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When a new line of business caused backups at Koch Entertainment's packing stations, an automated packaging system cleared the logjam. Now the music and film distributor is shipping a lot more orders in much less time.
Soaring fuel costs and security restrictions have pushed the air-cargo industry into retrenchment mode. Still, predictions of catastrophe seem premature.
Shippers looking to crack down on cargo theft are enlisting the aid of high-tech devices. But there's more to it than simply tucking a covert wireless tracker into a shipment.
Service-parts logistics can be a cash cow for the increasing number of companies that offer this service to their clients. Achieving flawless execution often on just two hours' notice is a challenge for both shipper and provider.
Imported oil and its attendant risks. Greenhouse gases and global warming. An economy dependent on a vibrant freight transportation system. Add those up and the result is a growing imperative to find alternatives to traditional fuels.