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Increased EfficiencyDarin Finley

GEB 3213-1998

06-11-14

Overview

S Fuel costs are on the rise

S These increase in price of diesel is taking away from profit

sharing for employees

S Price per case delivered could be decreased to compensate

for increased fuel expenses

S Routes could be cut in order because of fuel expenses

The Opportunity

S Research the amount of fuel used in a designated time

frame

S Compare the pros and cons of the newer trucks vs. the older

trucks

S Determine if the fuel expense saved compensates for new

truck expense

S Research Natural Gas benefits

Audience Analysis

Presentation Audience

S This presentation will be

presented to the service

supervisor and service

manager of the area

S These two are the ones

who will be impacted the

most by this presentation

Needs/Concerns

S They have the power to make this strategy in action

S What effects will come about from this change

S Needs approval in order to proceed with proposed plan

Possible Key Stakeholders

S The Drivers and Managers

S Profit Sharing for the company

S All other employees would benefit from the money saved to be used in other needed areas of the company.

S Carbon footprint of the earth

S Positive perception from public about the company for decreasing dependency on fossil fuels

Highlighted References

S Sarewitz, D., & Pielke Jr., R. (2013). Learning to Live With Fossil Fuels. Atlantic, 311(4), 59.

S McKittrick, E. (2014). A Fossil Fuel Economy in a Climate Change Vulnerable State. Environment, 56(3), 25-35. doi:10.1080/00139157.2014.901838

S Peña Puerto', J., & Mendoza, M. (2008). Sustitución de fuel oil por gas natural en ANDERCOL Medellín. (Spanish). Producción Más Limpia, 3(1), 61-76.

S Other references to be added