National Forklift Safety Day 2019 Shines Spotlight on Tech and Training
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 9, 2019
National Forklift Safety Day 2019 focuses on how companies can create a culture of safety.
Selling in Tough Times with Nick Strober and Melanie Flores
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 17, 2022
Lean ensures that your satellite office is staffed with highly educated, English-speaking professionals trained in your company’s processes and systems. In 2019, she and her teen son launched an e-commerce business, OctoGifts, that landed him customers in 25 states, two patents, and a spot on Atlanta Inno’s 25 Under 25 list.
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Logistics Matter
MARCH 22, 2022
At the beginning of 2019, the trained businessman also took over the position of CEO at the US subsidiary Picavi U.S. Carsten Funke has been working for Picavi since 2016. Since 2018, the Chief Sales Officer has also been a shareholder of the Aachen-based company. which will promote the North American business of the […].
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Forklift Operator Training: The Complete Guide to Getting Your License
Conger
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
To comply with OSHA requirements and to protect yourself from the dangers of forklifts, youre going to need to attend a forklift operator training class and have a hands-on evaluation to get your certification. Other requirements are on your employer to either check that you have completed training or that you need to go through it.
Top E-Commerce Trends in 2019
Talking Logistics
MARCH 21, 2019
Top trends shaping e-commerce in 2019: Improved shopping experience on mobile devices. These companies will take charge of driver recruitment and training, manage deliveries, and address delivery issues. In 2019 it is not enough to offer quality products and deliver them on time. Social media. Better customer experience.
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Ecommerce Delivery Providers with Nate Skiver
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 25, 2022
In 2019, Nate transitioned into parcel consulting to use his experience to help retailers reduce shipping expense, while delivering a positive customer experience. Parcel Training & Development – The LPF team is passionate about increasing parcel shipping knowledge throughout the ecommerce industry, one shipper at a time.
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Meritor launches year-long aftermarket training series
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 13, 2018
In 2019, Meritor will host at least 12 regional training events across the U.S. and Canada for parts/sales and service personnel.
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Trucking Through Trouble with TIA & Anne Reinke
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 11, 2024
Reinke started her service at USDOT in April 2019, initially as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs, and transitioned to Congressional Affairs in November 2019.
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The Internet of Trucking (IoT) with Tapan Chaudhari
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
In the interview, Tapan explains how the internet of trucking (IoT) began to gain momentum with the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate that went into effect in 2019. To be compliant, carriers had to install and train drivers to use an electronic logging device, which tracks the driver’s hours of service (HOS).
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Symtrain Demo with Melanie Flores
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 30, 2022
Melanie is is the Director of Solutions Consulting at Symtrain , an advanced AI-based training platform that is unlike any other. In 2019, she and her teen son launched an e-commerce business, OctoGifts, that landed him customers in 25 states, two patents, and a spot on Atlanta Inno’s 25 Under 25 list. About Melanie Flores .
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Drivers Can Drive Remotely Too with Nils Alstad
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 26, 2023
Before Phantom Auto, Nils was the Vice President of Customer Experience at Canvas Technology, a leading warehouse autonomous robotics startup that was acquired by Amazon in 2019. At Amazon, Nils led the Canvas Customer Operations teams, including product management for all remote support tools and interfaces.
ProMat 2019: Change the Dialogue, Provide Training and Girls Will Help Fill Job Gap
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 15, 2019
Computing is where the jobs are, said keynote speaker Reshma Saujani, CEO of Girls Who Code, and where they will be in the future, but fewer than 1 in 5 computer science graduates are women.
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The TraylorTranspo Story with Brittany Traylor
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Drop and hook shipments became more popular after the hours of service (HOS) and electronic logging device (ELD) mandate took effect in 2019. TraylorTranspo works closely with the Texas Work Force Commission to hire and train people who often are not given a chance – this has lead to a very loyal team and family-like culture at the company.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 23, 2019)
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 23, 2019
Our team members will be styling in these jerseys as they train for their upcoming rides in Sonoma, CA, Saratoga Springs, NY, Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 23, 2019). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 23, 2019) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
The Best Supply Chain Conferences of 2019
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Although dozens of conferences exist around the globe, warehouse managers should consider going to one of the best supply chain conferences of 2019 (plus MODEX, which is held in even-numbered years and occurs in 2020). Keynote speakers at LINK 2019 include Dick Johnson, President and CEO at Foot Locker, Inc., GET YOUR COPY HERE.
Transaid exceeds 50,000 professional drivers trained in Africa
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Transaid used its recent annual showcase event in London to celebrate two major road safety milestones met during 2022, whilst also highlighting the significant challenges facing its professional driver training projects in sub-Saharan Africa. The event was kindly hosted at the central London offices of law firm Ashurst LLP.
