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Shipping vs. Logistics: What’s the Difference?

In supply chain management, the terms “shipping” and “logistics” are frequently used interchangeably, so it’s easy to think that they address the same subject—but they don’t. While both are essential components of getting products from suppliers to customers, they operate at different scales and encompass different responsibilities within the supply

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Employee Spotlight: Quinn Nelson, Senior Program Manager

Behind every successful company are dedicated and talented individuals who drive progress and growth. Our employee spotlight series is all about introducing you to the exceptional members of the Reveel team. Get to know their unique backgrounds, discover their contributions, and gain a deeper understanding of the culture that makes

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5 Commonly Overlooked Items in Freight Audit & Pay RFPs

Freight Audit and Pay (FAP) services are critical for companies managing complex shipping operations across parcel, LTL, FTL, and international freight. A strong FAP provider can reduce costs, improve financial accuracy, and provide better visibility across your logistics network. But too often, RFPs for these services fall short—focusing on basic

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Logistics Leaders Look to a Multi-Carrier Future

Next year it will be 20 years since Chad and I founded Reveel. When I reflect on the past two decades and consider the current shipping landscape, one thing stands out: Even for an industry as dynamic as logistics, these are truly transformative times. Change of course is nothing new.

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How Ewing Outdoor Supply Saved 20% in Net Spend with Reveel

When you’re the nation’s largest family-owned supplier of landscape and irrigation products, shipping operations can get messy, and fast. With more than 500 individual FedEx and UPS accounts spread across independently run branches, Ewing Outdoor Supply struggled with visibility, control, and cost containment across its parcel network. That changed when

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How U.S. AutoForce Slashed Parcel Ops Time and Costs by Over 30%

With over 70 distribution centers and daily shipments ranging from tires to small specialty parts, U.S. AutoForce faced growing challenges managing its parcel shipping operations. Rising costs, invoice backlog, tedious GL coding, and claims left unfiled were all symptoms of one big issue: a lack of visibility and control. That changed with Reveel’s

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Parcel Spend Management RFP Template

Stop Leaving Money on the Table With Poor Vendor Selection Get Our Professional Parcel Spend Management RFP Template (Free) Most companies waste thousands annually by choosing the wrong parcel spend management vendor. A poorly structured RFP process leads to inadequate requirements, missed savings opportunities, and vendor relationships that don’t deliver

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A New Carrier Landscape is Taking Shape

If you saw our most recent news release recapping some of Reveel’s milestones and accomplishments over the past year, you know we expanded our carrier support beyond UPS and FedEx to include visualization and reporting for UPS Mail Innovations, DHL Express, DHL eCommerce, GLS, Amazon, Jitsu, and Sway – with

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Keep an Eye on Fuel Surcharges

Fuel Surcharge Updates In Parcel Shipping Three years ago, in the early months of the war in Ukraine, our CEO Josh Dunham was quoted in an article in The Wall Street Journal that looked at the impact of surging fuel prices. In it, Josh noted that the price of fuel

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Leverage Data-Driven Optimization to Mitigate Tariffs with Reveel

In this episode of the Let’s Talk Supply Chain podcast, recorded live at Home Delivery World 2025 in Nashville, Sarah Barnes-Humphrey connects with Michael Falls, Chief Customer Officer at Reveel and Jennifer Mitchell, Senior Global Logistics Manager at GOAT Group to discuss leveraging data to mitigate tariffs and other unknowns

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2025 Parcel Shipping Intelligence Report 

Spot the Trends. Cut Through the Noise. Take Control of Your Spend.  Parcel shipping is no longer just a line item — it’s a fast-moving, complex part of your business that demands strategic attention. Reveel’s 2025 Parcel Shipping Intelligence Report, developed with Supply Chain Dive, uncovers the latest trends shaping

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Tune Into Reveel’s YouTube Channel

The Latest in Parcel Shipping The professionals in today’s constantly changing parcel industry are busier than ever. With that in mind and the goal of providing parcel shippers with in the moment, helpful analysis of important developments, I invite you to visit Reveel’s YouTube channel to check out our newest

