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On the 11th September 2019 Duncan Grewcock, Chief Operating Officer APAC, hosted a Webex focused on helping retailers understand how to optimise, improve and drive greater compliance with packaging throughout the supply chain. Check out our video from the Webex below to find out how you can tick all the boxes, and achieve efficient, ethical and sustainable packaging. MORE
Stephen Jarman, Vendor Compliance and Performance at M&S will discuss its Packaging Optimisation project. EV Cargo Technology, one of the UK’s leading providers of supply chain management software, is pleased to announce the EV Cargo Packaging Conference on Thursday 5th September 2019 at the Palletforce Hub of Innovation in Burton-on-Trent. Ethical Packaging: With packaging, less is definitely more. Neither should the focus on packaging. MORE
IoT technology for supply chain real time visibility Real-time Monitoring Temperature Monitoring BLE Beacons package tracking real-time shipment monitoring real-time tracking system logistics monitoring system Package level monitoring Automotive FMCG Hi-tech Agri Business FTL, LTL, Parcel Tracking Condition Sensitive Cargo Monitoring Pharma Food & Beverage Chemicals Multimodal Shipment Tracking IoT In Supply Chain Cargo IQ Consume r Goods 3PL & Logistics Business Intelligence low-cost MORE
Supply Chain Efficiency package tracking real-time tracking system container tracking system logistics monitoring system ETA Automotive FTL, LTL, Parcel Tracking Pharma Industrial Manufacturing Food & Beverage Chemicals Multimodal Shipment Tracking 3PL & Logistics Business IntelligenceGlobalization, containerization, and a surge in logistics connectivity have been a boon to the intermodal, multimodal, and global shipping industry. MORE
Ground-breaking packaging optimisation technology is helping some of the world’s biggest retailers transform their global supply chains by reducing shipping costs and their impact on the environment. MORE
Ensuring product quality when shipping pharmaceutical products is a matter of life or death. This led to the adoption of vaccine vial monitors during the better part of the 20th century, which could provide an indication about major temperature deviations that affected product quality. The industry further evolved in the 70s to use data loggers, which could provide the entire trail of temperature data in shipping. MORE
That’s where cargo insurance comes in. To clear up these confusions, this post will explain key cargo insurance information and how it can help mitigate your shipping risks. What is cargo insurance? Marine cargo insurance is the most common method used to protect the value of your goods from physical damage, theft, or general average. Cargo insurance is not always automatically included for all shipped goods—this often varies by region. MORE
Unfortunately, the volume of small packages shipped , as well as the variety of carriers used, can make keeping costs in check sound like a dream, inaccessible. Customers want to pay as little as possible for shipping, and they want their packages delivered yesterday. As noted in a previous blog post , up to 37 percent of shippers are experiencing the growing pains of trying to get more packages to customers faster. MORE
Air cargo firms feel the pressure from plunge in freight prices (Reuters). A similar situation exists in the air cargo market, as reported by Reuters: Following a sharp fall in freight prices air cargo companies are set to trim their fleets and jobs further to battle overcapacity while looking for new partnerships and products to carry, industry executives and analysts say. MORE
Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. Perishables represent a particularly important segment of the Miami air cargo market, because Miami International Airport is a primary hub for perishables moving between Latin America, the Caribbean islands, and North America. • Lack of uniformity in the packaging sizes. arviem, founded in 2008, has grown organically to become the leading service provider for real-time cargo monitoring. MORE
A WHO report 1 says poor countries lose over 2,50,000 children to fake and substandard drugs of malaria and pneumonia every year. Although most industries are focusing on supply chain efficiency, pharma supply chains bring a bigger worry into the picture: patient safety. MORE
In fact, not engaging in these practices could be costing organisations more than ‘just’ their reputation, as retailers who have addressed their environmental and surplus transit packaging issues have unearthed multimillions in savings within the first few months. Using cloud based technology, retailers can approve or reject any transit packaging options and ensure suppliers use the correct packing to produce the right results. MORE
