Debra N. Phillips

Debra N. Phillips has worked in the supply chain industry for more than 20 years, holding positions of responsibility for companies including FedEx, Penske, and MercuryGate, a Transportation Management System (TMS)  provider. Throughout her career, she has handled media and analyst relations and has written articles published in Logistics Viewpoint, Taking Logistics, and Let’s Talk Supply Chain. She serves on the Advisory Panel of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for its Executive Program in Digital Marketing.

Project cargo service goes beyond transportation
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Project cargo faces headwinds from the economy and global instability

How providers are addressing these and other challenges to support critical industries

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Transportation market volatility impacts carriers, shippers and drivers

With volumes down and trucking and trucking-related companies going out of business, so are the industry’s employment opportunities.

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Breakbulk cargo industry faces challenges to efficiency and profitability

Advocacy efforts and out-of-the-box thinking help this industry thrive.

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The USMCA benefits transportation providers, customers and end consumers

However, challenges exist from border crossing issues to cargo theft.

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