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UPS Shipping Surcharges 2025: What Shippers Need to Know

UPS shipping surcharges and fees can make or break your parcel spend budget. As the year continues, UPS has implemented several notable increases to fuel surcharges, payment processing fees, and late payment penalties. The 2025 adjustments represent some of the most substantial changes in recent years, reflecting broader economic pressures

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Optimizing Parcel Shipping Spend for Retail Companies with Reveel
Optimizing Parcel Shipping Spend for Retail Companies with Reveel

Omnichannel Shipping Optimization for Better Customer Experience Retail companies face significant challenges in managing parcel shipping costs. The rise of e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment has made efficient parcel shipping crucial for profitability and customer satisfaction. Complex shipping contracts, fluctuating carrier rates, and intricate surcharge structures often hinder companies from effectively

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Optimizing Parcel Shipping Spend for CPG Companies with Reveel
Optimizing Parcel Shipping Spend for CPG Companies with Reveel

Data-Driven Solutions for High-Volume Consumer Product Shipping Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies face significant challenges in managing parcel shipping costs. The rise of e-commerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels has made efficient parcel shipping crucial for profitability and customer satisfaction. Complex shipping contracts, fluctuating carrier rates, and intricate surcharge structures often

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On-Demand Webinar: How U.S. AutoForce is Revolutionizing Logistics Automation

Access our informative webinar recording that reveals how U.S. AutoForce transformed its logistics operations through advanced shipping optimization strategies. In this on-demand session, you’ll explore the significant impact of automation and actionable insights in driving both efficiency and cost savings. Learn about U.S. AutoForce’s successful implementation of shipping optimization solutions,

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Parcel Shipping for Auto Parts Suppliers
Optimizing Parcel Shipping for Auto Parts Suppliers with Reveel

Reduce Costs & Streamline Logistics for Critical Supply Chain Components Auto parts suppliers operate in a highly competitive and time-sensitive industry where efficient parcel shipping is critical to meeting customer demands. With the rise of e-commerce, just-in-time inventory systems, and growing customer expectations for fast deliveries, auto parts suppliers face

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Optimizing Parcel Shipping for Large, Oversized, and Heavy Packages with Reveel
Optimizing Parcel Shipping for Large, Oversized, and Heavy Packages with Reveel

Strategic Solutions for Dimensional Weight Challenges & Specialized Handling Manufacturers that ship large, oversized, or heavy packages face unique challenges in managing parcel shipping costs. Carriers impose higher shipping rates, dimensional weight (DIM) pricing, and complex surcharges, making it difficult to control expenses. With rising shipping costs and evolving carrier

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Transforming Logistics for a High-End Fashion Brand

How a Global Retailer Streamlined Shipping and Cut Costs by 30% As you can imagine, managing logistics for a high-end fashion retailer with multiple brands, department store concessions, and hundreds of locations presents a unique set of challenges. Before working with Reveel, this fashion retailer struggled with inefficiencies in their

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Arrowhead Gains Full Shipping Visibility and Saves Millions with Reveel 

Industry: Aftermarket Parts | Headquarters: Blaine, MN | Shipments: 4M+/year  Challenge  Arrowhead Engineered Products, the largest North American supplier of aftermarket parts, serves powersports, automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial markets with 99% of orders shipped the same day. Yet, their logistics and finance teams faced major obstacles: limited visibility into parcel

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Precision in Motion: How Reveel Helps Auto Parts Companies Control Shipping Costs 

Auto parts shipping faces unique hurdles, from the urgency of delivery to managing bulky and heavy shipments that incur high fees. Key challenges include:  Visibility Gaps: Limited real-time insights into parcel spend.  Negotiation Issues: Difficulty securing favorable carrier contracts.  High Costs: Heavy reliance on express shipping without alternatives.  Inefficiencies: Challenges

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Empowering a 3PL to Optimize Parcel Shipping Profitability

