Gibson Guitars: “Suppliers May Lie”, the real translation of Caveat Emptor
Blog | www.supplyexcellence.com | Nov 18, 2009
One of the recurring themes of the New Normal is the increasing complexity of and reliance on extended supply chains with many participants beyond the Tier 1 supplier. Gibson Guitar was given a first-hand (and very unwelcome) lesson in
Lean and Green Becomes Lean and Safe
Blog | www.controleng.com | Nov 18, 2009
An ongoing discussion of machine guarding topics, including solutions assessments, regulatory compliance, gap analysis, operating efficiencies and cost savings, as well as all relevant safety standards, such as those from NFPA, ANSI, RIA, IEC, ISO and OSHA.
http://www.controleng.com/blog/Machine_Safety/26236-Lean_and_Green_Becomes_Lean_and_Safe.php
Walmart's bigger challenge: a meaningful index
Blog | www.mbtmag.com | Nov 16, 2009
Expert insight on the latest GREEN trends, products and news from the professionals within the manufacturing industry.
http://www.mbtmag.com/blog/Operation_Green/26188-Walmart_s_bigger_challenge_a_meaningful_index.php
SME 148 Blog
Blog | sme148.wordpress.com | Nov 16, 2009
and has helped out our chapter, as treasurer in the past… All forms are into SME International, so we are officially your slate of new officers…. I will start a contact phase to all of our roster members of record, to gain an understanding
What is the carbon footprint of your supply chain?
Blog | blog.kinaxis.com | Nov 12, 2009
Sustainable development, carbon footprint, global warming, cap and trade, Kyoto, green this, green that. Who hasn’t seen, read and heard article after news report after blog, talking about how we are wrecking the environment and that things need to change.
http://blog.kinaxis.com/2009/11/what-is-the-carbon-footprint-of-your-supply-chain/
Sustainable Strategy...or Else
Blog | www.logisticsmgmt.com | Nov 5, 2009
In today’s global environment, all shipments are mission critical. With that in mind, Burnson's blog will address core trade and transport concerns expressed by logistics and supply chain managers worldwide. He'll share exclusive intelligence on waterborne carriage, services and seaports as well as
http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/blog/Critical_Cargoes/25338-Sustainable_Strategy_or_Else.php
Why Not California #10 - Colorado gets solar manufacturer
Blog | www.cmta.net | Nov 4, 2009
Posted by Gino DiCaro. Last week, German-based SMA Solar Technology announced it would open a manufacturing facility in Colorado, spend approximately $22 million on it's first non-European site, and hire 300 to 700
SaaS Is Green ... But It's Greener If You Go Thin Client
Blog | blog.sourcinginnovation.com | Oct 25, 2009
This summer, MessageLabs (now part of Symantec) released a white-paper on The Greening of SaaS which I found very disappointing because one key point that many vendors overlook when selling SaaS is how it can considerably green your operations if implemented and utilized properly. The paper
Plugging your leaks, and other simple things...
Blog | www.plantengineering.com | Oct 23, 2009
1. Best t-shirt at the 2009 InfraMation event, sponsored by Flir: I think, therefore IR… 2. Plugging your leaks: One of the chief uses for infrared technology is leak detection, and it’s one part of the kind of comprehensive energy audit we advocate for every facility.
Lift truck OEMs: Buying into what they have AND what they do.
Blog | www.mmh.com | Oct 19, 2009
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