Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Big business from about 2011 onwards started realising the value of adding e-learning to staff training programmes. Corporate training is now a $200 billion USD industry, with e-learning taking up more than half of this amount. The report found that by 2017, about 77 percent of US corporations were making use of online learning.

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Freightera

MAY 9, 2022

What Is The Difference Between Passenger Trains and Freight Trains. The differences between transport and freight trains are numerous, ranging from technical to operational. First off: We all know to one extent or another what passenger trains are. But what are freight trains? So let’s dive right in.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 14, 2018

For larger businesses the rule came into effect on April 6, 2017, whereas small businesses were given a longer time to prepare and will have to begin complying with its provisions on April 6, 2018. Records - Maintaining of records of communications between shippers and carriers, processes, procedures, agreements, and training.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2018

Below is a comparison of 2017 vs. 2018 parameters for oversize shipments: Source: enVista. For example, if a package qualifies for oversize according to FedEx’s definition, it will receive an $80 charge (list rate). Train and retrain operations on proper box size for product shipped. What Has Changed? in billed weight.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 15, 2017

Comparing the headlines (September 7, 2016 and May 12, 2017). The French automaker Renault, for example, was forced to shut down factories across Europe. For example, cyber security was one of the topics we discussed at the Executive Forum track at the Descartes Evolution 2017 conference last month.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2017

This is especially true today, as what used to be four primary ocean carrier alliances transformed into three different ocean carrier alliances – taking effect on April 1, 2017. Many carriers are now “rebooting” in 2017, and alliances are collectively designing loop services in order to provide competitive networks. back to Asia).

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Crew Group, for example, recently debuted its “Eco Jean,” a selection of denim it boasts is made from “sustainably dyed organic Italian cotton.”. Nearly twice as much apparel was sold in 2017 than in 2003. So we can’t help but wonder: Is the apparel industry next? Earlier this year, Levi Strauss & Co.

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Bringg

JULY 4, 2018

Or, as TechCrunch described it , Amazon just launched its own UPS competitor of sorts, by offering leased vans, training and resources to those who want to drive for Amazon instead of Uber. The ability to keep growing and improving deliveries is a top priority for Amazon.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Unfortunately, this amount of time equates to a higher cost of waiting for more drivers to finish their training, thus driving up trucking rates. I think 2016 and 2017 will make 2014 look like child’s play,” Albrecht said. Previously, employers were not necessarily under any obligation to provide health insurance to their drivers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 10, 2020

According to Supply Chain Dive , “The number of supply chain professionals who say they’re currently using predictive analytics at their company has grown 76% from 2017 to 2019, according to a Supply Chain Dive analysis of the annual MHI Industry Report.” Train all team members on how to apply those insights.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

It is not just about training people in their current role, but it’s also about developing people to the maximum of their potential. The 2017 hurricane season,” Mr. Herzog said, “was a big event on our journey. Stephens told me was that Ipsen was running several programs to get their people to where they need to be.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2017

Some retailers, for example, have become so fixated on beating Amazon, they’ve run themselves out of business ( nine retailers have filed for bankruptcy so far in 2017 , which equals the total number for all of 2016). I believe, however, that focusing on place is the wrong strategy for most companies today.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

As an example of how illuminating the perfect order KPI can be, let’s look briefly at damage-free delivery as an example. For example, if the on-time percentage is 98%, the in full is 93%, the damage-free is 99%, and the orders with correct documentation is 96%, the calculation will look like this…. x 0.96 = 0.8661.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

Cargo Theft Update as at End of 2017. As at the close of 2017, cargo theft remains a serious problem just about everywhere, with some 5,000 incidents being reported across the EMEA region alone in 2017. With remote immobilizing technology for example, you can render a vehicle stationary if it’s stolen or suspected of being so.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2021

For another, knowledge is lost over the years when, for example, the IT experts who still know how to work with the programming languages C and C++ retire. The advantages: they are easy to use and it does not take long to train employees. For example: in the past, a user would be satisfied with one delivery containing 50 order lines.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 7, 2018

Terminals are the ‘pivot point’ of containerized trade, as ocean vessels, trucks and trains converge to transport cargo,” adds Napralla. million twenty-foot equivalent units [TEU], making 2017 our busiest year ever,” says Mario Cordero, executive director of Port of Long Beach. Top 30 U.S. Import TEUs. of Total. % of Change.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 3, 2021

Some examples of these are: U.S. Most cold chain food regulations come from the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2017. Each region has its own regulations, compliance mandates, and enforcement agencies. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In the U.S., the federal regulatory agency for food and pharmaceuticals is the FDA.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2020

The AOBRDs were originally grandfathered into the ELD mandate back in 2017, but are currently being targeted for an upgrade. For example, ELDs will trigger “on-duty” status for a truck that begins to move faster than 5 mph. We try to train [drivers] against this, but it does happen,” Stickling adds.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 23, 2019