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Maersk’s First Intercontinental Train from Europe to Asia Dispatched from St. Petersburg
Logistics Manager
MAY 3, 2020
On 28th March 2020, the first Eastbound train on Maersk’s AE19 service was dispatched from St. The train loaded with plywood and chemical products from North Europe left the FCT port terminal in St. The post Maersk’s First Intercontinental Train from Europe to Asia Dispatched from St. Petersburg in Russia.
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SaaS training platform raises $5.4m
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 30, 2022
how.fm , the SaaS training platform enabling warehouse operators to onboard, upskill, and support their operators every day, has raised a $5.4m Once an employee has been onboarded, it can cost over $7k to replace them, due to spending on in-person training, loss of productivity and quality. seed round. Thus, it’s critical to ?acquire
Worst Case Scenarios for Freight Brokers with Lisa Bruno
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 21, 2021
2012 started her Director-level experience wearing many hats to help propel Strive to success: contributed in developing Strive’s proprietary TMS, led training efforts of new hires and the latest TMS functionality and later in her career was in more of a “fixer” role working with stakeholders to solve process & operational bottlenecks.
Reach truck training goes online
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 16, 2022
RTITB ’s innovative eTruck UK online eLearning program can now be used to train reach truck operators, as well as counterbalance lift truck operators, in less time. The eLearning solution is designed for novice theory training. Many organisations have added eLearning into their ongoing operator training already.
This Week in Logistics News (April 22-26, 2019)
Talking Logistics
APRIL 26, 2019
link] pic.twitter.com/d9AjhfPNN1 — Daniel Sinclair (@_DanielSinclair) April 25, 2019. The drone will fly along a predetermined flight path, monitored by a specially trained Remote Pilot-in-Command (RPIC), to a fixed landing pad at WakeMed’s main hospital and central pathology lab. It's eye-opening.
Northants jobseekers benefit from free logistics training
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 15, 2021
A group of job seekers from Northamptonshire will be the first people in the UK to benefit from the Prologis Warehousing and Logistics Training Programme (PWLTP) when they take part in a pilot training session for the initiative. Globally this programme has an ambitious target of re-training 25,000 individuals by 2025.
WorkWave Launches The State of Pest Control Technology 2019
WorkWave
APRIL 29, 2019
April 29, 2019) – WorkWave ® , a leading provider of software solutions for the field service and last-mile delivery industries, has launched its State of Pest Control Technology 2019 survey report, which identifies the business opportunities and challenges that pest control companies are facing today. Holmdel, N.J. DOWNLOAD NOW.
The Voice of 3rd Party Logistics with Anne Reinke
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 1, 2021
Department of Transportation (US DOT), where she served both as the Deputy Assistant Secretary-Congressional Affairs DAS-Intergovernmental Affairs from April 2019 to October 2020. For smaller 3PLs and brokers, TIA provides training and guidance that will enable them to build a sustainable business and scale their growth.
2019 Warehouse/DC Operations Survey: Tight labor and space pressures drive a technology surge
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
As this year’s survey results show, respondents are rolling up their sleeves and coping with change by leveraging additional technology, as well as by increasing attention on training, pay rates and data quality.
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What the Trucking Industry Could Look Like in 2021
Shipchain
OCTOBER 20, 2020
In 2018, trucking had its best year in modern times as per the ATA American Trucking Trends 2019 report , with massive increases in freight volume, strong customer demand and spending, new technological advancements, and the overall industry revenue up approximately $96 billion from the previous year. .
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Warehousing News Roundup: April 8, 2019
Stord
APRIL 7, 2019
For example, Kansas City Southern has accepted trains from other lines that it usually wouldn’t have to accommodate. The Port of New Orleans and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad received a grant from the EPA that will fund 40% of a project to retrofit a diesel train with a cleaner engine.
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The Top Five Busiest Ports in the U.S.
MTS Logistics
DECEMBER 16, 2020
In 2019, the U.S. m) metal box volume so they can be easily transferred between different modes of transport such as trains, trucks, and boats. million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in the calendar year 2019. The Port handled 7,471,131 TEUs on an annual basis in 2019. trillion, after China. and their TEU counts.
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More About Mistake-Proofing
The Lean Thinker
MAY 28, 2020
You can establish procedures, ask questions, train people, have them practice, alert them to the Gregson Street Bridge on their route. In late 2019 the city of Durham, in coordination with the railroad who owns the bridge, did actually raise the bridge by 8 inches. Change the System: Raising the Bridge.
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AIMMS
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Gartner predicts that the analytics output of business users with self-service capabilities will surpass that of professional data scientists by 2019. Invest in training and skills transfer . Invest in training for team members that demonstrate an affinity for the field. Contact us to lea rn more. .
