ABF named to 2009 InformationWeek 500
by September 17, 2009 1:34 pm 74 views
Fort Smith-based ABF Freight System, Inc., has been cited as an innovator in information technology by InformationWeek magazine, which lists ABF® on the 2009 InformationWeek 500.
ABF, a less-than-truckload carrier and primary subsidiary of Arkansas Best Corp., appears on the list for a fourth consecutive year.
The InformationWeek 500 rankings are unique among corporate rankings as it spotlights the power of innovation in information technology, rather than simply identifying the biggest IT spenders. To be ranked in the InformationWeek 500, companies with revenue of $250 million or more must complete a rigorous application on their technology strategies, according to a statement from ABF. The process includes quantitative and qualitative assessments of business tech innovation. Completed applications are reviewed by a panel of InformationWeek editors, who determine the ranking. The data is aggregated for all 500 companies.
The ABF system stretches throughout North America, with local service centers serving all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Guam and Puerto Rico. Globally, the carrier serves 250 ports in more than 130 countries.