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Since the launch of the U.S. Highway System in 1926, paved roads and bridges have become one of the most important parts of our country’s infrastructure. After all, cars and trucks are our primary source of national transportation, whether we’re moving freight or...
Jun 2, 2015
If you don’t think that we live in a data-driven world, consider the following facts: Over 90% of data in the world was created in the past two years. The total volume of data being captured and stored by industry doubles every 1.2 years. It is estimated that by 2020...
May 28, 2015
Just like the Jedi have the Sith, shipping has reverse logistics. And, much like the Sith, reverse logistics is the dark side of supply chain management that many people wish didn’t exist. As a supply chain manager, you spend all your time ensuring that your product...
May 26, 2015
In virtually any industry (or even in our personal lives), submitting claims can be a tedious task. A lot of effort goes into who’s at fault, how bad the damage is, and how long it’s been there; because at the end of the day, someone has to pay for it. When it comes...
May 26, 2015
The NPF was held May 17-20 in Anaheim CA. There were over 2,700 attendees from across the USA representing the USPS, mailers, and service providers. While it seems like there were perhaps less new major initiates and enhancements introduced at this event as compared...
