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SaaS Sales Model Saves the Transportation Management Systems Market

Battling Today's Driver Distractions

Trucking companies need a way to monitor driver behavior, even as they struggle to cope with a rising number of potential distractions in the cab, says Bill Shepard, co-founder of Geo-Point Partners LLC.

RedPrairie Acquires SmartTurn; Augments TMS and WMS Apps

Savi, Odin Team Up to Offer RFID Software Platform

New Trends in the Bio-Pharma Cold Chain

Rod Derifield, chief executive officer of Envirocooler LLC, outlines some of the new ideas and technology that providers are deploying to boost efficiencies in the movement of temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals.

Raymond Inks Marketing Deal With I.D. Systems for Wireless Asset Management

Is It Smooth Sailing and Clear Skies for Ocean and Air Cargo?

These competitive modes have at least two things in common: Each took a drubbing in the past year or so, and each is cautiously optimistic that things are looking up.

Dematic Debuts LaserTrucks+; Launches Parts-Purchasing Website

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."

Inttra Hosts Its First Ocean Freight Electronic Invoice

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?

How to Conduct a Successful Carrier Bid

Soliciting, analyzing and awarding transportation contracts through a bid process is a complex process. To get the best outcome, transportation buyers need to conduct a thorough opportunity assessment and make sure they have the infrastructure and framework in place to effectively manage the bidding process, says Art Nourot, senior director of carrier procurement at Unyson Logistics.

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