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"Battling the Fuel Cost Frenzy with Route Optimization and Wireless Tracking Services" (White Paper)

The recent escalation in fuel costs is just one of the many challenges threatening this delicate balance between controlling expenses and improving service. This white paper discusses a method for saving your bottom line. Link

"Best Practices for Optimizing Last Mile Pick Up and Delivery Operations" (White Paper)

Companies with last mile delivery operations must manage their pick up and delivery (P&D) processes considering all elements including customer care, driver, vehicle and route management, and service offerings. This white paper discusses best practices for achieving these ends through technology. Link

Building a Green Supply Chain: Social Responsibility for Fun and Profit

Free registration is required. Link

The Changing Role of Logistics Service Providers in Today's Supply Chain

Free registration is required. Link

Financial Trends in Distribution Between 2003 and 2007

Learn from the past to better prepare for the future. This report provides an overview of financial trends in distribution between 2003 and 2007 with special emphasis on the changes between 2006 and 2007. Much data taken from IFDA's Foodservice Distributor Productivity Financial Report. Link

FSIS Safety and Security Guidelines for the Transportation and Distribution of Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products - Updated June 2005

These guidelines, published by the USDA's FSIS, provide a list of safety and security measures that can be taken to prevent contamination of products during loading, unloading, transportation and in-transit storage. Link

Get Ready for CSA 2010

There is a major change coming to the North American trucking industry. This change will have an impact on every motor carrier that moves freight in the United States, including Canadian and Mexican truckers that move goods in and out of the United States... Link

Guide for Security Practices in Transporting Agricultural and Food Commodities - October 2004

Through a cooperative effort between the USDA and AFTC, this report was produced to provide voluntary guidance for enhanced security practices within the foodservice industry. Link

Hours of Service of Drivers - Final Rule by FMCSA - January 2009

The FMCSA adopts as final the provisions of the Agency's December 17, 2007 rule. This Final Rule is effective January 19, 2009. View the ruling here (center column). Link

IFDA Benchmarking Metrics and Definitions for Foodservice Distributors

Completed by the IFDA Distribution Committee in 2007. Link

ITSDF’s B56 Standards

The Industrial Truck Standards Development Foundation (ITSDF) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is the promulgation and modernization of the B56 standard. Follow the link to their site for free downloads. Link

Operational Threat and Risk Assessment for the Foodservice Distribution Industry

This complimentary guide, prepared by IFDA and published in 2003, may assist in planning and implementing protective measures to prevent or minimize the potential for attacks on the food supply. Link

Pallet Basics

Pallets, the base of most modern materials handling systems, do more than carry loads. Applied correctly, they can also protect their loads—as well as the supply chains through which they travel. From Modern Materials Handling Link

Position Statement of Suggestions For Reducing Impacts Of International Motor Carrier And Independent Operators On Highway And Byway Accidents In The United States

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Resources Directory for Security Practices in the Transportation of Agricultural and Food Commodities - 2004

This directory, produced by the Agricultural and Food Transporters Conference (AFTC) of the
American Trucking Association, contains tools for evaluating vulnerability and threat potentials for commercial transporters of agricultural and food commodities, and for developing security plans for these transporters. Link

Supply Chain Acronyms

Ever get confused by supply chain acronyms? Everyday, more & more seem to be popping up. Here's a good list to get you started. From SupplyChainMetric.com Link

Vehicle Lifecycle Management

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"Wireless Capabilities a Must-Have for Fleet Operators" (White Paper) May 2008

Wireless technology has become a mainstay for today’s distribution, wholesale and retail fleet
operators delivering goods to the end user – especially in the area of last-mile delivery. This white paper discusses how the ability to communicate information in real-time contributes to a more efficient delivery process. Link