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World Trade 100’s blog space allows visitors can read opinions and comments about industry topics of the day. Visitors are encouraged to respond by making their comments known as well. In this space, you will read blog posts from the Editor in Chief, Perry Trunick, our Associate Editor, Josh Foster, and we have a special space for our industry partners to make blog posts as well. To learn more about submitting blog content, visit our Partners Blog page!

If You are Hiring, Hire a Vet

Veteran unemployment is embarrassingly high – it's time to rectify that.

November 7, 2012

By Kirk Imhof

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In this WT100 exclusive Partner Blog, Ryder System's Group Director of Staffing, Kirk Imhof, explains why it is vital for the transportation and logistics industry to hire experienced veterans.

What You Don’t Say Matters

Indemnity contracts can save litigation problem and expenses.

October 30, 2012

By Jeffrey Lewis

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Operating a successful business requires more than simply ensuring that revenues exceed expenses; it also means protecting your business against exposure to liability caused by the acts of other people.

Supporting Growth Trends

Even if we have the capacity, do we have the talent?

October 26, 2012

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The center of gravity is shifting in supply and demand, but not for “goods” this time.

The Failings of Supply Chain Education

October 10, 2012

By Perry A. Trunick

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The challenge in evaluating new graduates of supply chain management programs is consistency.

The Cloud Simplifies B2B Commerce

October 1, 2012

By Bob Cohen

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In today's extended supply chains, one challenge is dealing with multiple versions of "the truth."

Supply Chain Interdependencies Are Often Entangled

September 24, 2012

By Bob Cohen

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CFOs are concerned that increasingly interdependent supply networks – between suppliers, partners and customers – are exposing buyer organizations to commercial risk.

Contract Talks Meet Risk Mitigation

September 20, 2012

By Perry A. Trunick

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Shippers are becoming very good at contingency planning and risk mitigation.

Integrated Logistics Outsourcing – Achieving Maximum Value (Part 2)

September 11, 2012

By Rob Pericht

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Cost is still king in outsourcing, but improving the cash-to-cash cycle is also important.

Integrated Logistics Outsourcing – The Expanding Role of 3PLs (PART 1)

September 4, 2012

By Rob Pericht

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Less is becoming more in logistics outsourcing.

Supply Chain Due Diligence

August 28, 2012

By Perry A. Trunick

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Risks of all sorts threaten to disrupt supply chains, now you have a new reason to examine your links.

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