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It is true that electric lift trucks are not suitable for every application. Throughout the past decade, however, there have been a number of changes in the lift truck industry and the material handling work environment that have been beneficial for the electric lift truck and advanced its opportunities.
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Comprehensive coverage of energy efficient technologies for sustainability in warehousing including lighting, climate control, hybrid lift trucks, conveyors and packaging.
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FREE! 10 Classic Articles from Supply Chain Management Review magazineSmall business optimism is now standing at its lowest level since November
Posted 04/10 · 10:21 AM · SCMR Editorial
Fueled by a sense that rising energy prices might trip up economic growth, small business owners became less optimistic in March, said analysts with IHS Global Insight
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Office Depot reduces packaging waste
Posted 04/04 · 02:17 PM · MMH Editorial
Greener Office delivery service implements reusable plastic containers
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Earth Day, every day: How Federated Co-operatives practices sustainable distribution
Posted 04/01 · 05:00 PM · MMH Editorial
A Canadian retail co-op has embraced sustainability to reduce its costs and return the savings to its members and customers.
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How Federated uses fans to further sustainability
Posted 04/01 · 01:06 PM · MMH Editorial
With the cost of heating the Saskatoon warehouse going through the roof—literally—Federated Co-operatives was interested in testing whether thermal destratification in its warehouses would result in significant heat cost reductions and the reduction of the amount of natural gas needed to heat its facilities.
Federated Co-operatives: Lean, green machine
Posted 04/01 · 12:57 PM · MMH Editorial
Federated Co-operatives uses technologies that are environmentally and worker friendly in its Saskatoon warehouse.
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This Month in Modern: Being green is simply being smart
Posted 04/01 · 10:05 AM · MMH Editorial
The general interest level and media attention given to the concept of “sustainability” has traditionally ebbed and flowed with the price of fuel.
Rutgers professor receives IWLA distinguished service award
Posted 03/30 · 12:21 PM · MMH Editorial
The International Warehouse Logistics Association recently presented its 2012 Distinguished Service Award to Dale S. Rogers, professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management and co-director of the Center for Supply Chain Management at Rutgers University.
Crown Equipment announces first company-owned retail dealership achieves zero landfill status
Posted 03/23 · 09:14 AM · MMH Editorial
Crown Equipment Corporation announced that its Crown Lift Trucks branch in Dayton, Ohio, achieved zero landfill status.
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Metric-driven sustainability initiative gathers speed and favor
Posted 03/20 · 09:03 AM · SCMR Editorial
“Going Green” is no longer a choice for supply chain managers – it’s a given
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Federal Supply Services joins Reusable Packaging Association
Posted 03/14 · 06:55 PM · MMH Editorial
The newest member to join the Reusable Packaging Association, Federal Supply Services International, brings with it unique capabilities and experience within the reusable supply chain.
