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The Benefits Of Third Party Logistics
E-commerce is a booming industry, with sales expected to reach $500 billion by 2018. Of these sales, many are sent out via ground transport or other shipping options provided by companies specializing in logistics solutions. For many companies, ecommerce fulfillment is an important part of their business, but they do not want to have to…
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Machine Productivity 4 Tips To Get The Most Out of Your Heavy Equipment
Anyone who works in the construction trades has noticed a major shift in the past five years. More and more construction companies are moving away from owning their own heavy equipment, and instead transitioning to renting some or all of their machines. Of course, larger construction companies may not have a choice, and can work…
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Five Creative Ideas for Celebrating the Life of Your Pet
Dogs are not always man’s best friend. They’re also woman’s best friend. And sometimes man’s best friend is a cat, a parrot, or a ferret named “Dog.” The thing all pet lovers feel the same about is the deep mourning experienced at the loss of a beloved animal. There is often an unspoken sentiment in…
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Winter is Coming! And it’s Destroying Your Driveway
It’s inevitable. Through time, weather, and changes in the soil, that once beautiful, freshly paved driveway is starting to crack and sink. An Like everything else on your property, it needs care, repair, and sometimes outright replacement. Sunken driveways aren’t like broken windows or burst pipes, they don’t need immediate attention. But overtime, they can…
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Web Design Trends of 2015 5 Terms To Know
To paraphrase an 80s teen idol: The internet moves pretty fast, if you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could get caught in an awkward conversation with your web design company wherein you have to nod and pretend you know what “flat design” means. So if you’re trying to stay abreast of…
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Material Handling Relying on Technology to Minimize Errors, Speed Delivery
Although estimates vary widely, most experts agree that in the next five years, the number of devices — everything from computer tablets to thermostats — connected to the internet will be over 200 billion, with over 30 billion categorized as “autonomous.” Refrigerators that can automatically order food, medicine cabinets that can monitor prescriptions, and temperature…
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The Bubbles May Pop, But Your Precious Cargo Won’t!
We take many things for granted in this world: paved roads, fresh air, clean water, and undamaged mail. That last one might seem a bit silly, but just think about all the items that are ordered and shipped to homes and businesses each day. Many of these items are more than just paper goods, they’re…
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Tips for Hiring Independent Contractors
Independent contractors and freelance workers make up a significant portion of the workforce in the United States. Benefits such as health insurance and pension costs make up nearly 30% of what a business spends on employee compensation. More and more companies are hiring non-traditional workers to keep their costs down. The goal is to keep…
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Flexible Plastic Packaging Economic, Affordable And Efficient
How often do you think about the work that goes into packaging the food you eat or the products you buy? From the birth of an idea to graphic design, many hands swap skills in order to bring you that cheese or sports drink you love so much. If you have a business that packages…
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Want Clearer Skin And A Cleaner Shower? Get A Better Water Filter
Water filtration systems are essential technology used to purify and soften the water we use to clean, cook and bathe with. When your shower is showing signs of scum or your tap water tastes a little funny, it’s time to look into household water softener systems and get a home water treatment. Below are some…