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E-Invoicing, Slow to Catch on in Ocean Transportation, May Be Gaining Steam
In a digital age where a delay of seconds or one human error can be the cause of lost revenue, wasted resources or unhappy customers, good technology becomes critical to run a business. Twelve years after the ocean shipping industry adopted e-commerce tools that resulted in an average savings of $100,000 per year and hundreds of thousands of labor hours per week, the final steps in the shipping process - invoicing and payment - are still catching up.
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The Value to Be Found in the Wholesale Distributor
Recently, several wholesale distribution industry groups published data showing mostly steady growth in the last decade for their members in such verticals as auto parts, health and beauty, furniture, industrial, and food. In fact, many have outperformed other sectors of the U.S. economy, and this year and next are no different.
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The "Omni-Channel" - and Its Implications for the Supply Chain
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How Data Collection and Reporting Can Improve Material Handling
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The Secrets of Flawless Fulfillment
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Robots in the Warehouse: A Progress Report
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Lufthansa Cargo Reorganizes Charter Operation; Partners With Chapman Freeborn
Lufthansa Cargo is reorganizing its charter business. As of April 1, the carrier's charter activities, previously overseen by the Lufthansa Cargo Charter Agency subsidiary, will be integrated into the line organization of Lufthansa Cargo.
Worldwide Express Updates Freight, Express Shipping Platforms
Worldwide Express, a package and freight-shipping company based in Dallas, has developed version 2.0 of its technology platform, consisting of SpeedShip and SpeedFreight.
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Hanson Logistics Marks Third Expansion of Chicago Consolidation Center
Hanson Logistics has launched the third phase of a program to expand its temperature-controlled Chicago Consolidation Center, located in Hobart, Ind.
For Commercial Trucks, 2013 Starts Out on Positive Note
Class 8 orders rose above 20,000 units for a fifth consecutive month in February, while a surge in step-van orders pushed new medium duty demand above the prevailing trend.
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North American Rail, Intermodal Traffic Increases as Winter Ends
United States freight carload traffic gained ground during the week ending March 16, 2013, up 0.5 percent measured against the comparable week in 2012, said the Association of American Railroads.
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The State of the Art in Labor-Management Systems
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