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Kohl's Increasingly Relying on Solar Power Generated at Its Stores

Kohl's Department Stores is to install solar panels at roughly 30 additional locations, expanding its existing solar program by nearly 25 percent.

Positive Growth Predicted for Commercial Trucks Powered by Natural Gas

Over the next five years, the natural gas heavy-duty commercial vehicle market is set to experience rapid growth in North America.

Taking the Temperature of Sustainability in Airfreight

Temperature-controlled technology for airfreight logistics can be a valuable means of achieving sustainability. Douglas Wettergren, regional sales manager with Envirotainer, explains how.

EPA Wants to Crack Down on Soot from Plants, Factories and Vehicles

The EPA plans to propose tougher air quality pollution standards for fine particulate matter, or soot, a microscopic particle released from power plants, factories and vehicles.

Manufacturers Can Benefit from 'Supply Circle' Management

Manufacturers can generate new value, minimize costs, and increase operational stability by focusing on four broad areas: production, product design, value recovery - and supply-circle management.

Purfresh Teams With Hyundai Merchant Marine on Reefer Service

Purfresh Inc., a developer of technology for maintaining the integrity of fresh product in transit, has joined with Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) to serve worldwide markets.

Construction on Four-Story 'Green' Warehouse Nears Completion in Singapore

SDV, a global leader in supply chain, is about to complete a "green" four-story, ramp-up warehouse that is in compliance with the highest environmental standards, the company says.

How Unilever Derives Value From Its Supply Chain

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What Will Happen to the Supply Chain When 'Cheap' Oil Ends?

A conversation with Chuck Taylor, founder and principal of Awake! Consulting.

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Are You Ready for the Next Supply-Chain Disaster?

Each disruption in global supply chains seems to bring a new surprise. On March 31 of this year, it was an explosion and fire at a chemical plant in Marl, Germany. The incident at the factory of Evonik Industries resulted in the deaths of two workers and caused damage that will take all summer to repair.

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Recycled Energy Development Acquires CHP Projects at Dean Foods Facilities

Recycled Energy Development (RED) has acquired the combined heat and power (CHP) projects at Dean Foods' facilities in City of Industry, Calif., and Franklin, Mass. Each project will produce approximately 2.0 megawatts of electricity and 4.5 MMBtu/hr of thermal energy from clean natural gas.

Trends in Industrial Real-Estate

Strength is returning to the market for mid-sized warehouses, though vacancies remain high for facilities of 100,000 to 200,000 square feet, says Rob Wheeler, vice president for industrial services at Cresa Chicago. Cresa Chicago is a real estate firm that works only with tenants. With 55 offices in North America, it is "the biggest real estate firm you've never heard of," Wheeler says.

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