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Up against the elements: The extra challenges of lifting offshore
2014-04-01 01:00:00| Offshore Technology
Lifting work is more dangerous and complex in the offshore industry, but technology and techniques have adapted to the marine environment. Geoff Holden, chief executive of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, tells Offshore Technology Focus w
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just On Call - SABMiller eyes growth for SA soft drinks unit, but challenges loom
2014-03-31 16:34:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
SABMiller's South African soft drinks business is aiming for up to 5% medium-term annual volume growth, but has warned of current challenges such as a weakening Rand and social unrest in the lead-up to elections.
Alternative Powertrains Present New Challenges for the Global Fleet
2014-03-30 20:14:30| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
The new challenge for international fleet managers is mapping the driving patterns of their drivers and linking them to the correct powertrain. Belgian company TCOPlus has developed a tool and an approach to help fleets make the right decisions. Global warming and the effect of Co2-emissions have initiated a focus on reducing the footprint of our beloved vehicle. The European Parliament has pushed OEMs to produce environmentally friendly cars while many governments have found the social acceptability of taxing cars based on their Co2-emissions. In the earlier stages of this evolution, switching to diesel cars was a quick win. Diesel technology improved tremendously, making these cars fun to drive. For many fleets with international sourcing programs, diesel vehicles became the one size fits all answer in Europe, reducing (tax) cost, reducing Co2-emissions and providing a fun driving experience. READ MORE The Article Alternative Powertrains Present New Challenges for the Global Fleet appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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Apparel software trends 2014: Supply chain challenges
2014-03-28 18:03:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
What are the biggest challenges facing the global apparel supply chain in 2014? One that stands out is the pressure to deliver on the omnichannel promise. There's a fundamental disconnect between the demands of an omnichannel retail environment working to give consumers immediate results, and an apparel supply chain that is getting longer, more fragmented and more difficult to predict.
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Toyota to create foundation focused on mobility challenges
2014-03-26 15:30:37| Green Car Congress
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