Packaging is an ever-evolving process. According to Per Engelseth’s thesis on ‘The core role of packages in a logistics network’, “The basic objective of logistics is concerned with the provision of goods to an end-user and four main activities are involved in this provision of goods. With new trends coming up every day in logistics, it has a major impact on the packaging producers and consumers. Packaging in international logistics. Security of packaging. MORE
Transportation Service Offering 1 – Small Package. Package delivery or parcel delivery is the shipping of packages (parcels) or high value mail as single shipments. While the service is provided by most postal systems, private package delivery services have also existed in competition with and in place of public postal services. Transportation Service Offering 2 – Air Cargo. Air transportation is used to transport air cargo by plane. MORE
With packaging becoming ever more critical to the retail supply chain, EV Cargo Technology will be hosting a Webex on 11 th September 2019 , focused on helping retailers understand how to optimise, improve and drive greater compliance with packaging throughout the supply chain. During the Webex, our speaker Duncan Grewcock, Chief Operating Officer APAC, will show you how you can tick all the boxes, and achieve efficient, ethical and sustainable packaging and much more. MORE
Air Cargo Overview. Air transportation is used to transport air cargo by plane and is a crucial component of international logistics networks. Air cargo is especially useful for companies shipping time-sensitive goods or goods over large distances. Air cargo is usually transported using dedicated cargo aircraft (freighters) or passenger aircraft. The Importance of Air Cargo. As mentioned above, air cargo is transported by freighters or passenger aircraft. MORE
EV Cargo Packaging Conference 2020 – Efficient, Ethical & Sustainable. Efficient Packaging: Using the right outer carton for the product sounds simple, but there are so many challenges to truly achieving this. Ethical Packaging: With packaging, less is definitely more. MORE
Pharma cold chain monitoring technologies have progressed in leaps and bounds and evolved from manual data collection to data loggers with automated logging but manual extraction, and from data loggers to Bluetooth devices when sync was wireless using a mobile phone. While these technologies have resolved the data availability problem to a point, they still leave some gaps. MORE
With technologies like IoT, however, monitoring your cargo — even on the high seas — is no longer a daunting task. Shipping overseas often means no continuous visibility beyond the port. If you ship overseas often, you’re probably familiar with the difficulty of tracking ocean shipments. MORE
This week: how expectations for rapid delivery are driving competition in the air cargo space; the growing driver shortage in the trucking industry; how in-store mobility could help boost retail sales; the startup business behind reducing food waste; and how the Internet of Things (IoT) will impact the supply chain. The battle for air cargo space. The growing need to support rapid delivery is driving greater demand for air cargo shipments, reports The Wall Street Journal. MORE
Agile supply chain operations, especially in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, are using IoT and end-to-end shipment visibility software to outperform competitors with better service while keeping lower inventory levels. Theft: Even though the number of cargo theft cases has decreased this year, it is a remaining problem, especially considering the lack of accurate reporting in the industry. MORE
Packaging and CPG supply chains appear to be oversold in many places and transportation demand is strong from those sectors. Cargo flows and ship calls are rebounding in China. The reopening of factories in China would see a gradual return of demand, but Alphaliner noted in a recent newsletter that cargo volume recovery was expected to take a few weeks, and until normal volume is reached, carriers would continue to selectively implement blank sailings, likely until the end of March. MORE
Wondering whether your company would benefit from cargo insurance? Read on for the tips and advice that we’ve compiled on selecting the right cargo coverage for your company’s shipments. Types of cargo insurance. The specifics of land insurance packages are decided by the regulations of the nation in which shipments are transported. The main types of marine cargo insurance include open cover (all-risk) and specific (named perils). MORE
As simple as it may seem, air cargo isn’t just about moving boxes in planes. Flying is just 10% of the whole journey of your air cargo, the remaining — the more crucial part — is when it sits at the airport before boarding, after landing, waiting for approvals and paperwork at the customs, and while traveling on the road to reach its destination. In short, your air cargo does more waiting than flying. Let’s see what Cargo iQ can and cannot do, and how you can fill this gap. MORE
