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Logistics and Distribution
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Harris Teeter follows stringent procedures to ensure the safety and quality of the products we offer in our stores. Key components to our commitment of exceeding our shopper’s expectations are our distribution and transportation departments. Not only are our facilities focused on handling our top quality products in the safest manner, they also look for ways to incorporate sustainable practices such as:
 Reduced Fuel Consumption – Processes have been implemented to maximize the space of our outbound trailers delivering to our stores. This increase in space maximization has reduced the total miles driven by over 15% while Harris Teeter continues to expand throughout the southeast.
Harris Teeter has a Tractor Idling Policy which reduces the amount of time tractors spend idling. The engines computer will shut down the tractor's engine if it idles more than 6 six minutes. This Idling policy has reduced the amount of fuel consumed and harmful pollutants.
Cleaner Burning Diesel Engines – Our tractors began using “ultra:” low sulfur diesel fuel during the spring of 2007.
Reduced Energy Usage – Our two distribution centers have been re-lamped with low energy fluorescent lighting fixtures that utilize “motion” activation technology. These new lighting fixtures have reduced our energy usage by 10%. We have also converted all our refrigeration plants to natural refrigerant (ammonia) coolant instead of class 2 ozone depleting refrigerant.
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