategy.

REI’s new Arizona LEED Platinum, Net Zero Energy facility brings together two automation technologies to manage store replenishment and e-commerce fulfillment at the same workstation.

Over the last 20 years, the volume of oil consumed per unit of real GDP has contracted on a very consistent basis; consequently, the global economy could grow at more than 2% per year without oil demand rising. Meanwhile shale oil producers—the world’s swing producers—are increasing well productivity at double-digit rates.

Minimal equipment downtime helps custom manufacturer meet variable demand.

National and local leaders gather to celebrate the Midwest region’s first hydrogen fuel cell center.

New facility’s doors separate ambient, refrigerated and freezer storage to reduce energy consumption while optimizing uptime. Energy efficiency of insulated warehouse doors.

Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) leverages real-time data from monitoring systems.

Schneider Electric survey reveals acceleration in efficiency funding amid convergence of information technology and operational technologies.

IHS Energy experts say oil markets have turned their attention squarely to Iraq and the fast-moving attacks of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The impact on global supply chains has yet to be measured.

Studies project the next few years of the forklift fuel cell, lithium-ion lift truck battery and 3D printer markets.

Chargers comply with standards that went into effect in 2014 in both states.

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