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The History of eCommerce: From the 1960s to the 2020s

Ship Monk

Back in the day, businesses relied on primitive computer networks to conduct electronic transactions through EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), enabling them to share invoices, order forms, and shipping confirmations. In 1994, Netscape developed SSL (Secure Socket Layers), a protocol that increased the safety of internet data transmissions.

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More Signs of a Financial Economy; Not a Production Economy

10xLogistics

This is the lowest since November of 2012 and the lowest level since June of 2009. Every little bit of data could tip it in one direction or another. Unfortunately, this means the manufacturing component of our economy actually contracted in May (despite all the talk of a manufacturing renaissance).

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Winning strategies for distributors and manufacturers during an economic downturn

EazyStock

What the last recession taught us An article from McKinsey & Company (2022) analyzed the performance of about 40 publicly traded distribution companies during the 2007-2009 recession. 4 Tips for stock-keeping companies during an economic downturn 1. 4 Tips for stock-keeping companies during an economic downturn 1.

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How Technology Can Enhance Your Supply Chain In Four Ways

Blue Grace Logistics

As most companies haven’t found a reliable means to practice divination we’ve found that, with the right technology and data, this is possible. As most companies haven’t found a reliable means to practice divination we’ve found that, with the right technology and data, this is possible. Strengthening Your Supply Chain with BlueGrace.

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Key Factors to Consider When Planning and Designing Warehouses

Logistics Bureau

Since I first published this article back in 2009, warehouse design principles haven’t altered that much, but as we received many comments, including requests for more information, I figured it might be a good idea to expand on the original piece. Some Tips for Multi-Warehouse Network Planning.

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What is the Hyperconnected Era & “The Internet Of Things” and What does it Have to Do with Manufacturing & Logistics?

GlobalTranz

We encourage our audience to visit The Catavolt Blog for more relevant posts about mobility in manufacturing for best practices, tips, and great industry insights. Chips attached to individual items will transmit data such as identification, location, temperature, pressure, and humidity.

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BlueGrace Logistics 2018 in Review

Blue Grace Logistics

Mr. Collack had been with BlueGrace since its inception in 2009. With that announcement came 10 highly attended Webinars that offered valuable information from industry experts regarding everything from capacity issues, to freight data usage and visualization. CSO, Randy Collack Announces Retirement.