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Clifford F. Lynch
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Clifford F. Lynch is principal of C.F. Lynch & Associates, a provider of logistics management advisory services, and author of Logistics Outsourcing – A Management Guide and co-author of The Role of Transportation in the Supply Chain. He can be reached at cliff@cflynch.com.
An LSP's bill of rights (and obligations)
It seems everybody has advice for clients on how to work successfully with a logistics service provider. But there's not much out there for providers.
Oil industry at least gets transportation right
No one needs a reminder of what oil industry is doing wrong. But there is one thing it's doing right.
DOT's proposed strategic plan a welcome start
Its draft plan is sure to spur controversy and will likely see significant revision. But the DOT deserves credit for getting this long-overdue project off the ground.
Inland waterways face infrastructure crisis of their own
With all the furor over crumbling roads and bridges, it's easy to forget about our deteriorating locks and dams.
"Incoterms" one of the most valuable tools of the (foreign) trade
For companies doing business overseas, these standardized terms of sale cut down on confusion about who's responsible for what.
Top 10 logistics challenges for 2010 (and beyond)
Economists tell us the economy is improving, but the logistics/supply chain community will likely face challenges throughout the year. Here's what to watch for.
Interest in fleet ownership holding steady
Despite current glut of trucking capacity, companies continue to weigh private fleet option.
Cliff Lynch's annual letter to Santa
It will require some artful dodging and weaving, says Lynch, but we need your help getting us a comprehensive highway bill.
The 411 on "10+2"
More than eight months after it took effect, the "10+2" cargo security initiative is still unfamiliar to much of the shipping community. Here's what you need to know.
NAFTA's never-ending story
Nearly 16 years ago, the United States agreed to give both Canadian and Mexican truckers full and free access to its highways. The Mexicans are still waiting.
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