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Though it started as an online bookstore, Amazon has grown into an e-commerce juggernaut, arguably the most important online store there is today. From warehousing to shipping, when Amazon does something, the logistics industry pays close attention. So a year and a...
Jun 4, 2015
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 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...