The in-air segment of your air cargo’s journey is only one part and constitutes a considerably smaller part of the journey’s time on an average, the remaining comprises of the first mile, time spent in storage, time spent at airports, and the last mile. MORE
This week: how expectations for rapid delivery are driving competition in the air cargo space; the growing driver shortage in the trucking industry; how in-store mobility could help boost retail sales; the startup business behind reducing food waste; and how the Internet of Things (IoT) will impact the supply chain. The battle for air cargo space. The growing need to support rapid delivery is driving greater demand for air cargo shipments, reports The Wall Street Journal. MORE
Fresh food supply chains are under strain, with reports of dumped agricultural good in both the US and Europe , so packaging that can enhance shelf and storage lives may have a major role to play. The packaging is extensively used for prolonged storage and long-haul shipments of a range of fruits and vegetables. Customers are increasingly seeking packaged fresh produce that traditionally sit naked on the shelves. MORE
Millions of dollars are wasted annually because of poor transit packaging standards. Stephen now manages Vendor Compliance and Performance at the high street leading brand and has given his time to talk about how M&S used EV Cargo Technology’s cloud-based Packaging Compliance module to reduce the number of containers required through packaging optimisation. MORE
Further, we focus on over the road transportation management to include the modes: LTL, Full Truckload, and Small Package. The focus of this blog post is about air freight packaging pointers. Getting cargo from one place to another is big business. When that cargo is packaged in drums and strapped on pallets, the care and proper resources make a terrific difference. 4 Air Freight Packaging Guidelines to Follow. Freight air freight packaging MORE
How General Average Could Ruin Your Ocean Cargo Deliveries | Transportfolio. Start by building your knowledge of how general average works, how it can impact your shipments if general average is declared, and how marine cargo insurance can help you sleep like a baby at night. MORE
Amazon Sets Deadline for CPG Brands to Overhaul Packaging : Some CPG brands have been summoned by Amazon to overhaul their product packaging to be greener, sturdier and cheaper to ship. Starting in August, manufacturers with products identified for the packaging improvement program will be charged $1.99 Cargo Thefts Down 19% in 2018 : According to a report from cargo theft recording firm SensiGuard , cargo thefts across the U.S. MORE
Pharmaceuticals is one industry that's always standing on the verge of doing 'the next big thing' when it comes to not only medical, but also technological breakthroughs. The same goes for transporting and tracking pharma products. With the Internet of Things (IoT) having become ubiquitous, it is now possible to be with your shipment like a shadow from the time it leaves your facility until it reaches its destination with the right solution. MORE
EV Cargo Packaging Conference 2019- Efficient, Ethical & Sustainable. With transit packaging becoming ever more critical to the retail supply chain, EV Cargo are delighted to announce a conference on the 13th June 2019, focused on helping retailers understand how to optimise, improve and drive greater compliance with packaging throughout the supply chain. Ethical Packaging: With packaging, less is definitely more. MORE
At our recent ASCI Lunchtime Webinar, over 50% of members said they haven’t commenced their plans towards Australia’s 2025 Sustainable Packaging Targets set out by Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO). On 14 th November 2019 , EV Cargo Technology will be hosting an ASCI networking breakfast in Melbourne to discuss how technology can optimise, improve and drive greater compliance with packaging, sustainability and ethical trade throughout the supply chain. MORE
Errors in Packaging Could Mean Bad News For Cargo Ships Source The world of cargo is immense, with millions of tons transported by containerships every year. The post Most common causes of Cargo Ship Accidents appeared first on Promptus, LLC. Just like trucks or […]. Freight Forwarding MORE
But what about the way you package those products? Product packaging isn’t typically something you think about in supply chain and logistics, but it actually plays a major role in shipping and producing your products. Package optimization of your products for supply chain management can actually save your companies both time and money. What Is Package Optimization? If you’ve never heard of package optimization before, don’t worry — most manufacturers haven’t. MORE
Roambee
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
The in-air segment of your air cargo’s journey is only one part and constitutes a considerably smaller part of the journey’s time on an average, the remaining comprises of the first mile, time spent in storage, time spent at airports, and the last mile.
