Gifts In Kind International is known for its ability to pick up corporate donations, large or small, on the fly and deliver them quickly and cost-effectively to people in need around the world.
The charitable organization works with YRC Logistics, the global logistics management subsidiary of YRC Worldwide, to meet its transportation management needs. Since that time, the organization has saved 18 to 20 percent on transportation costs and improved its ability to pick up and deliver quickly.

“After many months of research and evaluation, we chose YRC Logistics as our transportation management partner. This decision has increased our ability to provide first-class, cost-effective transportation solutions to our donors and to streamline our overall operation,” said Gifts In Kind International Chief Operating Officer Cindy Schmidlin. "We are very pleased with the results."

YRC Logistics enables the Gifts In Kind International staff to be more flexible and strategic in its efforts, thanks to a real-time computerized bidding process that allows carriers to compete for shipments. The service, available 365 days a year, provides an entrée into an unlimited number of carriers and transportation options.

The partnership allows Gifts In Kind to operate with the assurance of 100 percent load coverage and procure highly competitive transportation rates. YRC Logistics' services also allow the organization to reduce the amount of staff time spent on shipment planning and coordination and carrier selection, contributing to its ability to operate on less than 1 percent of its annual donation value. By putting Web-driven technology in the hands of Gifts In Kind staff, the new service allows them to garner the best bids from a larger number of carriers in a timely manner. Whether donors call to donate a few pallets or a few truckloads, the staff is equipped to react quickly.

"Oftentimes we can get same-day pick-ups at our warehouses with YRC’s online system," said Gifts In Kind International Logistics Director Shaunna Rudolph. "And now we have access to a wide range of carriers we could not use before."

"The online bidding process provided by YRC Logistics allows us to get the best deal for each transportation dollar we spend," said Gifts In Kind International Interim President and CEO Barry Anderson. "It also allows us to react quickly to the needs of our corporate donors."