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It's Not That Far ... What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Posted by John Shepperson | May 20, 2014 2:00:00 PM

If you’re a Greensboro, NC distribution business and you’ve printed packing slips, sent off invoices, and filled the trucks’ fuel tanks, one of two things is about to happen. In one instance, the truck leaves Greensboro and gets to Lexington without a hitch – the truck arrives on time with undamaged cargo that matches the invoices and packing slips perfectly. 

In another instance, however, things don't go so smoothly. And when the unexpected happens, it will be critical for our hypothetical Greensboro business to have an efficient and well-organized container tracking system in place. Otherwise, it could find itself in hot water with its customers, suppliers, or even the government. 

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Topics: transition, container, shipping, container shipping, inventory management procedures, john shepperson, oates co, container tracking, damage, delivery, shipment



Streamline Your Supply Chain with Container Tracking

Posted by John Shepperson | Aug 26, 2013 7:40:00 AM

Your business depends on its supplies. If you don’t know when your items left, where they are now, and when they’re going to be delivered, your own shipments can be delayed. These days, supplies move globally. Changes in trade regulations, inspection schedules, and import taxes all impact your business directly.

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Topics: business, tracking, container, shipping, supplies, supply chain, containers, container shipping, john shepperson



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