EV Cargo Technology
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
EV Cargo Packaging Conference 2020 – Efficient, Ethical & Sustainable. Efficient Packaging: Using the right outer carton for the product sounds simple, but there are so many challenges to truly achieving this. Ethical Packaging: With packaging, less is definitely more.
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Roambee
MARCH 6, 2020
As simple as it may seem, air cargo isn’t just about moving boxes in planes. Flying is just 10% of the whole journey of your air cargo, the remaining — the more crucial part — is when it sits at the airport before boarding, after landing, waiting for approvals and paperwork at the customs, and while traveling on the road to reach its destination. In short, your air cargo does more waiting than flying. Let’s see what Cargo iQ can and cannot do, and how you can fill this gap.
Cerasis
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Further, we focus on over the road transportation management to include the modes: LTL, Full Truckload, and Small Package. The focus of this blog post is about air freight packaging pointers. Getting cargo from one place to another is big business. When that cargo is packaged in drums and strapped on pallets, the care and proper resources make a terrific difference. 4 Air Freight Packaging Guidelines to Follow. Freight air freight packaging
EV Cargo Technology
APRIL 18, 2019
EV Cargo Packaging Conference 2019- Efficient, Ethical & Sustainable. With transit packaging becoming ever more critical to the retail supply chain, EV Cargo are delighted to announce a conference on the 13th June 2019, focused on helping retailers understand how to optimise, improve and drive greater compliance with packaging throughout the supply chain. Ethical Packaging: With packaging, less is definitely more.
EV Cargo Technology
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Ground-breaking packaging optimisation technology is helping some of the world’s biggest retailers transform their global supply chains by reducing shipping costs and their impact on the environment.
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EV Cargo Technology
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
With packaging becoming ever more critical to the retail supply chain, EV Cargo Technology will be hosting a Webex on 11 th September 2019 , focused on helping retailers understand how to optimise, improve and drive greater compliance with packaging throughout the supply chain. During the Webex, our speaker Duncan Grewcock, Chief Operating Officer APAC, will show you how you can tick all the boxes, and achieve efficient, ethical and sustainable packaging and much more.
EV Cargo Technology
AUGUST 9, 2019
Stephen Jarman, Vendor Compliance and Performance at M&S will discuss its Packaging Optimisation project. EV Cargo Technology, one of the UK’s leading providers of supply chain management software, is pleased to announce the EV Cargo Packaging Conference on Thursday 5th September 2019 at the Palletforce Hub of Innovation in Burton-on-Trent. Ethical Packaging: With packaging, less is definitely more. Neither should the focus on packaging.
EV Cargo Technology
OCTOBER 16, 2019
At our recent ASCI Lunchtime Webinar, over 50% of members said they haven’t commenced their plans towards Australia’s 2025 Sustainable Packaging Targets set out by Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO). On 14 th November 2019 , EV Cargo Technology will be hosting an ASCI networking breakfast in Melbourne to discuss how technology can optimise, improve and drive greater compliance with packaging, sustainability and ethical trade throughout the supply chain.
Cerasis
MARCH 29, 2017
But what about the way you package those products? Product packaging isn’t typically something you think about in supply chain and logistics, but it actually plays a major role in shipping and producing your products. Package optimization of your products for supply chain management can actually save your companies both time and money. What Is Package Optimization? If you’ve never heard of package optimization before, don’t worry — most manufacturers haven’t.
Roambee
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
A WHO report 1 says poor countries lose over 2,50,000 children to fake and substandard drugs of malaria and pneumonia every year. Although most industries are focusing on supply chain efficiency, pharma supply chains bring a bigger worry into the picture: patient safety.
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Roambee
MAY 7, 2020
Pharma cold chain monitoring technologies have progressed in leaps and bounds and evolved from manual data collection to data loggers with automated logging but manual extraction, and from data loggers to Bluetooth devices when sync was wireless using a mobile phone. While these technologies have resolved the data availability problem to a point, they still leave some gaps.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
How General Average Could Ruin Your Ocean Cargo Deliveries | Transportfolio. Start by building your knowledge of how general average works, how it can impact your shipments if general average is declared, and how marine cargo insurance can help you sleep like a baby at night.
