Inspiration

Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OHL), now GEODIS, is one of the largest third-party logistics companies in the world, providing integrated global supply chain management solutions, including transportation, warehousing, customs…

Automakers and automotive suppliers across the world are facing change unlike any other time in the industry's history. If the past is any indication, however, these companies won’t shy away from the unrelenting pace of transformation that…

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Mack Technologies, a leading provider of complex electronic manufacturing services, makes electronic circuit boards for the defense, telecom, and industrial sectors of its facility in Westford, Massachusetts. …

For the second largest chain of supermarkets in the United Kingdom, sustainability goals are a high priority. Sainsbury’s prides itself on doing the right thing for its customers – and creating a greener supermarket is chief…

As banks re-imagine the role branches will play in an increasingly digital world, many are looking at strategies that simultaneously elevate the customer experience and reduce overhead costs. As CNBC reports, branches are shrinking in size…

Organizations across the globe count on Iron Mountain to protect what they value and unlock its potential, just as this records storage leader counts on Current, to unlock the potential of many of its facilities with LED lighting that is saving…

In as few as five years, 70 percent of consumers will be grocery shopping online, according to a new report from the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Nielsen. This estimated $100 billion spend—equivalent to every U.S. household spending $…

For Kent State University, “Students First” is a mantra that drives every decision from the president’s office to faculty excellence to campus operations. Part of this pledge is creating a safe and secure environment for students as they learn to…

LED was unproven to Eric Johnson when he was determined to make Brookshire Brothers’ supermarkets more energy efficient several years ago. Faced with cutting costs or falling behind the competition, the long-time Director of Store Planning &…

If the connected gadgets lining the store shelves and our “smart homes” are any indication, the Internet of Things is here to stay. Despite its propensity to drive value far beyond the single-family residence, the…

THE SITUATION

Frimesa has been providing high-quality food products throughout Brazil for over 35 years, and getting that food into the homes of Brazilians…

For some manufacturers, lighting can be an afterthought when evaluating energy reduction projects – but more and more are looking up to bring energy costs down in their plants and factories. It starts with considerable energy savings and…

Current Has Reduced the Retailer’s Costs by More Than $100 Million Dollars in Energy Savings Across Global Fleet of Stores, Clubs, Offices and Distribution Centers

The world’s largest retailer, announced results of an extensive…

THERE'S A NEW RETAIL REALITY 

It’s a tough time for retailers. Power is progressively shifting to online stores and retail business models are facing pressure. Over the last few years, retail stores have…

The dichotomy between improvement on the global scale, but slowing progress in an advanced economy need not remain a constant. As we look to the future of work, we expect technology to reshape the entire economic paradigm. We see this…