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How should data from smart meters be used to improve the power supply chain ?

Posted on September 23, 2013 by aviyer2010

An article in the Wall Street Journal titled “Utilities Try to Learn from Smart Meters (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324123004579055070644003780.html) describes the continuous flow of data from smart meters in consumers homes. That data, coupled with sensors in power generating equipment owned by utilities … Continue reading →

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Oversupply of steel pipe in the supply chain ?

Posted on May 1, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the Wall Street Journal (May 1, 2012) describes a plant expansion by Timken in Ohio and a new plant in Texas to be opened by Tianjan Pipe, both focused on steel production for pipe used by the … Continue reading →

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The impact of natural gas extraction on steel mills

Posted on March 28, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the Wall Street Journal (March 26, 2012) describes the doubling of steel tubes, pipes etc in the last two years – thanks to the demand from natural gas extraction facilities across the US. But the abundant supply … Continue reading →

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Defining organic agriculture – include sustainable water and energy too ?

Posted on December 31, 2011 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (Dec 31, 2011) describes the growth in organic farms in Mexico that comply with US definitions of organic farming – a ban on use of synthethic fertilizers, hormones, pesticides etc. But Swedish certification … Continue reading →

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