Transportation Market Update Outlook – Where Are We Headed?
Talking Logistics
APRIL 30, 2019
This softening and improved truckload and intermodal capacity has continued into 2019, and the outlook for a steadier market has remained. This quick shift from the historically tight market of 2018 to a more shipper-friendly market at the start of 2019 has been a surprise to many within the industry. Where Are We Headed?
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Online Learning is Growing Exponentially—And it’s Here to Stay
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. Because they are expensive, however, they are mainly used as training tools by large corporations.
17 Practical Warehouse Organization Tips to Improve Efficiency in 2019
Conger
JANUARY 3, 2019
Make sure to train employees on these new processes, safety procedures and best practices for the new system. Train your operators. They should be trained on any potential hazards. The post 17 Practical Warehouse Organization Tips to Improve Efficiency in 2019 appeared first on Conger. Check building codes. Send me a PDF.
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11 Interesting Stats Describing the Current State of The Trucking Industry
United World Transporation
DECEMBER 31, 2020
CDL Training Dropping. To make the driver shortage worse, the rates of commercial driver’s license (CDL) training is also dropping. Since 2019, there’s been a 40% decrease in applications for the CDL. The reason behind this is that the pandemic has shut down many driver training schools.
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How Shippers can Navigate the Supply Chain Talent Shortage
CH Robinson Logistics
AUGUST 19, 2021
You need an ongoing commitment to keep your staff well-trained on technology that is constantly evolving. Instead, look for a TMS provider that incorporates highly trained people and proven processes. Gartner, 2019 Digital Talent Gap Survey. Plus, recruiting is only part of the talent challenge.
Trinity Logistics Announces Strategic Internal Promotions
Trinity Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2024
Jake Lafferty, who joined Trinity Logistics in June of 2019, has been promoted to the Vice President of the Texas RSC. He’s been a major contributor in the development of our sales onboarding and training program, in addition to taking the Texas Team to benchmark performances.
Four ways Cloud is changing the ERP channel landscape
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 15, 2023
According to Panorama Consulting’s ERP Report , in 2019 44% of companies deploying ERP chose the cloud but by 2022 this increased to 65% choosing a cloud model. Solid training programs are now table stakes to remain competitive. These rapid changes have enormous implications for the channel.
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APICS Rebrands as the Association for Supply Chain Management
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 3, 2018
ASCM will continue to provide the APICS certifications and trainings in supply chain, logistics and production & inventory management. More information about ASCM will be rolled out over the coming months, with the full launch expected in early 2019. Printer-friendly version.
Autoliv’s Supply Chain Risk Management Journey
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 10, 2022
By the end of 2019, Autoliv realized that there were new technologies and supply chain risk management providers that could promote a competitive advantage in their risk management program. Steve: You had engaged in extensive training but mentioned that more needed to be done. Soon we will do more training.
Prescriptive Analytics is Going Mainstream. Is your Organization Ready?
AIMMS
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Source: Gartner, Forecast Snapshot: Prescriptive Analytics Software, Worldwide, 2019. Source: Gartner, Market Guide for Supply Chain Analytics Technology, May 28, 2019. UniSoma’s Volnei dos Santos also stresses the importance of training and engaging key stakeholders early on with your optimization initiatives.
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Warehouses Are Experiencing a Metamorphosis In Operational Procedures
LandLink
MARCH 20, 2019
Let's take a look at some industry trends for 2019. The focus is on making systems more engaging and easier to use, and particularly in a same-day-shipping environment, where a field service technician or retail clerk can use the system with little or no training. These are just a few trends to watch for in 2019.
Digital transformation for Africa’s manufacturing and distribution CIO and CFO
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Investing in digital transformation training. There are essential benefits from different types of training needed for digital transformation. Sure, train software use, train software system-admin, all essential, but just as important is to expose the implementing techies to your business. Supply Chain effect.
Sarah Ruffcorn, Trinity Logistics’s President, Recognized as a Supply Chain Leader
Trinity Logistics
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Sarah has a 20-year tenure at Trinity Logistics, having started as a dispatcher in Carrier Sales and holding several leadership roles before being named President in 2019. Within her current role, Sarah works to ensure all Trinity Team Members, regardless of gender, have access to both leadership training and opportunities.
New Shandong-Europe Express links China and Hamburg
Logistics Manager
MAY 21, 2020
The new Shandong-Europe Express train from Jinan arrived in Hamburg’s Billwerder Terminal for the first time today. The train is loaded with 41 40-foot containers (FEU) filled with wind turbine parts, LEDs, tools, and medical supplies. Currently, the train only operates from China to Europe. Airfreight is obviously the fastest.
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