Yellow Corp., the Kansas-based provider of global transportation services, has been ranked 20th out of 500 other companies in the annual InformationWeek 500, published by InformationWeek magazine.

In ranking Yellow, the magazine specifically cited an upgraded shipment tracking system that uses a real-time database to provide Yellow customers with immediate delivery status information.
"We strive to provide innovative information solutions and exceptional technology services for our customers," said Lynn Caddell, president of Yellow Technologies. "Information technology allows us to manage our sophisticated transportation network and provide customers unprecedented service, value, and reliability."
"It is an honor to receive such significant recognition from InformationWeek," said Bill Zollars, chairman, president and CEO of Yellow Corp. "Our commitment to information technology helps Yellow maintain its position as a best-in-class global transportation services provider."
The InformationWeek 500 tracks the IT practices of the nation's largest and most innovative organizations. This annual study identifies the best technology and business practices of companies that demonstrate patterns of technological, procedural, and organizational innovation. Core areas of operations are examined, including IT budgets, technology deployment, E- business, customer knowledge, infrastructure, and business and technology strategies.