Challenge  A leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider struggled to manage parcel shipping operations efficiently. Their reliance on Excel spreadsheets for tracking revenue and customer markups led to limited real-time visibility into profit margins and operational performance. The 3PL’s revenue depended on reselling discounted FedEx rates with markups, but outdated processes

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Empowering Retailers with Reveel’s GRI Impact Analysis Tool

General Rate Increases (GRIs) by carriers like UPS and FedEx challenge businesses with complex, customer-specific cost impacts. Reveel’s GRI Impact Analysis provides clear, actionable insights that empower companies to budget effectively, renegotiate terms, and optimize operations in the face of rising shipping costs.  The Challenge  Businesses often struggle to navigate

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How Our Annual GRI Rate Guide Helped a Retail Leader Save on Shipping

Reveel’s Annual GRI Rate Guide provides shippers with the transparency and insights needed to navigate the complexities of carrier General Rate Increases (GRIs). For one leading retailer, Reveel’s analysis transformed a daunting rate hike into an opportunity for strategic cost management and negotiation.  The Challenge  Each year, carriers like FedEx

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Don’t Let What You Don’t Know Hurt You

In the days leading up to its legendary Thanksgiving parade Macy’s made the headlines not because of the holiday season, but instead for the more than $150 million in parcel shipping expenses an employee hid over an extended period – an amount comparable to the company’s net income in 2023

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Case Study Spotlight: Optimizing Parcel Shipping in the Life Sciences Industry

Managing parcel shipping costs in the life sciences industry is complex and often overlooked, leading to rising expenses and inefficiencies. A leading pharmaceutical company faced these challenges, including limited visibility, costly express shipping, and ineffective carrier negotiations. By partnering with Reveel and leveraging their Shipping Intelligence™ Platform powered by Parcel

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The Benefits of a Partnership Between Deposco and Reveel 

In today’s rapidly evolving logistics and eCommerce landscape, companies are under increasing pressure to streamline operations, control costs, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Supply chain efficiency and cost management are no longer just competitive advantages; they’re essential for survival. That’s where the partnership between Deposco, a leading supply chain technology

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Employee Spotlight: Neth Hermoso, Business Development

Behind every successful company are dedicated and talented individuals who drive progress and growth. Our employee spotlight series is all about introducing you to the exceptional members of the Reveel family. Get to know their unique backgrounds, discover their contributions, and gain a deeper understanding of the culture that makes

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2025 General Rate Increase (GRI) Rate Guide

Is your shipping budget ready? ​ The 2025 General Rate Increases (GRIs) from FedEx and UPS are more complex than ever, with steep hikes in Additional Handling, Large Package, and Residential surcharges. New billing rules, like cubic volume assessments and credit card fees, add unexpected costs that could significantly affect

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Catch Michael Falls on ProShip’s ParcelCast Episode!

In this special episode of ProShip ParcelCast Unwined, our own Michael Falls, VP of Client Success, joined ProShip’s Will Hennessy and host Jerri Dixon for an insightful discussion on the future of parcel spend management and the technologies that are transforming the industry. Here’s what listeners can expect: Don’t miss

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Whitepaper: Do-It-Yourself Parcel Carrier Contract Negotiations

Are you paying too much for parcel shipping? Discover how your business can negotiate better rates, terms, and conditions without hiring costly consultants. Our latest whitepaper reveals strategies that can lower shipping costs by 22% or more. Learn the levers to pull within carrier contracts and steps to effectively secure

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Employee Spotlight: Shiela Ann Abengoza, Manager of Data Entry

Behind every successful company are dedicated and talented individuals who drive progress and growth. Our employee spotlight series is all about introducing you to the exceptional members of the Reveel family. Get to know their unique backgrounds, discover their contributions, and gain a deeper understanding of the culture that makes

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On-Demand Webinar: Navigating 2024 Peak Season and Demand Surcharges With Confidence

This year, both carriers have introduced significant adjustments, including new surcharge models, increased rates, and extended assessment periods—making it imperative for shippers to understand the financial impact and prepare accordingly. During this session, we break down: The new surcharge structures, including volume-based and flat-rate surcharges, and how they differ between

