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Microgrid Economics – Microgrids Growing Faster Than Larger Grids

Logistics Viewpoints

In many cases microgrids are now bankable investments due to high power costs, low renewable and battery costs, and the value of improving power resilience. The option of using local power generation from a microgrid for supplying your electric power can alleviate the risk of power outages when your main grid fails.

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Rolling Blackouts Coming to New England?

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC recently attended the August 2021 New England Public Power Association (NEPPA) conference, where Gordon Van Welie, President & CEO of grid operator ISO New England (ISO-NE) described the challenges to maintain reliable, low-cost power, while meeting the urgent goals to decarbonize electric power.

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Trends 2024: Artificial Intelligence

Enterra Insights

Mario Mirabella , CEO of MSM Digital, writes, “AI-powered predictive analytics enables us to harness the power of data and uncover valuable insights that can drive business success. Anders Billesø Beck , Vice President of innovation and strategy at Universal Robots, explains, “2023 was an exciting year for innovation.

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Zero Sum: How Walmart Transportation is Working to Reduce Emissions Now and in the Future

Logistics Viewpoints

Many of these initiatives are first-of-their kind for Walmart and will be pivotal in moving us towards a zero emissions future, while being instructive to the entire transportation industry. At Logistics Viewpoints, we have written about how companies are looking to reduce carbon emissions, especially when it comes to transportation.

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Why All the Hype about Hydrogen?

Enterra Insights

politics knows there is a wide divide between Democrats and Republicans when it comes to green energy. Nevertheless, journalist Phred Dvorak reports, “One clean-energy candidate has broad support from some of the reddest parts of the U.S.: that support for hydrogen energy is growing. Anyone who follows U.S.

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6 Ways AI Empowers End-to-End Decision Automation in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Consequently, everyone asserts they are utilizing AI, and those in the supply chain world are no exception. Here, let’s explore 6 essential elements of AI-powered automation in supply chain planning & analytics, culminating in a powerful solution. However, the question remains: how?

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Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. By leveraging the power of AI, organizations can optimize efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall customer satisfaction.