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DSD technology streamlines delivery

DSD solutions stay in step with technology, costs
Jennifer Zegler
April 16, 2012
Businesses seeking to empower — and monitor — their employees in the field have adopted smartphones and tablet computers and are leveraging wireless capabilities to increase communication. In response, direct-store delivery (DSD) software and hardware suppliers are developing new options that help these mobile workforces.
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David Kohlman

Warranty administration through technology

Software tracks opportunities for fleet advantages
David Kolman
April 16, 2012
Warranty administration involves the tracking and recovery of all vehicle expenses related to manufacturer recalls and vehicle warranty-covered repairs. Although it can be a time-consuming and complex task, warranty recovery also can be one of the quickest ways to improve a fleet’s operational bottom line.
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Matrix Siping Tread Block

Efficiency through tire advances

Benefits for transportation’s bottom line — and beyond
David Kolman
March 12, 2012
Tire technology is not a category that is immune to ongoing technology advancements. To gain some insight into this progression, I visited with Gary Enterline, product category manager for Greenville, S.C.-based Michelin Americas Truck Tires. Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle.
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David Kohlman

Liftgate choice and use advice

Easing delivery through proper operation
David Kolman
February 15, 2012
Within the variety of liftgate styles, each is meant to improve truck loading and unloading, especially when the shipping or receiving location does not have a loading dock, making manual loading and unloading necessary. Liftgates can increase delivery speed, particularly with heavy cargo.
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David Kohlman

Team building for business success

Insight from a sports legend for better operations
David Kolman
January 12, 2012
These days, you seldom hear a star discuss the importance of teamwork. Typically, the “celebrity” drones on and on about his greatness without a mention of how others helped his organization’s success.
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Freightliner business class M2

2012 Trucks Report

Latest models designed for power, green options
David Kolman
November 14, 2011
Completed annually, Beverage Industry’s medium- and heavy-duty truck roundup, which consists of Classes 4 through 8, is a compilation of vehicle offerings suited to beverage industry applications. Highlighted as follows is an overview of model year 2012 trucks and selected vehicle specifications.


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