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Online Learning is Growing Exponentially—And it’s Here to Stay

Logistics Bureau

Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. Big business from about 2011 onwards started realising the value of adding e-learning to staff training programmes. Online courses are the quickest path for a student to obtain a degree.

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Supply Chain Management:The Real Headline for the 2011 Holiday.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

» The Real Headline for the 2011 Holiday Buying Season- Need for Balancing Retailer Online and Fulfillment Process Investments. As we approach the latter stages of the 2011 holiday buying season, the uptick in online buying has indeed occurred. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape.

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IoT in Logistics: Hackathon Team Aims to Slash Food Waste

IoT World Today

Of course, the Internet of Things and the broader field of artificial intelligence have a host of potential supply chain applications. . Raval said the approach supports initiatives described in the Food Safety Modernization Act, a piece of federal legislation that became law in 2011.

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How Shipping Overcapacity Could Be Maersk’s Salvation

Freightos

In 2011, Maersk announced the Triple-E class, another world-record sized ship at 18,270 TEU. Not maliciously of course, Maersk Line’s profitability grew from -$482 million in 2011 to $2.5 “ Maersk, of course, are big – and plan on getting bigger. Twenty such ships were ordered. billion in 2014.

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The American trade imbalance and port congestion

Shipping and Freight Resource

As per the stats, empty container outbound movement overtook full container outbound movement as early as 2014, increasing 62% between 2011 and 2021, whereas exports decreased by 49% between 2011 and 2021. Source : Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Source : project44.

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Industry 4.0: Building the right skills to meet the factory of the future

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Of course, robotics does not tell the full story, as the world of manufacturing has evolved even further over the last few decades, with the rise of data and smart, autonomous systems. Employers should take advantage of the digital courses offered by ERP providers to prevent any erosion of technological knowledge.

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Supplier Risk Management: 4 Things To Look Out for During On-Site Evaluations

GlobalTranz

Top carriers will have dedicated classroom space, a well thought-out training course, and experienced instructors. When you’re on-site, simply ask to review their training course to get an idea of how well it is preparing your carrier’s employees to work with your company.