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2006-03-16 07:25 pm UTC (link)
Pacific intermountain express


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[Wiseman, C. “Attack and Counterattack: the New game in information technology” Planning Review (16:5), September/October 1988a, pp. 6-12.] >>from the Kettinger paper

[Wiseman, C. Strategic Information Systems, Dow Jones-Irwin, Homewood, IL. 1988b.] >>from the Kettinger paper

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GUARANTEED ON-TIME DELIVERY
Distribution Worldwide. Radnor: JUNE, 1974.Vol.73, Iss. 6; pg. 55


ISSN/ISBN: 00123951
ProQuest document ID: 1060506
Document URL: http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1060506&sid=6&Fmt=2&clientId=20178&RQT=309&VName=PQD
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“BEGINNING THIS SEPTEMBER, PACIFIC INTERMOUNTAIN EXPRESS WILL BE OFFERING SHIPPERS 'ON-TIME DELIVERY OR YOUR MONEY BACK'. THE COMPANY INTENDS TO PROVIDE A LEVEL OF SERVICE THAT IS CONSISTENTLY SUPERIOR TO THAT OF COMPETITORS AND HAS SET SERVICE STANDARDS AND MEASUREMENTS BETWEEN EVERY PAIR OF POINTS IN THEIR SYSTEM TO PROVIDE ON-TIME DELIVERY. THERE ARE CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS AND THE SHIPPER HAS TO REQUEST THE SERVICE, PAY A 10 PERCENT SURCHARGE - $25 MINIMUM - FOR REGISTRY AND GUARANTEE. BUT, IF THE DELIVERY IS MISSED BY AN HOUR, THE SHIPPER GETS HIS TOTAL LAND TRANSPORTATION COSTS BACK AS WELL AS THE NOMINAL CHARGE. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO GIVE THE TRAFFIC MANAGER A HIGH DEGREE OF CONFIDENCE. SHIPPERS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO USE THE SERVICE OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, AS THE SHIPPER WILL BE GETTING THE SERVICE ANYWAY AS THE FIRM MAINTAINS THE 90 PERCENT PLUS SERVICE RATE SO FAR ESTABLISHED. THE FIRM'S PRESIDENT IS DETERMINED TO SEE THE PROGRAM THROUGH AND DISMISSES STUMBLING BLOCKS CITED. CHARTS.”
Author(s): Dulaney, Tom

Publication title: Chilton's Distribution for Traffic & Transportation Decision Makers. Radnor: Sep 1981. Vol. 80, Iss. 9; pg. 64, 7 pgs

Source type: Periodical
ISSN/ISBN: 02736721
ProQuest document ID: 1060750
Document URL: http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1060750&sid=2&Fmt=2&clientId=20178&RQT=309&VName=PQD
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The distribution function is making increased use of computers, and more systems are becoming available almost every day. This review covers some of the latest systems and services being offered, and shows what some carriers are doing to give their shippers better service. Systems reviewed include: 1. the SUNFLOW Distribution System from Sun Information Services, 2. the TRRIMS (Transportation Rate/Route Information Management System) developed by FMC Corp. and marketed by Systems & Information Dynamics Inc., 3. TRACTS (Transportation Rating Accounting Controls and Tracing System) developed by Paul Manktelow and Database Systems Corp. for use on Prime Computer equipment, and 4. LOADS (Ligon Online Assisted Dispatch System). Carriers are active in using these systems to improve their services. For example, Greyhound Lines is making use of TRACTS for a computerized self-appraisal that could result in better rates for shippers using their buses. Pacific Intermountain Express has made its computer system available to shippers to use via their own terminals. Exhibits.

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2006-03-16 07:26 pm UTC (link)
Author(s): Anonymous
Publication title: Business Week. New York: Apr 27, 1981. , Iss. 2685; pg. 93, 1 pgs

Source type: Periodical
ISSN/ISBN: 07398395
ProQuest document ID: 5402329
Document URL: http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=5402329&sid=4&Fmt=2&clientId=20178&RQT=309&VName=PQD


Abstract (Document Summary)
In the face of deregulation, International Utilities (IU) is narrowing its focus. In the past few years, IU has exchanged its huge holdings in Canadian utilities for stock, spun off its ocean-shipping unit to its shareholders, and phased out its freight forwarding operations in Europe. John G. Christy, IU's president and chief executive officer, wants nothing to do with rail. Christy is now focusing on the company's trucking operations, which consist mainly of two subsidiaries, Ryder Truck Lines, Inc., and Pacific Intermountain Express. Christy believes that because of deregulation, the motor carrier industry will shrink to a relative handful of companies. Christy wants IU to be a survivor. Trucking is the largest of IU's businesses now. Despite the tough times IU has been through in recent years, Christy believes that when the economic conditions improve and the industry's consolidation is complete, the company's position will be enhanced. Rather than making acquisitions, IU's main expansion will be internally generated. Considerable capital is expected to go for expanding geographical coverage.


Carriers to Merge
The New York Times, http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B03EFDC1539F936A25750C0A965948260 Google
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Published: March 15, 1983
The IU International Corporation said it would combine its two nationwide motor carriers, Ryder Truck Lines Inc. and the Pacific Intermountain Express Company, creating a new trucking company that it said would rank among the nation's largest. In 1982 the two companies had revenues of $1 billion. The unified company will begin operating under its new name, Ryder/P-I-E Nationwide Inc., in July.
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Trucking firm's load monitor shifts into high gear.
Cortino, J |
MIS WEEK. Vol. 3, no. 12, pp. 40. 1982
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What began 11 years ago as an internal shipment monitoring system for Pacific Intermountain Express (PIE) has today reached full intercompany, computer-to-computer communication status. W. Doyle Beatenbough, president of PIE, said the old days of handwritten manifests and paper files came to an end for the 62-year-old trucking firm in 1971. "Originally, when a shipment went astray, we had to go to the point of origin and trace it with numerous phone calls. We quickly saw that the computer system we were using for accounting and financial purposes could be expanded to track shipments, and that was the germ of a super idea."


Network: January 1993
From: Inc. Magazine, Jan 1993 | From: Inc magazine | Jan 1993 By: Michael P. Cronin
http://www.inc.com/magazine/19930101/3335.html

Network questions and answers: reader-to-reader advice on miscellaneous topics.
Discount Suits
My small manufacturing business has a big problem. PIE Nationwide, our freight carrier, earned our business after offering us great discounts. Now PIE has filed for bankruptcy protection, and the trustees have filed a complaint for the amount of the discounts, totaling several thousand dollars. We can't pay a lawyer, and we can't pay the fees. What can we do?
JoAnne Forman
Executive Vice-President
Tearstrip Systems
Boyertown, Pa.

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