orders

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VAT Group said certain components were blocked in transit after the Iran war broke out in late February, forcing the company to defer some orders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"When labour comes together to demand a raise, we have to listen," he said, "but that often means cutting into already thin margins or absorbing losses on existing purchase orders."

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The use of robots like Carri could shorten response times on orders and free up delivery drivers to take on more jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

They include a Cloud Printer, which prints digital orders directly in kitchens to reduce confusion and allow chefs to fulfill them immediately.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“I was merely following orders given by One who is wiser than you or I. It is part of my penance.”

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall