That being said, being involved in putting two companies or units together is not easy: Processes need to be aligned, systems updated, structures shifted, and responsibilities redefined.

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And despite all the improvements, logistics processes have never been easy to manage.

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Reliance on manual processes makes it very easy for outside collaborators to obtain critical information if it is not secured appropriately.

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It is relatively easy to change a company's resources and processes, but it is far harder to change a firm's values and culture.

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Each easy-loan rider makes 50 visits a day, and together the fleet processes 14, 000 new loans daily.

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