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nefficient energy management is driving high operational costs. One way manufacturers can reduce their energy usage is by getting more efficient in their processes, products and procedures. This article explores what process manufacturers, the biggest consumers of energy among manufacturers, are doing to bring these costs to heel.
May: "Clean Tech" Product Manufacturing
Manufacturers are discovering that going green can be an expensive proposition, with payoffs often proving to be elusive. This article looks at how technology solutions coupled with strategic business planning can help companies achieve reduced costs, increased efficiency and more environmentally friendly production operations.
July: How to Green Your Facility
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s environmental standards continue to reshape the manufacturing landscape, companies are discovering that going green is no longer an option -- it's now a matter of economic survival. This article looks at how manufacturers are complying with green regulations, and how they're not only rising to these challenges but leveraging their green status for competitive advantage.
October: Waste Reduction / Waste Management
This article looks at how manufacturers are gaining a competitive advantage through their focus on biodegradable waste management strategies. These companies are staying one step ahead of governmental regulations through their adoption of environmentally friendly waste reduction and by-product utilization practices. IW identifies best practices in waste management as illustrated through real-world case studies.
