Chemicals & Energy

Chemical Production in U.S. on the Rise

August 1, 2014

According to the American Chemistry Council, following an upwardly revised 0.5 percent gain in May, the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index continued to expand, rising by 0.3 percent in June. Chemical output was higher in all regions.

Macy's Says Sustainability Efforts Have Vastly Reduced Electricity, Paper Usage

July 28, 2014

Macy's Inc.

Macy's Inc. has reported a series of initiatives from 2002 through 2013 have resulted in a 38-percent reduction in the company's electricity usage and a 95-percent adoption rate of recycled or certified paper used in the company's marketing materials.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Opens Office in Myanmar

July 24, 2014

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, a provider of services to manufacturers of cars, trucks, heavy equipment and specialized cargo, has opened a new office in Yangon, Myanmar.

Panjiva Expands Its Inventory of Chinese Trade Data

July 8, 2014

Panjiva

Panjiva has expanded its inventory of Chinese trade data within its platform.

Renewable Energy Accounts for 6.5 Million Jobs - and Growing, Report Suggests

July 8, 2014

Worldwatch Institute

There may now be as many as 6.5 million direct and indirect jobs in renewable energy, according to updated data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Earlier assessments had put the global estimate at 2.3 million jobs in 2008 (United Nations Environment Programme) and at 5 million jobs in 2012 (International Labour Organization).

Nanotechnology in Manufacturing: Is It Toxic?

July 3, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Is the use of nanotechnology in manufacturing and poisoning workers?

Report Measures Use, Impact of Plastic in CPG Sector, Urges Sustainability Initiatives

June 26, 2014

Environmental Leader

The total natural capital cost of plastic in the consumer goods industry is more than $75bn per year, according to research released by the Plastic Disclosure Project, the UN Environment Programme and natural capital analysts Trucost.

Disruptive Technology and Supply-Chain Excellence at 3M

June 26, 2014

Scott Olson, VP Manufacturing & SC Services, 3M Company

Supply-Chain Overhaul at Marquis: A Case Study

June 26, 2014

Bart Pieper, Dir Business Technology & Integration, Marquis

Solar Supply Chain Revenues Predicted to Increase in 2014

June 25, 2014

PV-Magazine

Analysis from IHS Technology forecasts a solid upturn for the global solar PV supply chain sector after a weak first six months of the year.

Chemicals & Energy

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