Roambee
JUNE 19, 2020
Pharmaceuticals is one industry that's always standing on the verge of doing 'the next big thing' when it comes to not only medical, but also technological breakthroughs. The same goes for transporting and tracking pharma products. With the Internet of Things (IoT) having become ubiquitous, it is now possible to be with your shipment like a shadow from the time it leaves your facility until it reaches its destination with the right solution.
EV Cargo Technology
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
In fact, not engaging in these practices could be costing organisations more than ‘just’ their reputation, as retailers who have addressed their environmental and surplus transit packaging issues have unearthed multimillions in savings within the first few months. Using cloud based technology, retailers can approve or reject any transit packaging options and ensure suppliers use the correct packing to produce the right results.
Roambee
AUGUST 23, 2019
IoT technology for supply chain real time visibility Real-time Monitoring Temperature Monitoring BLE Beacons package tracking real-time shipment monitoring real-time tracking system logistics monitoring system Package level monitoring Automotive FMCG Hi-tech Agri Business FTL, LTL, Parcel Tracking Condition Sensitive Cargo Monitoring Pharma Food & Beverage Chemicals Multimodal Shipment Tracking IoT In Supply Chain Cargo IQ Consume r Goods 3PL & Logistics Business Intelligence low-cost
Roambee
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Ensuring product quality when shipping pharmaceutical products is a matter of life or death. This led to the adoption of vaccine vial monitors during the better part of the 20th century, which could provide an indication about major temperature deviations that affected product quality. The industry further evolved in the 70s to use data loggers, which could provide the entire trail of temperature data in shipping.
EV Cargo Technology
JUNE 10, 2020
Millions of dollars are wasted annually because of poor transit packaging standards. Stephen now manages Vendor Compliance and Performance at the high street leading brand and has given his time to talk about how M&S used EV Cargo Technology’s cloud-based Packaging Compliance module to reduce the number of containers required through packaging optimisation.
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2013
Air Cargo Overview. Air transportation is used to transport air cargo by plane and is a crucial component of international logistics networks. Air cargo is especially useful for companies shipping time-sensitive goods or goods over large distances. Air cargo is usually transported using dedicated cargo aircraft (freighters) or passenger aircraft. The Importance of Air Cargo. As mentioned above, air cargo is transported by freighters or passenger aircraft.
20Cube Logistics
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Packaging is an ever-evolving process. According to Per Engelseth’s thesis on ‘The core role of packages in a logistics network’, “The basic objective of logistics is concerned with the provision of goods to an end-user and four main activities are involved in this provision of goods. With new trends coming up every day in logistics, it has a major impact on the packaging producers and consumers. Packaging in international logistics. Security of packaging.
Savi
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Agile supply chain operations, especially in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, are using IoT and end-to-end shipment visibility software to outperform competitors with better service while keeping lower inventory levels. Theft: Even though the number of cargo theft cases has decreased this year, it is a remaining problem, especially considering the lack of accurate reporting in the industry.
Roambee
AUGUST 15, 2019
Supply Chain Efficiency package tracking real-time tracking system container tracking system logistics monitoring system ETA Automotive FTL, LTL, Parcel Tracking Pharma Industrial Manufacturing Food & Beverage Chemicals Multimodal Shipment Tracking 3PL & Logistics Business IntelligenceGlobalization, containerization, and a surge in logistics connectivity have been a boon to the intermodal, multimodal, and global shipping industry.
Roambee
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
With technologies like IoT, however, monitoring your cargo — even on the high seas — is no longer a daunting task. Shipping overseas often means no continuous visibility beyond the port. If you ship overseas often, you’re probably familiar with the difficulty of tracking ocean shipments.
Supply Chain Nation
JANUARY 12, 2018
This week: how expectations for rapid delivery are driving competition in the air cargo space; the growing driver shortage in the trucking industry; how in-store mobility could help boost retail sales; the startup business behind reducing food waste; and how the Internet of Things (IoT) will impact the supply chain. The battle for air cargo space. The growing need to support rapid delivery is driving greater demand for air cargo shipments, reports The Wall Street Journal.
