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Sourcing & Procurement

Jim Butts Retiring from SVP Role with C.H. Robinson on Dec. 31st

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

Rail & Intermodal

Further Developments for FEC Project Announced

Florida East Coast Railway (FECR)

The Florida East Coast Railway and Port Everglades sign joint agreement to promote new 42.5-acre near-port intermodal container facility

Ford Adds Powerhorse of an Engine to 2014 Ford Transit

Ford Motor Company

Advanced, fuel-efficient 3.2-liter power stroke turbo diesel makes North American debut in 2014 Ford Transit

The 2014 Ford Transit marks the most important “new” commercial vehicle launch in history of auto manufacturer Ford Motor Co.

The Consumer Crossroads within CPG and Retail

Besides price and convenience, other factors, such as loyalty programs, play a part in the importance of addressing the consumer’s role

All Eyes on India

Watching the slowly changing political scene and being ready to act is key to doing global business in the country

Risk/Compliance

Tragedy Doesn’t Choose a Season

Holiday supply chains must regroup after devastation of Super Storm Sandy

The Energy of Green Purchasing

Purchasing plays a pivotal role in leading the green revolution

Go “Green” Or Go Home

Service and solutions providers go big to target their environmental footprint and deploy green initiative practices across their supply chains

Tractor Supply Co. Entrusts Hy-Tek with Supply Chain Expansion

Tractor Supply Company

Hy-Tek provides one-stop-shop partnership to Tractor Supply Co. to support its store growth and customer service

USA Truck Drives Enhanced Partner Collaboration

EXTOL International, Inc.

Leverages integration tools to process and monitor 300 EDI trading partner transactions

USA Truck implements EXTOL’s Business Integrator (EBI) to better manage company’s transactions and 300 EDI trading partners.

Software Solutions

GT Nexus Enables Renault to Move Export Supply Chain into the Cloud

Infor Nexus (formerly known as GT Nexus)

European automotive giant expands agreement after successful pilot

Ongoing Threat of Global Multi-tier Disruptions Drives Continued Demand for Supply Chain Resiliency Solutions

Senior industry executives are rethinking supply chain risk mitigation strategies in order to reduce the potential impacts of future events

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