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About the Author Philip Obal is a senior research consultant and president of Industrial Data & Information Inc Phil has practical hands-on experience in designing and coding software in enterprise systems. He has designed the following modules: Demand Forecasting, Purchasing, Inventory, Order Management System, Product Management System, Import & Export, Container Tracking, Shipment Manifesting, Sales Tax Interface, Document Imaging, Executive Information System, Warehouse Management System, AR, and AP. During the last nine years Phil has assisted companies in selecting Warehouse Management Systems, Transportation Management Systems, and integrating them. He has been published by multiple magazines, frequently speaks at CLM, IWLA, and is a member of WERC. He has authored numerous articles and multiple publications. About IDII Industrial Data & Information ( IDII ) is a privately held research company for manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, and warehouse operations. We are dedicated to having the highest integrity through honesty, earnestness, and presentation of the facts. Unlike other consulting companies IDII is an independent consulting firm that is not affiliated in partnerships nor receives any commissions from any software company. IDII has been helping mid-size to large size companies locate, implement, and enhance their operations. Incorporated in 1998, we have helped 3PL's, distributors, manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers.