Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

The study showed that the workforce problem is pervasive, with 76% of respondents indicating they are facing notable shortages. The study also provided insight into what companies are doing to address it. On-the-job training and education compensation (35%) was the top significantly used tactic followed closely by higher pay (34%).

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

As a pioneer in warehouse technology and the development of solutions that empower warehouse workers, Lucas Systems recently commissioned a research study and developed the first Voice of the Warehouse Worker Insights. Make tech training a core part of the operation. Contrary to some storylines, robots are friends, not foes.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Article Summary. 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. Many online courses allow students a great deal of study flexibility.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2023

Shipping Hazardous Materials Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 22, 2023 Shipping hazardous materials (HAZMAT) requires adherence to specific rules and regulations, along with the implementation of safety precautions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

ARC has been actively studying industrial AI for over two years. He also spoke at the ARC forum in 2023, and this article is based on that presentation as well. Agentic AI involves creating a system of interacting agents, each trained on a specific task or dataset. Celanese is an exception. Fred agrees.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Becoming a Shipper of Choice Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - August 15, 2023 In logistics , being recognized as a shipper of choice is a prestigious accolade that signifies operational excellence and strong industry relationships.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2024

2000s Big Data Offers AI Advancements Up until now, AI was limited by the amount and quality of data it could train and test with Machine Learning. Machine Learning had more information to train on, increasing its capability to learn complex patterns and make accurate predictions. This includes text, images, music, and more.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

The second article in our series on identifying supplier risk explores what to look for during on-site evaluations. Here are some things to look for the next time you visit a carrier on-site: Well-Trained Employees and Getting the Fundamentals Correct. Spendrix brings that to the marketplace with their products.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

Many studies state that those who can manage the functions with the supply chain, they have a competitive advantage. In this article, Professor Burcu Keskin from University of Alabama will share 7 supply chain trends that working professionals should watch. This article originally appeared at SupplyChainOpz.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This article will explore the role of pest control drones, highlighting their advantages, challenges, and impact on the industry. We will discuss case studies, future trends, and guidelines for businesses considering whether to invest in this cutting-edge technology.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. A monumental after-effect has been the subtraction of years of training knowledge from the domestic U.S.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Expanded bridge infrastructure for trucks and trains is in the works in Laredo, where nearly 4 million square feet of warehouse space is under construction, theWSJ reported. READ THE FULL ARTICLE As the Wall Street Journal reported, 5.5 and is embracing nearshoring with an expansion into Mexico. How will you and can you support us?”

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Nevertheless, recent studies reveal that more than 50% of SMEs cite compliance and documentation as presenting a significant challenge. To Hire or to Train, That is the Question. A reputable supply chain consulting firm can assist you with all of the challenges we’ve briefly covered in this article.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. In this article, based on a video interview with Trent, we will assume that we are looking at a large company with an extensive sourcing team. On-the-job training typically lasts at least a year. To conclude this article, let me ask this question: Is Procurement Part of the Supply Chain?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

In a recent article published in Mundo Logística , Tereos’ Logistics and S&OP Executive Manager, André Margoto , shares valuable insights on how agribusiness companies can use optimization models in (near) real-time to inform planning decisions and bolster their S&OP process.

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World Food Programme Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Photo: WFP/Ana Paula Bedoya The article highlights the UN’s Joint Programme on Accelerating Progress towards the Economic Empowerment of Rural Women?—?backed She hopes to study mathematics and chemistry at university. We’ve learned how to develop a vision of what we want in life’?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

A Statista study found that in 2020, the furniture and appliance e-commerce global market volume was $383.2B. According to a study about delivery visibility-related issues , 93% of consumers want to stay informed throughout the delivery process, and 47% will not order again from a brand with poor delivery visibility.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

These articles might suggest to some that any attempts to devote time to addressing logistics readiness are likely to fail. The combat force becomes a ‘one-shot wonder’ with little in reserve or in the training pipeline. In the meantime, we should study its strengths and weaknesses, and the how and why of its present design.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2017

You can start by encouraging your child(ren) to consider studying STEM subjects at school, college or university. . With an abundance of apprenticeships and training opportunities created as a result of technological advances, which target young people, parents are recognizing the value of a manufacturing career.

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Women in Trucking

MAY 25, 2020

Studies show that the higher men’s awareness of gender bias, the more likely they are to recognize the importance of achieving gender equality.” Online training and intranet career portals that offer guidance and identify steps for advancement are available. who addressed the topic in her presentation at the 2019 Accelerate!

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that 70% of employees would not work at a leading company if it meant they had to tolerate a bad workplace culture. In addition to product design, training is another opportunity to involve your frontline workers. A recent Forbes article identifies empathy as the most important leadership skill.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

A case study, published by Modern Machine Shop several years ago, caught our eye recently. Although it was published in 2002, the case study highlighted the data collection struggles of a particular manufacturing company that probably rings true for many SMEs and large corporations alike.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

But I just read an article about another labor shortage Walmart is facing: store managers. The retail giant has launched a program to recruit and train college graduates to become store managers, promising a starting wage of at least $65,000 a year and an accelerated two-year track into the top store job.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Article contributed by Batool Iqbal. The following article was contributed by Batool Iqbal, from Damco Pakistan – a subsidiary of Ap-Moller Maersk Group. The heart of a control tower is an information hub, supported by technologies, trained teams and processes. Samsung provides a case study of control towers in action.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

A few weeks ago, the Wall Street Journal published an interesting article highlighting Max Deutsch, a 24-year-old entrepreneur from San Francisco “who challenged himself to a series of monthly tasks that were ambitious bordering on absurd.” Here’s an excerpt from the article: [Max] memorized the order of a shuffled deck of cards.

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Logistics in War

JANUARY 23, 2019

This is what daily life in the military is all about; generating forces, individual and collective training, assessing capabilities and conducting remedial activities to correct any problems or deficiencies. 4] Routine exercises and training can achieve high standards of preparedness, at least for a time.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2016

However there can come a point where you’ve attended so many training courses, gained a fistful of certificates, perhaps even acquired a string of letters after your name and suddenly, the thought of another series of structured workshops leaves you cold. So then what do you do? Find New Ways to Gain Supply Chain Knowledge.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

It’s one thing to read an assigned article on the bullwhip effect; it’s another to encounter it repeatedly in your daily life. Decades-old case studies seemed stale, so students wanted to know how real supply chains have dealt with the pandemic and what their response bodes for future.

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Globalior

APRIL 4, 2020

Our team recently concluded an industry study of Customs broker competency in HS classification. Training in HS Classification In order to operate a Customs brokerage in many of these countries, licensees must first pass a qualifying examination. In many of the brokerages included in our study – the average was 1.2

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Turvo

OCTOBER 26, 2021

What’s in this article : In-house developed software is a thing of the past. Studies show that software development projects always increase the initial cost estimate (sometimes by more than 200%). Technological evolution has made the cost of in-house software unbearable in the long term for most companies.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2015

Many companies are already doing it, and according to a recent BCG study, 54 percent of companies with over billion in revenues are now considering it. What the news articles and interviews rarely describe are the failures — the projects that went sour and the teams that failed. So where should a company begin? It’s good for America.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. After all, even extensive articles dedicated to the topic can barely scratch the surface. A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

It’s an idea praised and discussed in countless articles , meetings, and studies. Author information Eric Halsey Eric Halsey is a historian by training and disposition who’s been interested in US small businesses since working at the House Committee on Small Business in 2006. Let us know what you think in the comments section.

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

The problem is that in a highly constrained discussion about logistics, our study of war is patently ‘incomplete at best, false at worst’. [5] It will continue to present articles on as broad a field of topics as possible, and to remain relevant amidst the public discussion on military operations. & Coakley, R., 2] Erbel, M. &

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

Freight Claims 101 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 20, 2023 Freight claims are an inevitable aspect of shipping cargo. What’s in the article: What is a freight claim?

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