Chemicals & Energy

2012 Supply Chain Innovation Awards Innovation of the Year: Reduced Transportation Costs Through Railcar Co-Loading

December 21, 2012

Russell W. Goodman, Editor-in-Chief, SupplyChainBrain

As I waited to pay for my groceries the other day, a manager instructed a novice bagger on the art of separating lighter items, like the eggs, from heavier ones, such as a 12-pack of canned dog food. Like to like, the boss said; that way stuff doesn't get crushed on the ride home.

Supply Chain Council Publishes Version 11 of SCOR Model

December 11, 2012

Supply Chain Council

The Supply Chain Council has published version 11 of its Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model.

Collaboration's Role in Sustainable Supply Chains

December 6, 2012

Gael De Martelaere, The Dow Chemical Co. and Luc Haesaerts, Haesaerts Intermodal

U.S. Senate Votes to Ratchet Up Sanctions on Iranian Energy, Transportation Sectors

December 5, 2012

Maritime Executive

The U.S. Senate has approved new sanctions on trade with Iran's energy, port, shipping and shipbuilding sectors, designating these areas as entities of proliferation.

Seven Success Strategies for Your IBP Journey

December 5, 2012

Steelwedge Software

How innovative IBP technologies can help drive the right process and the best business value in an environment where volatility is the "new normal."

Renewable Fuel Standard Is Estimated to Cost Chain Restaurants Billions

November 30, 2012

PwC

The National Council of Chain Restaurants is urging repeal of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), claiming it is disastrously costly for the restaurant industry, commodity prices and the food supply chain. The lobbying group released a 32-page report, which can be read in its entirety at http://www.NCCR.net.

Marine Transportation Steams Toward Fuel-Cell Propulsion

November 27, 2012

Maritime Executive

Two technology development streams are converging toward a point that makes fuel cells attractive as a power source for marine propulsion. They are the growing adoption of hybrid-electric powertrain systems and the projected growth in the number of vessels burning LNG as fuel.

Surging Domestic Energy Sector Puts New Demands on Transportation

November 27, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

The U.S. domestic energy sector, for both oil and natural gas, is on the rebound. Brent Hudspeth, senior director of consulting with Transplace, talks about the pressures and requirements that the new trend is placing on transportation networks.

Ryder Natural Gas Truck Fleet Powers Past Six-Million-Mile Mark

November 20, 2012

Ryder

Ryder System, Inc. reports that its fleet of 250 natural gas vehicles have surpassed six million miles. The fleet consists of 35 liquefied natural gas and 215 compressed natural gas tractors, running in 32 customer operations in California, Arizona and Michigan.

Stores May Be Prepared for Power Outage of a Day or Two - But Not for Almost Two Weeks

November 12, 2012

Storefront Backtalk

As Superstorm Sandy blew its devastating winds through much of the Eastern U.S. starting on Halloween, retailers had to deal with it just like everyone else. But few seemed to have anticipated the more than eight days - and more, in some cases - of outages, along with the gas shortages, closed roads, lack of food and water, plus the dead phone lines, lack of internet broadband access and dead cell towers.

Chemicals & Energy

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the chemicals and energy industries. Learn how chemical and energy companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.