Using the train system couples the automotive industry in China well with Europe. 13,000 trains deployed as part of CR Express initiative. Wang is deputy manager of the China-Europe Container Block Trains Department at CRIMT. 2011 – First express train between Chongqing and Duisburg (Germany). CR Express by numbers.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Some examples and benefits of digitalisation in shipping are. Here is a real life example. For example, seafood products are best shipped at -20°C (-4°F) or lower. Like, the difference between a House Bill of Lading and a Master Bill of Lading and endorsements required on the various types of bill of lading.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 7, 2018

Terminals are the ‘pivot point’ of containerized trade, as ocean vessels, trucks and trains converge to transport cargo,” adds Napralla. million twenty-foot equivalent units [TEU], making 2017 our busiest year ever,” says Mario Cordero, executive director of Port of Long Beach. Top 30 U.S. Import TEUs. of Total. % of Change.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

But his idea is not totally theoretical – earlier this year EU lawmakers considered a proposal to tax robot owners to pay for training for workers who lose their jobs, though legislators ultimately rejected it. For example, grocery store customers have been accustomed to bagging their groceries for at least a decade.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

In late 2017 I published a post of anecdotes, observations and lessons given by senior officers contacted through the course of academic research. The disclaimer provided in 2017 applies: This post is a collation of pertinent points imparted through these conversations. By David Beaumont. Logistics, and the management of Defence.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

2017 Update: This trend continues despite an increase in mining automation and the casualisation of mining employment. Job opportunities in Australian mining continue to increase, with year-on-year numbers for May 2017 being up 70% compared with 2016. 3) Companies face an ongoing challenge to identify training-investment levels.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

An example of this is Uber which launched Uber Freight in the U.S. in 2017, now expanding into Europe and Canada. For example, last-mile delivery is very time and energy-consuming. Sensors can be placed into trucks, cargo ships, trains, on parcels, or more. Companies are investing more in reducing emissions.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

For example, changes in funding sources and availability for students looking to expand their career options and enter the world of supply chain management may result in a temporary decrease or increase in the number of workers interested in employment with a given supply chain entity.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2017

One person’s supply chain career might be focused on the specific area of freight forwarding, for example, whereas another person’s might encompass end-to-end operational management from raw materials management to customer invoicing. Supply chain is often what people define it to be. Data and processes are fundamental to supply chain work.

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Logistics Manager

MAY 1, 2018

Carriers have understandably then been keenly focused on managing costs, but the results of the second half of 2017 showed that some of them have recovered enough to a point where they can begin thinking about other investments. Training for Future Success. How do you train a new employee?

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 12, 2021

In this SONAR example, I want to focus on the decision of when to start a trucking company and more importantly, what type of equipment would be best to use. . In 2017, when truckers left the market due to ELD regulations, their average profit margin increased to 6 percent, which traditionally sits around 3 percent.

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World Food Programme Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Advanced flight and mapping training in Maputo, Mozambique. The INGC pilots trained by WFP in 2017 and 2018, were among the first-responders to cyclones Idai and Kenneth. In Mozambique, we trained [the computer] to detect buildings. Photo: WFP / Katarzyna Chojnacka The wins were enormous.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 14, 2017

Logistics Outsourcing Training in Thailand. In fact as at 2017, 90% of Fortune 500 companies in the United States alone are working with third-party logistics providers, according to a recently released report from Armstrong & Associates. Take the example of running a warehouse efficiently.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 11, 2018

The most recent example is C.H. Full block train, single or multiple containers, LCL shipments and oversized cargo are available options. It’s like handing the keys to a Ferrari to a kid who’s still riding a bike with training wheels. Robinson launching a trans-Eurasian rail freight service between China and Europe.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 29, 2017

1] In a further example, the US Air Force has devised concepts to fuel and load fighter jets using C-17 aircraft in austere environments. [2] 2] These three examples illustrate that fuel can be delivered and quickly, eliminating long download times and shrinking the amount of equipment required to move the fuel off airplanes.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

ULAC are used by artillery soldiers in the field for the safe transport and storage of propellant and projectiles in training and operational environments. Logistics and the strangling of strategy, 2017, Logistics and the strangling of strategy – Logistics In War. [2] The containers were designed and produced in BAE Systems?

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World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 1, 2019

Training on food safety and quality (here, in Kenya) is a crucial element of school feeding programmes. WFP currently provides capacity development support to the country’s School Meals and Nutrition Strategy 2017–2022. Additionally, each school received training materials to disseminate the knowledge.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 27, 2021

This is similar to the rule that went into effect in the United States in December 2017, except that ELDs in the United States were allowed to be self-certified by the vendor. You should also be making plans for implementation and training when you get your new ELD. Paper logs will no longer be allowed.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 30, 2018

Mr Kim arrived in Beijing this week on a similar train to the one used by his father, Kim Jong-il. A Russian emissary who travelled on that train in 2001 immortalised it in a memoir , describing live lobsters being airlifted to it every day, silver chopsticks, and a parade of beautiful female companions. Image copyright.

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