Parcel - November 2008 - (Page 15) Technology High-Tech Investments Reported Having Technology in ‘08 54% 44% Plan to Invest in ‘08 17% 11% 6% D FI 2% ed at y gr tr te En In er rd O M S 10% 1% W TM S 2% R 1% C ub i ng >> In keeping with tight budgets, fewer investments in technology are planned for ‘08 than in years past. Only 1% to 2% plan on buying. Shipping Systems 2007 21% 40% 2008 25% 27% 39% 39% Carrier Supplied Developed Internally Multi-Carrier Internet-based 9% >> As Internet-based systems, maintained by a third party, become available, fewer multi-carrier systems are being used in-house. Top Planned Purchases 1 Barcode Scanners (41%) 2 Labeling Equipment (35%) 3 Racks/Shelves/Storage Systems (32%) 4 Forklifts/Pallet Jacks (30%) 5 Weighing Systems/Scales (24%) >> Although high-tech investments may not be prevalent in ‘08, managers still plan on investing in new equipment. www.PARCELindustry.com November 2008 15 https://www.greenmountainconsulting.com/ http://www.PARCELindustry.com
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