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On-Demand Webinar: How Creativity Inc. Slashed Its Parcel Spend

Creativity Inc. is a mid-sized provider of supplies for quilt makers. Chief operating officer Keith Washington says the company was looking to cut down on shipping expenses, which were “a little out of line.”   Creativity Inc. turned to Reveel for spend-management software and expert support. “Parcel companies do a

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Leading Fashion Industry E-Commerce Company: On-Line Marketplace Makes Parcel Spending Optimization Fashionable with Reveel

https://youtu.be/u-Bkra059A4 Challenge: Optimizing Shipping Costs for a Complex Operation A top-tier online fashion marketplace faced a unique logistics challenge. As a reseller of high-end apparel and sneakers, it handled both inbound shipments for authentication and outbound deliveries to buyers, creating a complex logistics model. This dual shipping process required the

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Employee Spotlight: Kirstey Rina, Support Specialist

  Behind every successful company are dedicated and talented individuals who drive progress and growth. Our employee spotlight series is all about introducing you to the exceptional members of the Reveel family. Get to know their unique backgrounds, discover their contributions, and gain a deeper understanding of the culture that

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2025 FedEx GRI: What Shippers Need to Know

As we move into 2025, FedEx has announced its General Rate Increase (GRI), with significant changes affecting both Ground and Express services. Shippers can expect varying rate increases based on package weight and zone, with heavier shipments seeing the highest price hikes. Here’s a detailed look at the upcoming changes

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Understanding Recent Fuel Surcharge Increases by FedEx and UPS 

The parcel shipping landscape is experiencing notable shifts as both FedEx and UPS implement new fuel surcharges, raising important questions about their impact on shippers and the strategies driving these adjustments. On September 2, FedEx announced its second fuel surcharge increase of 2024, just a week after UPS’s increase on

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2024 Peak Season and Demand Surcharges: What Shippers Need to Know 

As we approach the 2024 peak shipping season, both UPS and FedEx have announced significant changes to their demand surcharges. These changes include increased rates, restructured surcharge models, and extended periods of application, making this peak season potentially more expensive and complex for shippers. Here’s a deep dive into what

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Holiday Peak Season 2024: It’s That Time of Year Again!

It’s that time of year again – the beginning of peak shipping season. After our analysis, the bottom line is that the 2024 peak season period will be longer – and more expensive – when compared to previous years. Neither UPS or FedEx is better on pricing, with each focusing

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Employee Spotlight: Jack McCrum, Director of Optimization & Analytics

Behind every successful company are dedicated and talented individuals who drive progress and growth. Our employee spotlight series is all about introducing you to the exceptional members of the Reveel family. Get to know their unique backgrounds, discover their contributions, and gain a deeper understanding of the culture that makes

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The Top Habits of Successful Shippers

Parcel spend management of course is not a new concept. Shippers have always looked for ways to lower their costs, toiling over ledgers and spreadsheets in an effort to find opportunities for savings, and engaging consultants for carrier contract analysis and contract negotiation expertise. In recent years, though, the parcel

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Employee Spotlight: Jonathan Ming, Software Engineer

Behind every successful company are dedicated and talented individuals who drive progress and growth. Our employee spotlight series is all about introducing you to the exceptional members of the Reveel family. Get to know their unique backgrounds, discover their contributions, and gain a deeper understanding of the culture that makes

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Reflections on Home Delivery World

A few weeks have passed since we enjoyed seeing our colleagues and friends in the retail industry at Home Delivery World in Philadelphia. It was particularly rewarding to see such a great reaction to our session “Embracing the Future: How a Big Apparel Brand Leverages Next Gen Parcel Spend Optimization

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Optimizing Shipping: How Brighton Collectibles Transformed Operations with Reveel

https://youtu.be/mPZo4XDCnus In today’s competitive retail landscape, efficient shipping can make or break a business. Brighton Collectibles, a renowned name in accessories, understands this all too well. To stay ahead, Brighton turned to Reveel’s Shipping Intelligence™ Platform to optimize their shipping operations and achieve significant cost savings. The Challenge Shipping represents

