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AFS Climbs Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
[August 21, 2014]

AFS Climbs Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies


SHREVEPORT, La. --(Business Wire)--

AFS, the recognized leader in freight audit and shipping software, has been named one of America's fastest-growing private companies for the second consecutive year. Amongst its peer-group of $50-$100M in 2013 sales revenue, AFS ranked No. 180.

"Our market climate is competitive while we compete with shorter-and-shorter attention spans. In spite of this, our team has responded with clear drive to satisfy our clients' needs," said Brian J. Barer, CEO of AFS. "I am honored to serve beside them."



In the past 32 years, AFS has grown consistently through consultative relationship-building and through corporate acquisitions, which number 14 to-date. Today, AFS provides for more than 280 employees located in eight cities worldwide and delivers logistics strategy to more than 1,500 clients.

The list, produced annually by Inc. magazine, represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy-America's independent entrepreneurs.


About AFS

AFS, the recognized leader in freight audit and shipping software, partners with clients to cover the entire shipping lifecycle with improved transparency and limited interference; delivering shipping costs reductions to companies in LTL, Parcel, Truckload, and Ocean logistics. From shipment execution and tracking to invoice audit and payment to analytics and freight claims, AFS provides comprehensive logistics strategy services, protecting companies from hundreds of millions of dollars in shipping costs each year.

For more information about AFS and its products and services, visit www.afs.net.

About Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 6,000,000 today. For more information, visit www.inc.com.


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