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CSSI Articles:
These articles are provided by CornerStone Select, Inc to assist our clients and others understand issues relevant to transportation and logistics.  Click on the title to access these documents.
Title Description Date
DHL – Exiting the US Marketplace; Shipper Implications DHL is pulling out of the U.S. domestic market.  What does this mean for its clients and other shipper’s that have elected to use FedEx and UPS? August
2008
How can you be Proactive During this Fuel Crisis The rising price of fuel has made many supply chain professionals wonder what can be done.  We present an approach that looks at situation from the inside and out to make sure you have options to address the situation. June
2008
Controlling Inbound Transportation: 
Unlocking Savings
For the past several years, even decades, companies have focused their transportation operations on outbound traffic. They have squeezed the carriers and wrung efficiencies across their supply chain with optimization. But, for many the largest savings opportunity is still overlooked - inbound transportation. Find out how you can achieve savings from 1-1.5% of the total price of goods. August
2005
Navigating the Storm:  Selecting the Season to Source Transportation Sitting back and waiting for the storm to pass in transportation sourcing is not the right thing to do. Understand the market, leverage your own freight profile, and incorporate a seasonal understanding to approach sourcing and increase your potential for success. This highlights what you need to know to navigate the storm... August
2005