Computers give trucker an edge

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Schneider National Inc, which is the nation's largest long-distance trucking company, maintains a vast computerized communications system, keeping its 6,700 tractor-trailer rigs in touch with the company's headquarters in Green Bay, WI. Executives at Schneider say that computerized communications gives their company a competitive edge. This is especially true in a time of recession, when companies want to keep their inventories down but want to respond quickly if there is a surge in demand. Schneider's communications system makes it possible to respond quickly and flexibly to last-minute changes in a customer's plans. Schneider's communications system, called Omnitracs, is a product marketed by Qualcomm, a telecommunications company in San Diego, CA. Schneider is the only major company that has such a system, though 100 smaller trucking companies have similar installations.

Trucking, except local, Local trucking, without storage, Wireless LANs, Case Study, Wireless Network, Schneider National Inc.

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Satellite system helps trucks stay in touch

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Trucking companies, needing a way to keep track of drivers and shipments, are turning to communications systems that use artificial satellites. Already, about 15,000 trucks communicate with their headquarters using a system that is eventually expected to involve 300,000 trucks. The system, called Omnitracs, was introduced by Qualcomm Inc in 1988. Companies are able to use information generated by the system to schedule production and manage inventories. Some companies, such as Procter & Gamble, are exploring ways to use such information to coordinate production, transportation and sales among suppliers, truckers and customers.

Communications satellites, Industrial engineering

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President of Xerox is elected chairman

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Paul A. Allaire is elected chairman of Xerox Corp. Allaire succeeds David T. Kearns, who will leave the company to become Deputy Secretary of Education. Paul Allaire has been president of Xerox since 1986, and became chief executive in Aug 1990. He will continue as chief executive, but the position of president will be eliminated. A brief biographical sketch of Paul Allaire, who is 52, is included.

Office machines, not elsewhere classified, Officials and employees, Xerox Corp., XRX, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Allaire, Paul A., Executive, Promotion of Employee

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