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November 28, 2000
Small Biz Girds for the Gridlock
The uncertain Presidency and close congressional margins spell trouble for reforms entrepreneurs want to see enacted. But staying with the status quo beats going on the defensive.
November 27, 2000
Material Handling Suppliers Make it Easy to Keep You Moving -- 24/7
Whether you need bins, hoppers, filling machines, pallets or lift trucks, it's imperative that your materials can be moved, processed and delivered with little to no downtime. So, when you need it fast, consider using an online supplier -- it makes perfect sense.
November 24, 2000
Featured Industry Tradeshows/Seminars/Events
Check out which material handling industry events are headed your way. And, if you'd like to learn more about making developments in e-commerce work for your business, attend one of Thomas Regional's free upcoming seminars.
XML: Buyers and Sellers Speaking the Same Language
By providing a common vocabulary for sharing and searching business data over the web, Extensible Markup Language (XML) promises to become an increasingly popular application for fostering business over the Internet. However, despite its many benefits, there are still some kinks that need to be worked out.
A Cure for Common Cold Storage
The cold storage industry has reached a new plateau in the design of its doors. The latest cold storage technologies remedy some age-old temperature concerns.
Works Well with Others: Collaborative Robots Interacting on the Assembly Line
By combining human coordination and reaction speed with robotic precision, cobots are carving their own niche in the automotive industry and will soon be adopted by other industries.
Moving Materials? How to Choose the Right Fixed Path
Conveyors, monorails and guided vehicles each present unique advantages to manufacturers who need to move materials along a fixed path. Which one works for your business?
E-Business Fulfillment: Out With the Old and in With the New?
The rise of e-commerce has afforded buyers the ability to change the when, where and how they purchase. Striving to maintain current customers, web-based businesses are now being forced to evaluate both their supply-chain management and fulfillment practices.
One-Stop Distribution: The Clear Route to a Long-Term Customer
With the emergence of e-commerce, the material handling industry has experienced an evolving customer preference for distributors that satisfy all of their needs. Making the jump to being a one-stop provider may not be easy, but ultimately it can prove to be the most financially rewarding.
Visa Sets Security Compliance Deadline for Online Merchants
Fueled by recent assaults on high-profile e-commerce sites, Visa has imposed a May 1, 2001 deadline for merchant compliance to new security standards. Early compliance can help your business avoid the withdrawal of the company's services.
When to Tax: A Closer Look at the Internet Tax Freedom Act
Did you know that the Internet Tax Freedom Act does not implicitly prohibit an Internet sales tax? Perhaps the confusion stems from state and federal governments' lack of consensus on the Act's provisions.
November 13, 2000
Click and Ship
Trusted names in the package delivery industry are taking note of the changes e-commerce has brought to their marketplace and are responding in kind.
The Internet: You Can Take it With You
Changes are quickly taking place that will soon expand the limited functionality of Internet applications currently available on a wide variety of hand-held devices. New wireless technology promises to change where and how we do business.
Featured Industry Tradeshows/Seminars/Events
Check out which chemical and processing industry events are headed your way. And, if you'd like to learn more about making developments in e-commerce work for your business, attend one of Thomas Regional's free upcoming seminars.
EPA Pats Industrial Do-Gooders on the Back
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the creation of a new Performance Track Program to reward environmentally responsible companies. Do you qualify?
B2B Buying: The Raw Deal
Everything that people shop for has been manufactured by some company - but where do manufacturers shop? Preferably, nearby. But when they can't find it locally, knowing "the lay of the land" can be a real help.
Taking Metal Coating to New Lengths
A variety of industrial consumers, including the construction, appliance and automotive industries, are discovering the advantages of the coil coating process, primarily how it unites quality and environmental safety.
Getting a Bird's Eye View of the Supply Market
What does it take for supply managers to understand today's supply market? In a nutshell: the ability to plan ahead by conducting research and communicating with suppliers in an increasingly global economy. NAPM provides an in-depth look at the necessary skills required to maintain control over supply management.
Changing the Image of the Chemical Industry
In June of 2000, the Chemical Manufacturers Association changed its name to the American Chemistry Council (ACC). With a new name, and an environmentally-conscious vision, the 128 year-old international association is in the midst of a makeover.
Setting the Stage for Miniature Chemical Plants
The utilization of microfluidics, encompassing the phenomena of zero turbulence and electrokinetics, is pointing towards the development of miniature chemical processing plants.
Serving Up Enough Energy to Meet the Internet's Appetite
While the popularity of the Internet has spurred the construction of legions of data centers, utility companies are grappling with the massive amounts of energy they require.
