Logistics Management (Highlands Ranch, CO) articles from March 2009

Logistics Management (Highlands Ranch, CO) archives from March 2009

Procrastination is the thief of time.
March 1, 2009... By John A. Gentle, DLP My Dad borrowed this quotation from the 17th Century English poet/critic Edward Young and wrote it on the back of an envelope that I now have in my den: "Procrastination is the thief of time." It shouldn't come...

25th Annual Salary Survey: Swimming Against the Tide.(Survey)
March 1, 2009... By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor Logistics professionals are making progress on salary growth despite being battered by consistent waves of bad economic news. For three years straight Logistics Management's (LM) annual Salary Survey...

Price Trends.
March 1, 2009... Elizabeth Baatz Pricing Across the Transportation Modes Trucking Elizabeth Baatz Despite a big drop in truck tonnage last December, LTL trucking companies say they increased average transaction prices in January 2009 up 8.1%...

Global operating models: Lessons from (and for) emerging-market mulinationals.
March 1, 2009... Narendra Mulani A recent Accenture survey found that 95 percent of senior executives doubt their companies have a global operating model that is fully capable of supporting their international strategy. Ninety five percent! That's...

5 Steps to upgrading your compliance program.(Company overview)
March 1, 2009... By Suzanne Richer, President of Customs & Trade Solutions, Inc. Upgrading import and export compliance programs can be done through a series of steps focused on cost savings, regulatory compliance, and an increased awareness of how a...

GTM: Smooth sailing?
March 1, 2009... By Bridget McCrea, Contributing Editor Credit 10+2 for driving the Global Trade Management (GTM) growth that many analysts are predicting for 2009. And while many savvy global shippers are turning to it to manage import compliance, a...

Obama puts transportation in the spotlight.
March 1, 2009... By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor Transportation infrastructure development is viewed as a significant component of U.S. economic recovery, but industry groups insist that $50 billion falls well short of what is really needed. ...

STB reverses 2007 ruling, BNSF to pay.
March 1, 2009... By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor Washington and Fort Worth Texas--More than 15 months after the Surface Transportation Board (STB) issued a decision in favor of Class I rail carrier Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) regarding a pricing...

Carriers, shippers share roller coaster diesel fuel ride.
March 1, 2009... John D. Schulz, Contributing Editor Washington--So, you think you're smart? You tabbed the Pittsburgh Steelers to win the Super Bowl a year ago, predicted the Obama landslide in the presidential election, and can accurately forecast the...

PwC reports cites solid M&A activity in Q4, but annual volumeis down slightly.
March 1, 2009... Jeff Berman, Group News Editor New York--While the economic storm in the United States and abroad created plenty of turbulence for both shippers and carriers, those conditions didn't negatively impact transportation and logistics merger &...

Inbound ocean cargo will miss screening deadline, says DHS head.
March 1, 2009... Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor Washington--Department of Homeland Security Secretary (DHS) Janet Napolitano told the House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee last month that 100-percent scanning of inbound ocean cargo...

Congestion surcharges spread to more cities.
March 1, 2009... Ray Bohman When shipping via LTL carriers, we're all familiar with paying fuel surcharges in addition to the normal freight charges. And the same is true with extra charges for shipments to private residences, apartments, schools, and...

Running on Empty.(Company overview)
March 1, 2009... By John D. Schulz, Contributing Editor Carriers are hoping to ride out a "horrific" year in pricing and demand while shippers are seeking stable carriers in their flight to quality. How this drama will play out is anyone's guess. David...

Truckload Roundtable: Keeping it on the Road.
March 1, 2009... By Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor As the price of doing business escalates for truckload carriers, will shippers get the service they require to help stage their own rebound? Our panel of industry experts tell us that it's not just...

Management Update.
March 1, 2009... Staff An Executive Summary of Industry News 10+2 sets sail. The importer security filing, more commonly known as the "10 + 2 Rule," went into effect last month with little fanfare from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)....

And now, some good news...
March 1, 2009... Michael A. Levans, Group Editorial Director Like you, I've been combing my trusted news sources every morning for some sliver of good news. Well, look no further. I'm about to share what I believe to be two of the most upbeat news nuggets...

The cross dock evolves.
March 1, 2009... By Maida Napolitano, Contributing Editor It's not just about increasing speed to market anymore. Today, cross docking is helping shippers make the most out of every mile--while cutting costs along the way. It is not a pretty picture....