Transportation is one area that is ripe for delivering savings to businesses looking for ways to contain costs in the new year, according to Thermo King Corp.
Transport companies nationwide are feeling the pressure to streamline operations. Transporters face diesel fuel prices that have the potential to reach $4 to $5 per gallon in the near future, and are further strained as they navigate the changing landscape of government regulations.
Add to this the steady growth in customer demand for greener transport solutions, and transporters must find ways to extend shelf life, reduce fuel consumption, decrease maintenance costs and differentiate through strategic capital investments in order to remain competitive.
The potential savings of a greener fleet aren’t limited to transporters, however. Businesses everywhere are feeling the economic pinch and are looking for ways to operate more efficiently.
From acquiring raw materials to shipping goods to market, transportation costs can have a significant impact on the bottom line and environmental impact of any business.
Consumer pressure is also a factor. Customers are increasingly aware of the environmental impacts of the products they buy, further driving businesses to invest in sustainable processes, including the supply chain.
Thermo King, a business of Ingersoll Rand, said it develops innovative transport solutions and that it meets this growing demand for efficient transport temperature control systems. With more than 70 years of experience, the company said it has implemented solutions for a wide variety of customers, including Edible Arrangements and C.R. England.
According to Thermo King, a greener fleet includes improvements in the following areas:
• Fuel Usage
• Idling Time
• CARB Compliance
• Emissions
• Noise
• Maintenance
For a complete list of improvements, visit www.thermoking.com.
As demand continues to grow from businesses seeking new ways to achieve improved efficiency, 2012 will see more companies allocating budgets to make improvements like those suggested here to their fleet vehicles and supply chains.
