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addition to the transportation, distribution and cross-border services that are already offered in Mexico. “We are looking forward to the expansion of our services in Mexico,” says Jim Ritchie, president and CEO of YRC Logistics. “Upgrading our freight forwarding services is the most effective way for our clients to benefit from YRC Logistics.” Starting immediately, the team in Mexico will handle the global shipment traveling to and from Mexico managed from the YRC Logistics Mexico City office. YRC Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc., is a global logistics company based in Overland Park, Kansas, with offices in North America, Asia, Europe and South America, Visit www2.yrclogistics.com. Businesses Owned by Women Increasingly Global in Scope, Green in Policies, Generous in Giving Women who own businesses are global, green and giving back, according to more than 1,200 respondents of a member survey conducted by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. The WBENC advocates for its members as suppliers to corporations and government organizations. The survey found that 25 percent of respondents’ businesses have attained or are working toward global reach, 71 percent are trying to make their businesses greener and 53 percent are giving one to five percent of their profits to philanthropy. Only 16 percent said outsourcing is hampering their business; 34 percent said outsourcing is helping. When asked if the consolidation of the supply chain is jeopardizing their business, 67 percent said no. “Three years ago, the threat of globalization and the consolidation of the supply chain were top concerns for [woman-owned businesses], but [they] have swiftly adapted to this marketplace,” says Linda Denny, president and CEO of WBENC. The average WBENC-certified company has revenues of $7.5Mm, 49 employees and 14 years of experience. More than 60 woman-owned firms have revenues exceeding $100m, and six certified companies have revenues topping $1bn. Visit www.wbenc.org. chain decisions our customers face is what to do when a critical part becomes constrained. Often the suppliers on a company’s approved vendor/distributor list just can’t get the required component in time at a reasonable price. Our new Constrained Parts Finder is a valuable tool for these organizations because it puts numerous worldwide sources at their fingertips. Within minutes they can find authentic, compliant and alternate parts without paying premium prices.” The Constrained Parts Finder is a software as a service offering. Visit www.newmo.com. Application Helps Avoid Supply Chain Disruption by Finding Needed Electronic Components Quickly New Momentum says its new Constrained Parts Finder is intended to help companies that make or use electronic components to better manage their supply chain risk. This application, which provides visibility into the global, open market for electronic parts, helps companies avoid production shutdowns and missed peak season sales due to parts shortages, says Stu Clifton, New Momentum CEO. “One of the fundamental supply DHL Exel Supply Chain Gets Multi-Year Logistics Contract for Jaguar, Land Rover DHL Exel Supply Chain has been awarded a three-year contract worth more $600m to manage in-plant logistics and collection of U.K. and European sourced component parts for Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles. DHL’s activity will be extended from its existing operation at Castle Bromwich to include Jaguar and Land Rover’s sites at Halewood and Solihull. 18 APRIL 2008 http://www2.yrclogistics.com http://www.wbenc.org http://www.newmo.com

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