Q1 2012 NEWS ROUNDUP: Uncertainty Remains
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 | 2:00 p.m. EST
February 23, 2012
With the continued shifting economic and regulatory landscape, shipper uncertainly continues to rise as we enter 2012. Today, keeping up with the news is important, but understanding how that news will affect your logistics operations is imperative.
If you can't make this date, you can still "Register Now!" to view the Webcast on-demand, anytime after the Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 2:00 p.m. EST broadcast.
UNCERTAINTY REMAINS
Join Group Editorial Director Michael Levans and Group News Editor Jeff Berman as they put all the top news stories of Q1 2012 into perspective for the readers of Logistics Management. During this Webcast, Levans and Berman will be joined by leading economic and transportation analysts in a detailed discussion designed to put the latest industry news into context.
By attending the Q1 2012 News RoundUP, logistics professionals will gain a better understanding of:
 The top news stories shaping the logistics and transportation landscapeWhere rates and capacity are heading based current eventsThe unfolding impact of CSA and the HOS ruling on trucking
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| LOGISTICS MANAGEMENTS Q1/2012 NEWS ROUNDUP PANEL: | |||||||
 Michael Levans Group Editorial Director, Supply Chain Group |
 Jeff Berman Group News Editor, Supply Chain Group |
 Tony Hatch Principal ABH Consulting |
 Ben Hackett President Hackett Associates LLC |
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