NEWSLETTERS
Every few months, we at M33 Integrated Solutions send out a short, industry-related newsletter. Topics of discussion will center around trends and issues impacting the manufacturing, distributing, and transportation industries, as well as changes and updates to M33's TMS technology and support services. If you would like to have this newsletter sent directly to your inbox, please submit your e-mail address:
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| | | The Coming Capacity Crisis |
| The consensus concerning the trucking industry for the year of 2009 is that it was a dismal year. As manufacturers and the economy struggled, carriers fought to maintain profitability while providing service to their customers. The less-than-truckload (LTL) sector ended the year at a collective 107 operating ratio, losing $.07 per dollar. This was a direct result of declining tonnage and diminished revenue yield driven by excess capacity and pricing pressures. There was speculation throughout the entire year that a major player in the LTL market would exit the industry, effectively balancing capacity and demand. That event never took place, and LTL carriers were forced to absorb losses that were historic in some cases. Across the board, we saw carriers reduce employee pay and benefits, initiate layoffs and downsizing, dramatically change their line haul networks, and shrink the size of their turn terminals from fully staffed operations with managers and clerical staff into 'dark' or unmanned operations. Continue Reading...
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| 3/24/10 Webinar: Preparing for the Capacity Crisis |
| We expect carrier pricing to rebound this year across both the LTL and TL sectors. Companies that take a proactive approach to this dynamic market will best mitigate the pricing impacts on their supply chain. Let us show you how. To attend the webinar, click here: REGISTER
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| Come Walk With Us! |
| M33 has teamed up with the March of Dimes to help publicize and participate in the annual March for Babies in Greenville, SC.
Every day, thousands of babies are born too soon, too small and often very sick. We're walking because we want to do something about this. The money we raise will support March of Dimes research and programs that help moms have full-term pregnancies and babies begin healthy lives. And it will be used to bring comfort and information to families with a baby in newborn intensive care.
 Please join us for the march: March for Babies
Saturday, April 24, 2010
CU-ICAR
Walk Distance: 6 miles
Registration Time: 8:00 AM
Start Time: 9:00 AM
If you can't walk with us, please help the team reach our goal by making a donation. You can do that online as well: M33 Integrated Solutions
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| Note to Readers |
| Help us enhance your transportation network If you think one or more of your vendors or customers have room to improve their transportation operations, please forward us their contact information. |
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