In the early 1990s, manufacturers began to see the value of single enterprise-wide resource planning solutions that integrated manufacturing, logistics, distribution, inventory, shipping and accounting.

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Companies that specialize in logistics (like UPS and others) now offer convenient solutions for small businesses to accept returns from their customers and compete with larger online stores.

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