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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!

Getting Closer to Customers

April 25, 2012
"The bittersweet side of fuel prices is that every mile counts," says Chuck Bills, president of Ohio Logistics. That plays into his role as a strong supporter of the Northwest Ohio region as a logistics center.
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Welcome to the Sausage Factory

April 19, 2012
I failed to heed the warning often attributed to Otto von Bismarck and decided to watch the U.S. House debate transportation and infrastructure funding.
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Give It Up For Multishoring

April 13, 2012
For an industry that loves to toss off new labels for every new (and some old) idea(s), why aren't we hearing more about multishoring?
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Lessons from the UPS and TNT Merger

March 28, 2012
Is the UPS bid for TNT Express a sign of more consolidation in the logistics services sector?
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WT100 Heads to KC SmartPort Next Week

March 27, 2012
WT100 will be in Kansas City covering the SmartPort Momentum 2012 event. Find out how you can get involved!
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A Change at the Helm

March 23, 2012

WT100's Editor in Chief writes a special message to our readers.


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March Madness

March 14, 2012
Even the madness that is the NCAA basketball tournament depends on logistics to run smoothly.
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Need a job? The supply chain is hiring.

February 29, 2012
As companies look to start managing their supply chains in a more strategic manner, hiring for jobs in logistics and the supply chain is taking off. Here are some of the most popular positions and skills needed to succeed in the supply chain.
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What's Leading 3PLs to Increase LCL Services?

February 22, 2012
Interest in LCL comes in response to businesses buying smaller quantities of goods and avoiding costly airfreight charges amid continued economic uncertainty. But other components, too, are contributing to this trend.
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Preparing for Supply Chain Disruptions

February 15, 2012
According to World Bank, two of the four most costly natural disasters in history occurred in 2011: the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March and the massive floods that inundated Thailand from July to December. What can companies to do prevent supply chain disruptions from events such as these?
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Kansas City SmartPort Momentum 2013 focused on 3PLs, the issues facing the industry, and the role or logistics in economic development

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Supply chain visibility is an appealing yet elusive capability for most companies. While most recognize the significant benefits that would accrue from comprehensive visibility, few have made it a reality across their global operations. Part of the problem companies seem to have in embracing and implementing visibility is the lack of a comprehensive definition or firm understanding of the transformational potential. In this podcast, World Trade and GT Nexus will discuss the definitions and opportunities as well as how new cloud technology platforms are driving significant value to major companies today.

Speaker: Greg Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer & Co-Founder of GT Nexus

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