Abstract: A method and apparatus for at least partially disassembling a pallet, the pallet having a plurality of deck board support interfaces, includes providing at least one cutting device that is positionable at any one of the board support interfaces and selectively positioning the at least one cutting device adjacent a particular board support interface of the pallet. The particular board support interface is cut with the at least one cutting device.

Abstract: A cylindrical duct of plastic material is coextruded with a longitudinal wire located between the duct inner and outer surfaces, and with a stripe of a different color plastic material than the duct overlying the wire. The stripe is of a softer plastic material than the duct plastic material to facilitate cutting of same to expose the wire, but is compatible with the duct plastic material so as to crosslink therewith.

Abstract: A transaction processing system for processing business transactions between a supplier and retailer is provided. The transaction processing system may comprise a retailer processor, a replenishment processor, and a supplier processor. The retailer processor transmits business data from the retailer. The replenishment processor receives the business data and generates suggested business transactions that are communicated to the supplier processor. The supplier processor is operable to selectively modify the suggested business transaction and communicate them to the replenishment processor. The replenishment processor generates actual business transactions.