A 10-year history and outlook
A historical perspective on anything of importance is a good thing. It gives one a sense of where they are and where they've been, plus it helps prepare for the future. read more
Wheels of the future
Now that the CLEAR Act (Clean Efficient Automobiles Resulting from Advanced Car Technologies) has been in place for nearly a year now, many in the industry are hoping the benefits will start to show. read more
Project Renaissance: An epoch of technology application
When Jim Ferrell returned from semi-retirement to run the Fortune 1000 company that bears his name in 2001, the 61-year-old industry icon already had decided that drastic change was critical in the face of stiffening competition and spiraling prices. read more
Gasoline fever: Deja vu all over again
Political pandering in Washington is rising almost as fast as the price of a gallon of gasoline. Congress is scrambling to respond to consumers' -- and angry constituents' -- concerns about price, which at the same time is fueling the flames of public fears. read more
Our business is knowledge
This is the fourth in a series on business topics inspired by the 20th century business management icon Peter Drucker. read more
Emergency safety stakeholders
There are many reasons to adhere to compliance standards and communicate with customers in an effort to prevent accidents. However, we must consider other stakeholders in the process. read more
First in line for technology
The deployment of Ferrellgas' bold new business model has a lot of folks talking, but there is no consensus as to whether the nation's second-largest propane retailer has launched a new and important period in the history of the industry. read more
