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| Saturday, April 24, 2010 |
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| Freight Sourcing Strategies in 2010 |
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As the economy strengthens in 2010, truck capacity is expected to shrink. Will your company have the capacity it needs to move its goods. Learn more about how to ensure your company has access to these vital trucking resources.
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| Thursday, February 25, 2010 |
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| Selecting Carriers with Well Defined Energy Conservation Strategies |
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The world’s supplies of fossil fuels are being depleted and alternative fuels are still many years away. As a result, it is critically important for shippers to select carriers that have clearly defined energy conservation strategies. These carriers will tend to be the more energy efficient, low cost producers and will make more attractive business partners.
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| Wednesday, October 14, 2009 |
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| Shipper Strategies for the "Reset Economy" |
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Industry experts now believe that as we move out of the current recession, we will move into a "reset economy". Rather than a business cycle correction, this will produce fundamental changes in how we do business. Business leaders should be using the recession to reposition their companies for recovery. Download the article to learn about what shippers can do to take advantage of the "reset economy".
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| Saturday, November 01, 2008 |
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| Tips on Selecting a Refrigerated Transport Company to Move Your Food Products |
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The recent Listeriosis Crisis highlights the fact that the spread of bacteria can take place anywhere in the supply chain. Protect your products, your company and your customers by carefully selecting a well managed refrigerated transport carrier. Find out more.
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| Wednesday, October 01, 2008 |
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| A TMS system can help you Improve Efficiencies and Reduce Costs |
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A TMS system can help you achieve significant cost savings in the management of freight costs as well as improve efficiency in the area of customer service. Find out how to build a business case for TMS, how to create realistic expectations, how to select the right solution and how to implement your system effectively.
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| Monday, September 01, 2008 |
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| Strategies and Tactics for Reshaping North America’s Supply Chains |
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During this period of rapid change, shippers and carriers need to re-evaluate their current business models and paradigms. Here are some suggestions on how to adapt your supply chain strategy to the realities of the changing-market.
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| Sunday, December 23, 2007 |
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| How to create a Freight Transportation Backup Plan |
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A supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link. A failure to deliver your company’s goods on time can result in shutting down an assembly line, fines and/or lost revenues. Here are some tips on creating a dependable freight transportation program.
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| Friday, February 09, 2007 |
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| Mexico - A market opportunity worth pursuing? |
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Mexico remains a large potential market for Canadian shippers. Learn more about what is happening with respect to truck and rail transportation to and from Mexico and the future challenges that your company may face in serving this market.
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| Monday, January 01, 2007 |
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| It's all in the numbers |
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Manage your Freight Spend Data to Improve your Company’s Bottom Line.
With freight costs representing 2 to 10% of revenues, a shipper can help control these expenditures through effective management of their freight spend data. Find out more.
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| Sunday, October 01, 2006 |
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| How to Benchmark Your Rates against those of your Competitors |
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Would you like to know what your competitors are paying for freight? Would you like to know the cost of freight transportation before you enter new markets?
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| How to Conduct A Successful Freight Bid |
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Follow the 11 steps outlined in this article to improve your company's transportation service and reduce costs.
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| Manage your freight transportation
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With accessorial charges representing thirty to forty percent of freight costs, it is important to manage these costs with the same level of intensity that you manage your freight costs. Learn how.
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| How to Develop a Carrier Collaboration Program |
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Read this article and learn how to increase carrier capacity and reduce costs.
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| How to Select an On-Demand TMS System |
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Learn the steps you need to take to select an On-Demand Transportation Management System that will improve the performance of your transportation program.
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| Plan Ahead |
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The end of the “freight recession” is in sight. Here are some transportation strategies to position your company effectively for the upturn in the economy.
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| How To Shield Your Operations Against Fuel Price Shocks |
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Here are some tips on how to protect your freight transportation expenses against spikes in fuel price costs.
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