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Logistics Is Strategic Resource in Georgia
The Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics is unique in that it is a state-led and state-funded organization, created to foster logistics as a strategic resource for fueling competitiveness and economic development in the state. The Center is hosted by the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Analyzing Profitability for Motor Carriers
Activity-based costing (ABC) enables motor carriers to analyze different segments of their business for profitability, says Ken Manning, president of Transportation Costing Group. But pinning profitability down precisely can be very difficult in an industry where daily changes in the weather or road conditions or traffic congestion can push a shipment into the red.
How to Gain Business Productivity
Route to Customer Revenue Optimization Report Available
Calibrate How You Operate - Improving Marketing Yield, Visibility and Process by CMO Council 2009.
Marketing Outlook 2010 - CMO Council's State of Marketing Gives the Outlook for 2010
What Noah Knew About the Supply Chain that You Don't
Freighter Aircraft Forecast Is Surprisingly Upbeat
CaridianBCT Ops for Total Outsourcing
The company searches for a lead logistics provider that can meet the needs of the highly regulated medical equipment industry. James Matney, global logistics manager, reports on the results.
An Optimistic Outlook for the Truckload Sector
Truckload motor carriers see demand picking up and are optimistic that 2010 will mark a strong recovery for the sector, says Kevin Burch, chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association and president of Jet Express.
The ABC's of Transportation Costing
Activity-based costing (ABC) is an important financial tool for trucking companies, says Paul Dugent, vice president of pricing and traffic at Estes Express Lines. The cost elements allocated to customers through ABC are used to help determine the price of services, though pricing "is more art than science."
LSPs Fill the Service Gap in a Down Economy
Shippers are looking to turn over responsibility for logistics, and third parties are happy to oblige. But are they ready for what 2010 will bring?
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