Next Stop: The World

This is especially true in light of today’s geopolitical climate, where a higher emphasis is placed on security. That’s resulted in slower shipments and added paperwork. Practicon Dental, a Greenville, N.C.-based cataloger of dental equipment, ships to some seven destinations outside of North America. The company uses a third-party, door-to-door, small package carrier. Practicon’s packages average between 50 pounds and 60 pounds, and usually are less than $2,000 in value.