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White Papers & Assessments
Published by GCCA core partner organizations, white papers and bulletins help members better understand and prepare for critical industry issues. Each paper is developed by either a committee of members, members of the Scientific Advisory Council, or other industry experts. Nonmembers may purchase white papers, reports, and bulletins in the online store .
Insurance Considerations for Cold Stores in South Africa With the continual need to feed a growing global population, preserving food for extended periods of time is required necessitating cold storage to prolong shelf life and help prevent spoilage of foods. In this White Paper, “Insurance Considerations for Cold Stores in South Africa” learn more about understanding the component design, the importance of a sound Health & Safety Management System, staff training etc. Cold Storage Transcritical CO 2 Refrigeration Systems White Paper In this Whitepaper, “Cold Storage Transcritical CO 2 Refrigeration Systems,” learn how carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) refrigeration systems, increasingly, are providing refrigerated warehouse owners with a viable alternative to ammonia (NH 3 ) refrigerant, which faces increasing government regulation. |
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Performance Management Process Strategies White Paper Eight successful strategies for enhancing performance management to create an ongoing process. Part of the Talent Management White Paper Series, developed by Jeremy Lurey of Plus Delta Consulting, LLC. |
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Water Conservation and Optimization White Paper Learn more about the fundamentals of water conservation at cold storage facilities with an emphasis on reducing the quantity of water used, conserving non-renewable energy sources and preventing contamination and misuse of natural resources. |
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Recruiting & Retaining Top Talent White Paper
Key recruitment and retention strategies employed by several IARW warehouse members; expressed by their CEOs and business owners at a recent association meeting. Part of the Talent Management White Paper Series, developed by Jeremy Lurey of Plus Delta Consulting, LLC. |
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Thermal Energy Storage in an Ammonia Refrigerated Low-Temperature Warehouse Measurement and Verification (M&V) study of Viking Cold Solutions, Inc. thermal energy storage (TES) technology installed in an industrial low-temperature cold storage warehouse. |
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Application of Automation within a Temperature-Controlled Warehouse Reasons to consider Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), challenges that may arise and building considerations for ASRS. MORE |
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Low Ammonia Charge Refrigeration Systems for Cold Storage White Paper Learn about viable alternatives to the high ammonia charge pumped recirculated liquid system typically found in most temperature-controlled facilities. MORE |
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Best practices in installing and maintaining a fire-safe solar photovoltaic (PV) system. MORE |
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An ammonia release can present a dangerous and costly peril to the cold storage industry. Proper planning and effective management, however, can make the difference between an emergency that can injure employees or take lives and cost millions of dollars and one that produces only temporary inconvenience. Over many years, considerable information about ammonia refrigeration systems and methods used to deal with ammonia releases have been developed and/or gathered by GCCA) and its Core Partners. The white paper Dealing with an Ammonia Spill was developed to summarize portions of that body of information. |
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Controlled Environment Fire Prevention White Paper Using oxygen reduction technology for fire prevention in controlled environment facilities. MORE |
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Workers' Compensation Premium Credits by State Matrix The IARW Safety Committee has compiled a state by state matrix of credits available for your workers compensation premium. MORE |
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Energy Back-Up for Refrigerated Warehouses White Paper Explores energy back-up options for refrigerated warehouses. MORE |
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Kenya Cold Chain Assessment Report Explores improvements needed to support the development of cold chain drivers in Kenya and could be applied to other developing countries in the region. MORE |
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Demand Response Facts and Frequently Asked Questions White Paper During the 2011 Global Cold Chain Alliance Assembly of Committees in July 2011, the IARW Refrigeration & Energy Committee discussed various refrigeration and energy related topics effecting IARW warehouse members and the public refrigerated warehousing and logistics industry. MORE. |
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WFLO Scientific Advisory Council Reports Annual reports summarizing the latest research conducted by members of the council on the science behind food safety, packaging, and logistics. MORE |
