In This Issue... TAKE A BRAKE INDUSTRY NEWS FUEL UPDATE Support Links	Volume 4 Issue 9 September 2009 LDI UPDATE LDI's 4th Annual Golf Tournament It was a gorgeous day for golfing with blue skies and 80 degree temps that even the likes of Tiger Woods would have envied as LDI held their 4th Annual Golf Tournament at Diamond Hawk Golf Course in Cheektowaga, NY on Saturday, August 1. Read on... LDI Associates To Complete CCPAC Accreditation Evan Gaskill (Agent Dev./Support Mgr.) and Beatriz Ciancone (Agent Support) are currently working on obtaining their certificate of completion from the CCPAC (Certified Claims Professional Accreditation Council). Upon completion of this course, Bea and Evan will have a more detailed understanding on the liability of domestic and international carriers; contracts of carriage; the liability terms contained in the bill of lading; tariff rules pertaining to liability; the process of preparing and filing claims; and the options available for our customers when it comes to recovering monetary damages. TAKE A BRAKE Did You Know...Golf is the only sport ever played on the moon - on February 6, 1971, Astronaut Alan Shepard hit a golf ball. Add a little golf to your day with Golf 3D Master! ... a fun online game! Quote... "Resolve never to quit, never to give up, no matter what the situation." - Jack Nicklaus **We'd like to hear from YOU! Please contact us at support@logisticdynamics.com with Newsletter ideas, questions and feedback.** INDUSTRY NEWS Recent Articles of Interest Forklift Safety OSHA estimates that approximately 680,400 lift truck accidents occur each year. The hard fact is that most of these accidents can be prevented with proper training and the adoption of best practices and safe work habits. Read on... Mulani on Excellence: The role of operational and technical excellence Fulfillment mastery-consistently and cost- efficiently receiving, compiling, and delivering orders on time and in full-isn't just a desirable capability. In recessionary periods, when mandatory cost cutting, product-allocation conundrums, and excess capacity problems are common, fulfillment mastery can help attract and retain customers. Read on... Becoming an Indispensable Logistics Manager Supply chain costs are a leading business expense, and these days CFOs are taking a closer look to get this spending under control. The logistics manager who communicates effectively with corporate management and deftly manages freight costs will be a valuable employee. George Muha, regional sales manager for Mass.-based Logistics Management Inc., offers his advice for becoming an indispensable logistics manager. Read on... FUEL UPDATE US Average Diesel Fuel Prices for August 2009 8/31/09: $ 2.674 8/24/09: $ 2.668 8/17/09: $ 2.652 8/10/09: $ 2.625 8/03/09: $ 2.550 Click Here to View LDI's Weekly Fuel Update Click Here to View EIA's 53 Week Overview