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Supply
Chain by the Numbers |
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- March 25 , 2011
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Developing Economies See Share of Global Manufacturing Rise; SuperValue Bags Big Savings; Shippers See Looming Capacity Crunch; Fuel Cell Technology in Forktrucks Starting to Emerge |
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Approximate number of fuel cell-based fork trucks that have been sold into the US market, out of some 80,000-100,000 trucks sold annually, according to a spokesman from Raymond Corp. this week at ProMat. Though the fuel cell trucks are cheaper to run and eliminate all the headaches that come with batteries, the $30,000+ cost for the fuel cells themselves is the barrier for now. Many companies, such as grocery chain Wegman's, are testing these trucks, however.
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Amount grocery store and wholesale giant SuperValu expects to save annually through a rigorous program to reduce the number of bags used at check out, whether they are paper or plastic, according to a story this week in the Wall Street Journal. The program includes thorough training on how to pack bags very full, rules on when not to use any bag, and monthly calls amongst its various chains' managers to track progress. Another example of being "Green" while saving money.
