YRC Worldwide Named to InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sept. 24, 2010 YRC Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: YRCW) has once again been ranked on the 2010 InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation's most innovative users of business technology. The company was recognized by InformationWeek for its massive systems migration supporting the integration of its North American transportation networks. The effort required the largest technology migration in the history of the transportation and supply chain industry.
"YRC Worldwide has a legacy of providing creative solutions for our customers, and we understand that technology is a critical part of true innovation," said Mike Naatz, president-Customer Care Division and chief customer officer at YRC Worldwide. "Year after year, our business technology work has been recognized and it is a pleasure to be honored by InformationWeek again this year."
InformationWeek identifies and honors the nation's most innovative users of information technology with its annual 500 listing, now in its 21st year, and also tracks the technology, strategies, investments and administrative practices of America's best-known companies. The InformationWeek 500 rankings are unique among corporate rankings because they spotlight the power of innovation in information technology, rather than simply identifying the biggest IT spenders.
Additional details on the InformationWeek 500 can be found online at www.informationweek.com/iw500/.
About YRC Worldwide
YRC Worldwide Inc., a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., is a leading provider of transportation and global logistics services. It is the holding company for a portfolio of successful brands including YRC, YRC Reimer, YRC Glen Moore, Reddaway, Holland and New Penn, and provides China-based services through its Jiayu and JHJ joint ventures. YRC Worldwide has the largest, most comprehensive network in North America with local, regional, national and international capabilities. Through its team of experienced service professionals, YRC Worldwide offers industry-leading expertise in heavyweight shipments and flexible supply chain solutions, ensuring customers can ship industrial, commercial and retail goods with confidence. Please visit www.yrcw.com for more information.
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