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Employee Spotlight: Tyler Hill, Senior Solutions Strategist

Behind every successful company are dedicated and talented individuals who drive progress and growth. Our employee spotlight series is all about introducing you to the exceptional members of the Reveel family. Get to know their unique backgrounds, discover their contributions, and gain a deeper understanding of the culture that makes

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Employee Spotlight: Jay-R, Client Support Specialist

Behind every successful company are dedicated and talented individuals who drive progress and growth. Our employee spotlight series is all about introducing you to the exceptional members of the Reveel family. Get to know their unique backgrounds, discover their contributions, and gain a deeper understanding of the culture that makes

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How Boot Barn Dramatically Decreased Parcel Shipping Spend

https://youtu.be/6nKGoxUqH9w If you look at the U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent retail quarterly e-commerce sales report several estimates are particularly telling. “The fourth quarter 2023 e-commerce estimate increased 7.5 percent (±1.2%) from the fourth quarter of 2022 while total retail sales increased 2.8 percent (±0.4%) in the same period. E-commerce

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On-Demand Webinar: Brighton Collectibles’ Transportation Finance Journey With Reveel

Tune into this insightful webinar where we delved into how Brighton Collectibles is transforming its transportation finance strategies through the power of parcel spend management. Discover how Brighton effectively utilizes the Reveel platform to streamline parcel shipping operations and drive financial efficiency. In this webinar, we explored Brighton’s journey, focusing

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On-Demand Webinar: Parcel Shipping in Style: A Reveel Apparel Case Study

Embark on a journey of cost-effective parcel spend optimization with Reveel. Join our insightful webinar as we unveil how our cutting-edge Parcel Spend Optimization solutions transform the landscape for the apparel and fashion industry.  This webinar is your gateway to unparalleled savings and enhanced profitability. Don’t miss out on this

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Q1 2024 News Roundup: Reveel’s Impactful Journey

Have you heard? Reveel is making waves in shipping and logistics. Dive into the highlights from our action-packed first quarter of 2024! Optimizing Parcel Spend with RateLinx Partnership Our strategic collaboration with RateLinx has been a game-changer for businesses aiming to optimize their parcel spend. Featured in DC Velocity, Reveel

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Employee Spotlight: Donna Penaredondo, Sr. Operations and CRM Admin

Behind every successful company are dedicated and talented individuals who drive progress and growth. Our employee spotlight series is all about introducing you to the exceptional members of the Reveel family. Get to know their unique backgrounds, discover their contributions, and gain a deeper understanding of the culture that makes

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New FedEx and UPS Rate Increases Go Into Effect This Week

You’d be forgiven if you thought this was an old headline or a repeat of a blog from the pandemic timeframe. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Both UPS and FedEx have unexpectedly decided to increase the rates for certain zip codes beginning on April 8th for UPS and on April

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What is FedEx Tracking and How Does it Work?

FedEx offers the opportunity for shippers to track just about every package as it moves across the globe. The vast majority of those packages — nearly  98 percent in 2023 during the rush between Black Friday and Cyber Monday — arrive on time. Shippers and customers alike can use a

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The Limitations of Off-the-Shelf Business Intelligence Tools for Parcel Shipping Invoice Data Analysis

In the rapidly evolving and intricate domain of parcel shipping, the analysis of invoice data is a critical component for maintaining cost-efficiency and optimizing operations. While off-the-shelf Business Intelligence (BI) tools offer a broad spectrum of data analysis capabilities, they often fall short in effectively handling the specialized requirements of

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Employee Spotlight: Steve Seidl, Sales Engineer

Behind every successful company are dedicated and talented individuals who drive progress and growth. Our employee spotlight series is all about introducing you to the exceptional members of the Reveel family. Get to know their unique backgrounds, discover their contributions, and gain a deeper understanding of the culture that makes

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