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There may now be as many as 6.5 million direct and indirect jobs in renewable energy, according to updated data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Earlier assessments had put the global estimate at 2.3 million jobs in 2008 (United Nations Environment Programme) and at 5 million jobs in 2012 (International Labour Organization).

Telematics, Electrification to Drive Last-mile Delivery Optimization, Efficiencies, Report Says

July 7, 2014

ABI Research

E-commerce and globalization have changed the parcel delivery industry forever. However, while parcel volumes keep increasing so does the price of fuel, competition and pressure to reduce inner-city congestion.

The Five Stages of Logistics Maturity

July 7, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

From siloed behavior to data-sharing and collaboration across disciplines -- that's the journey that companies are making today, as they pass through the five stages of logistics maturity, according to Greg Aimi, director of supply chain research with Gartner.

Key Steps to Minimize Unplanned Downtime and Protect Your Organization

July 7, 2014

Bernard Cubizolles and Alicia Bowers, GE Intelligent Platforms

Are you running your plant operations with serious risk? Most industrial applications lack recommended updates and security patches, which make them a target for hackers. Outdated architectures, backups and spares can also create problems.

'30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars' Nominations Due July 31

July 7, 2014

ThomasNet, ISM

If you want to recognize a rising star in purchasing/supply chain management, now is the time to act, according to ThomasNet and the Institute for Supply Management, which note that the deadline for their "30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars" Recognition Program is just a month away. All nominations must be submitted online by July 31, 2014.

Procurement Value Measurement

July 7, 2014

Alex Brown, Sr. Principal, Accenture

Does Monitoring of Employees Limit Attractiveness of Jobs, Especially in Truck Transportation?

July 3, 2014

Tech Republic

Since the gas and diesel price hikes of the mid-2000s, industries across the board have taken hard looks at their energy expenditures and how to reduce them. Nowhere is this more apparent than in trucking, where logistics companies now employ sensors and global positioning systems in their vehicles to monitor the driving habits of their drivers, such as how they use the brakes and whether they are heavy on the gas pedal.