American Transportation Research Institute
The CEP Group continues to expand its development and range of services through memberships and affiliations with CEP, Postal, Logistics, eCommerce, government, NGO, and international affairs organizations worldwide. As we grow these affiliations you can find out more about them here.he American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has been engaged in critical transportation studies and operational tests since 1954. ATRI is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit research organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Sacramento.
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has been engaged in critical transportation studies and operational tests since 1954. ATRI is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit research organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Sacramento.
ATRI’s primary mission is to conduct transportation research, with an emphasis on the trucking industry’s essential role in a safe, efficient and viable transportation system. ATRI’s research focus areas include: Congestion and Mobility; Economic Analysis; Safety and Security; Technology and Operations; Environment; and Transportation Infrastructure.
ATRI’s extensive experience covers a broad range of commercial vehicle operations including leadership and/or participation in numerous national freight analyses, technology research initiatives and field operational tests.
ATRI presently manages the U.S. DOT’s Freight Mobility Program, and has provided freight mobility and performance measures technical assistance to 31 state DOTs and 11 of the 15 largest MPOs in the U.S. ATRI has received top research awards from ITS America, TIDA, University of Minnesota and the Institute of Transportation Engineers.
Arlington Sister City Association, ASCA
Arlington Sister City Association (ASCA) is a nonprofit organization affiliated with Arlington County, Virginia. Established in 1993, ASCA supports and coordinates the activities of Arlington County’s five Sister Cities: Aachen, Germany; Coyoacán, Mexico; Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. Reims, France; San Miguel, El Salvador.
ASCA works to enhance and promote the region’s international profile and foster productive exchanges in education, commerce, culture and the arts through a series of activities.
- Arts and Culture Partnerships
- Economic Development Opportunities
- Educational and Professional Exchanges
- Global Tourism
https://www.arlingtonsistercities.org
International Mailers Advisory Group, IMAG
The International Mailers Advisory Group’s core mission is to address barriers to the efficient flow of information and goods across borders for companies utilizing postal services.
IMAG was founded in 1997 and, since then, has become the premier representative of the U.S. international mailing sector. IMAG represents a diverse community of marketers, vendors and international mailing organizations.
the CEP Group traces its affiliation to the International Mailers Advisory Group through IMAG’s predecessor, the International Mail Advisory Council, IMAC, launched on May 24, 1988. The International Mail Advisory Council was an industry group dedicated to the advancement of cross border communications, transactions, and eCommerce through the US Postal Service. IMAC was sponsored by Thomas Leavey, the APMG of International Business. John Manzolillo, Manager International Sales and Marketing, WORLDPOST, was one of the USPS’s founding members.
http://www.internationalmailers.net/
Center for Advancing Retail & Technology, CART
CART is Advancing Retail by connecting the industry to innovation. Retailers, wholesalers and brands utilize CART to find, research and connect with solutions appropriate for their businesses.
Solution providers use CART as a go-to-market tool that connects them directly to their target retail audience, all the way into the brick and mortar store itself. CART has unparalleled insight into what’s next in retail and shares this information regularly through multiple channels –
CART is Advancing Retail by connecting the industry to innovation. Retailers, wholesalers and brands utilize CART to find, research and connect with solutions appropriate for their businesses.
Solution providers use CART as a go-to-market tool that connects them directly to their target retail audience, all the way into the brick and mortar store itself. CART has unparalleled insight into what’s next in retail and shares this information regularly through multiple channels –
http://www.advancingretail.org/
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency, NACFE
NACFE, The North American Council for Freight Efficiency, works to drive the development and adoption of efficiency enhancing, environmentally beneficial, and cost-effective technologies, services and methodologies in the North American freight industry.
An unbiased and fuel agnostic organization, NACFE communicates the benefits, challenges and the payback of investing in various fuel-efficiency options summarizing the confidence fleets should have in adoption. NACFE is an effort for fleets, manufacturers, vehicle builders and other government and nongovernmental organizations to come together to improve North American goods movement.
https://www.https://nacfe.org/
SSRN Transportation Research Network
SSRN, formerly known as Social Science Research Network, is an online preprint community specializing primarily in social sciences, including economics, law, corporate governance, and humanities. SSRN is instrumental as a starting point for early-stage research, prior to publication.
the CEP Group, as a member, has access to the complete library, with a focus on the Transportation and Logistics research –
Reverse Logistics Association, RLA
The Reverse Logistics Association promotes best practices related to reverse logistics. RLA is a member-driven, global trade association for the returns and reverse industry.
The RLA offers information, research, solutions, and facilitates networking introductions for manufacturers, retail companies, and third-party providers. Their mission is to educate and inform reverse logistics professionals globally and be the voice of the reverse industry