Order-to-delivery times are shrinking and companies are heavily outsourced, which means reliability and consistency of performance are more critical than ever. Companies are striving to meet service levels at the lowest possible cost and are turning to carrier- and vendor-performance metrics to do that. |
Schneider Logistics' acquisition of American Port Services is indicative of a larger trend occurring in the industry – the consolidation of several portions of the end-to-end global trade process. The addition of American Port Services enables Schneider to provide clients with an even wider range of services that ultimately translates into lower costs, shorter cycle times and improved flexibility. |
Spring Training is about playing, and we will be playing, so I don't think it will affect us that way. Maybe it could have an effect on managers and general managers, because all the players won't be together in the clubhouse and they might not have enough time to see everybody. |
The consolidation trend will certainly continue in 2006, and it won't always be the 'usual suspects' involved in the deals. We expect to see logistics service providers and financial institutions make some TMS-related acquisitions this year as they attempt to 'roll up' providers of complementary solutions in order to accelerate scale and growth. |
The game is so quick that you can't blame things. We didn't score a run in the ninth. It's not a big deal. |
Until I establish myself, Opening Day is always going to be a big deal. |
Vision and architecture are now better aligned. |
We played a great game. We were all hoping for a game like this. |
We think the stock is undervalued at current levels but there is no other reason for the sudden jump in the stock price. |
We're the underdog in a lot of matches, which makes us tougher. |
You don't have to worry that you're going to be taken out after you go 0-for-4, like I did Tuesday. It gives you confidence and lets your ability show a little more. |