Posts Tagged ‘Risk Management’

More Tips for Retailers

Posted on November 19, 2009, 3:08 pm, by Emily, under TMS For Shippers.

Here is some more information I found on a topic I blogged about a couple of weeks ago: Crisis in freight markets creates risks for retailers. This article from Manufacturing & Logistics IT points out that the increased risks retailers are facing this year due to the instability of the freight industry makes it more [...]

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Shippers Face Increased Risk from Distressed Carriers

Posted on June 4, 2009, 12:30 pm, by Emily, under TMS For Shippers, Transportation Management.

With the economic downturn, it is no secret that the transportation industry has been hit hard. This in turn presents a risky environment for the shippers whose businesses depend on those suffering transportation providers. The Journal of Commerce recently ran a story highlighting the risks that importers and exporters face when selecting a carrier. While [...]

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