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Expertise
Expertise in Transportation Solution Development, Pricing issues, Bid process, Negotiations, Development of Costing and Pricing information systems.
Experience in the area
30 Years in Transportation Industry. Major Multi-site shipper, Consultant, Major National LTL Carrier, Regional TL, 3PL, Dedicated Trucking
Organizations
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Roundtable Officer.
Education/Credentials
BA Marketing
What do you like about this subject?
Always a challenge, Different every day.
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Recent Answers from Jim Bowers
2009-10-14 qualification for going into logistics:
Mikel. This is a great field to be in if you like a challenge every day. My best recommendation at this stage is to look at all of the career and education related material on the CSCMP website. Here
2009-09-22 Double Broker Curve Ball for you:
Chris, it all comes down to the terms on the BOL which serves as a contract between the shipper and carrier, or other contract if one exists. Here is a discussion on Section 7: http://www.joc.com/node/410271
2009-09-21 Double Broker Curve Ball for you:
Chris, this is a thorny issue and precisely why virtually every Broker-Shipper Agreement and every Broker-Carrier Agreement I have seen specifically prohibits the practice. First look at you agreement
2009-08-29 Broker's liability:
Del, as an agent your liability will be limited by whatever contract you signed with the carrier. Typically as an agent you would only be liable for your own acts or omissions. As a broker you need
2009-03-04 Payment to common carrier owner/operator:
Lisa, everything rides on the contract or other written agreement between the Trucker and the Broker. Unfortunately if the agreement was written by the Broker it likely gives them the right of offset
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