EFT
APRIL 30, 2020
Fresh food supply chains are under strain, with reports of dumped agricultural good in both the US and Europe , so packaging that can enhance shelf and storage lives may have a major role to play. The packaging is extensively used for prolonged storage and long-haul shipments of a range of fruits and vegetables. Customers are increasingly seeking packaged fresh produce that traditionally sit naked on the shelves.
Supply Chain Nation
JANUARY 12, 2018
This week: how expectations for rapid delivery are driving competition in the air cargo space; the growing driver shortage in the trucking industry; how in-store mobility could help boost retail sales; the startup business behind reducing food waste; and how the Internet of Things (IoT) will impact the supply chain. The battle for air cargo space. The growing need to support rapid delivery is driving greater demand for air cargo shipments, reports The Wall Street Journal.
Promptus LLC
APRIL 1, 2019
Errors in Packaging Could Mean Bad News For Cargo Ships Source The world of cargo is immense, with millions of tons transported by containerships every year. The post Most common causes of Cargo Ship Accidents appeared first on Promptus, LLC. Just like trucks or […]. Freight Forwarding
Cerasis
APRIL 17, 2018
Unfortunately, the volume of small packages shipped , as well as the variety of carriers used, can make keeping costs in check sound like a dream, inaccessible. Customers want to pay as little as possible for shipping, and they want their packages delivered yesterday. As noted in a previous blog post , up to 37 percent of shippers are experiencing the growing pains of trying to get more packages to customers faster.
Transplace
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Amazon Sets Deadline for CPG Brands to Overhaul Packaging : Some CPG brands have been summoned by Amazon to overhaul their product packaging to be greener, sturdier and cheaper to ship. Starting in August, manufacturers with products identified for the packaging improvement program will be charged $1.99 Cargo Thefts Down 19% in 2018 : According to a report from cargo theft recording firm SensiGuard , cargo thefts across the U.S.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 6, 2013
Transportation Service Offering 1 – Small Package. Package delivery or parcel delivery is the shipping of packages (parcels) or high value mail as single shipments. While the service is provided by most postal systems, private package delivery services have also existed in competition with and in place of public postal services. Transportation Service Offering 2 – Air Cargo. Air transportation is used to transport air cargo by plane.
Transplace
MARCH 18, 2020
Packaging and CPG supply chains appear to be oversold in many places and transportation demand is strong from those sectors. Cargo flows and ship calls are rebounding in China. The reopening of factories in China would see a gradual return of demand, but Alphaliner noted in a recent newsletter that cargo volume recovery was expected to take a few weeks, and until normal volume is reached, carriers would continue to selectively implement blank sailings, likely until the end of March.
Global Trade Management
NOVEMBER 25, 2007
Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. Perishables represent a particularly important segment of the Miami air cargo market, because Miami International Airport is a primary hub for perishables moving between Latin America, the Caribbean islands, and North America. • Lack of uniformity in the packaging sizes. arviem, founded in 2008, has grown organically to become the leading service provider for real-time cargo monitoring.
3PL Insights
JULY 17, 2017
Wondering whether your company would benefit from cargo insurance? Read on for the tips and advice that we’ve compiled on selecting the right cargo coverage for your company’s shipments. Types of cargo insurance. The specifics of land insurance packages are decided by the regulations of the nation in which shipments are transported. The main types of marine cargo insurance include open cover (all-risk) and specific (named perils).
Talking Logistics
JULY 8, 2016
Air cargo firms feel the pressure from plunge in freight prices (Reuters). A similar situation exists in the air cargo market, as reported by Reuters: Following a sharp fall in freight prices air cargo companies are set to trim their fleets and jobs further to battle overcapacity while looking for new partnerships and products to carry, industry executives and analysts say.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
That’s where cargo insurance comes in. To clear up these confusions, this post will explain key cargo insurance information and how it can help mitigate your shipping risks. What is cargo insurance? Marine cargo insurance is the most common method used to protect the value of your goods from physical damage, theft, or general average. Cargo insurance is not always automatically included for all shipped goods—this often varies by region.
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