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Education Webinar: Best Practices of a Preferred Shipper

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This webinar covered the various ways Shippers achieve “preferred shipper” status with their carrier partners.  Panelists discussed key factors carriers use to evaluate shippers and they shared valuable insights into how shippers can strengthen carrier relationships.

Presenters included:

  • Ben Cubitt;  Senior Vice President, Consulting & Engineering; Transplace
  • Randy R. Cooper;  Director, Transportation and Supply Chain Engineering; Del Monte Foods
  • Mike Kelley;  VP, External Affairs;  YRC Worldwide Inc.

Webinar Recording​:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/159903459643996419

  • Education Webinar: Best Practices of a Preferred Shipper (pdf) (3.27 MB, July, 2017)
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Last updated on June 18, 2024
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