The use of RF equipment or terminals to perform functions that normally require paper or labels.

A paperless result indicates that the merchandise is low risk from a compliant importer.  The broker places a stamp on the CF3461 and signs the document; thus, the merchandise is released without a Customs official ever looking at the documents. Piggyback The transportation of truck trailers and containers on specially equipped railroad flat-cars

When referring to processing in the warehouse (paperless picking, paperless receiving) or on the shop floor, paperless generally suggests that the direction of tasks and execution of transactions are conducted electronically on an interactive client without the use of paper documents.

Refers to a depositing organization's efforts to phase out the mass mailing of payments/benefits and move toward utilization of electronic funds transfer (direct deposit).