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Fast Charging is Smart Charging
What’s in a name? We’ve been asking this ever since Shakespeare first posed the question. Take Fast Charging. Read literally, the name describes charging at a high rate of speed. What the name doesn’t say is that Fast Charging is… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Joe Monahan 13/04/2016 4:41 pm
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Productivity
Big Data Needs To Drive Meaningful Change
Big Data. The name alone implies a mountain of bits and bytes that needs to be sorted with backhoes and cranes, then screened through an industrial-sized sifter, all to try and find a handful of useful elements. How can you… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Lynda Stephens 28/03/2016 3:34 pm
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Savings
Online Calculator Reveals Total Cost of Ownership
When it’s time to replace capital equipment, many companies evaluate options in terms of total available budget. But, what if those companies looked at the budget in terms of costs per-month? Breaking down costs in this way enables an in-depth… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Peter Dwyer 16/03/2016 11:45 am
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The CrossFit® of Financing
Anyone can talk about ROI until they’re blue in the face. TCO? That’s a whole different story. TCO – Total Cost of Ownership – allows a company to evaluate every individual cost of operating an asset over its lifecycle. And… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Jarrod Smith 01/03/2016 2:56 pm
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Check Your Utility Company for Business Insight
When you think about it, you and your utility company have been business partners for years. Utilities know your power rate, usage patterns and most likely helped you choose and install ultra-efficient LED lighting or that new HVAC system. Now… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Cedric Daniels 16/02/2016 3:26 pm
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Shifting Gears from Sales to Consulting
When I walk into a meeting, I know my company’s products by heart. Matching them to any operation is practically intuitive. But over the years I’ve learned that no matter how well I know these things, it’s unfair to think… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Jarrod Smith 13/01/2016 3:45 pm
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When is a Fast Charger Not a Fast Charger?
When is a Fast Charger not a Fast Charger? In industrial battery circles, the term “Fast Charger” can be used loosely. If you’re converting your forklift fleet to electric power, this checklist will help you pick a Fast Charger capable… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Ron Moelker 05/01/2016 3:22 pm
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Savings
Banishing the Lean Thief
A Time Thief is a sneaky thief, stealing bits of time that can never be recovered. On the other hand, a Lean Thief is bold and operates in plain sight. The Lean Thief steals efficiencies from forklift operations and just… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Bill Moriarty 09/12/2015 1:05 pm
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Sustainability
The Sustainability You Think You Know
Sustainability is on everyone’s radar. Whether it shows up in strategic planning, a leaner manufacturing process, a brand promise, a news story or a global conference, it’s worth asking: why is sustainability so important? What business advantages can sustainability truly… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Bill Moriarty 01/12/2015 1:05 pm
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Moving the Farm? Think Electric!
Agricultural operations in California have a unique characteristic: they move. And, they do this twice a year, every year. Farms that yield much of our nation’s fruits and vegetables pack up at the end of the summer growing season and… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Francisco Cortez 18/11/2015 11:23 am
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