Procurement and Sourcing

AUTONOMOUS SHIPS TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR RULE DEVELOPMENT

March 3, 2022

AUTONOMOUS SHIPS TERMS
Already burdened with a reputation for lack of transparency, shipping’s sector-specific terminology often creates an additional barrier to engagement. As an industry, specialized language, acronyms, and abbreviations can be so pervasive that new employees entering the professions sometimes absorb terms into usage without being able to explain their meaning, let alone their derivation.

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"Who we are. WSI (Warehouse Specialists, Inc) is one of the largest privately held logistics companies in the U.S. For nearly 50 years, we have grown to span a nationwide distribution network with global logistics reach. What we do. WSI delivers reliable, integrated logistics and supply chain optimization to increase efficiency and reduce costs for a wide range of customers and commodities, including hazardous materials and chemicals. What we believe.We conduct business with integrity. We approach every day with the goal of Absolute Reliability. We treat our employees fairly. We give charitably to the communities we serve, making significant contributions to national charities such as United Way, YMCA Strong Kids, American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America and the Salvation Army. WSI supports local organizations including youth sports and food pantries, and encourages employees to participate in their communities through volunteering and personal charitable contributions. We are c

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