VOLUME 10 NO. 2 inside
29 Going green with a little help from your friends: interview with David Hyatt BY MI TCH MAC DONALD Companies embarking on supply chain sustainability programs don’t have to go it alone, says David Hyatt of the University of Arkansas. In fact, they’ll go farther faster by partnering with other businesses and agencies.
39 The big bet of Brad Jacobs
BY MARK B. SOLOMON
The entrepreneur is wagering millions on a bold
move to build a $5 billion truck brokerage from
scratch.
44 The brewing battle over
the HMT
BY TOBY GOOLEY
; The Federal Maritime Commission’s current
inquiry into the Harbor Maintenance Tax is no
trifling issue. It could lead to a trade war with
Canada and higher costs for shippers.
49 Carquest revs up its order
operations
BY JAMES A. COOKE
With a robust WMS in place, auto parts supplier
Carquest can now turn emergency orders around
in under two hours.
55 A tale of two 3PL studies
BY TOBY GOOLEY
The results of two longstanding research projects
on third-party logistics hold some practical lessons
for both shippers and service providers.
64 Raise a glass!
BY DAVID MALONE Y
Since switching to voice, beverage distributor
Trinks has seen DC productivity surge 18 percent.
