Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

Logistics providers face escalating pressures to meet high-speed delivery expectations and manage unpredictable market dynamics. Logistics warehouses that prioritize flexibility, operational efficiency, and throughput will be able to secure long-term growth, meet client demands, and stay ahead of evolving industry trends.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 2, 2023

Ryan is the Director of Marketing at Lean Solutions Group which offers a nearshore/offshore model to establish remote satellite offices in Latin America and the Philippines, allowing businesses to build mission-critical teams in just 3-5 weeks to meet customer expectations and accomplish more. They have worked with over 500 satisfied U.S.-based

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

They have a skilled team that can handle kitting, light assembly, and Amazon Prep services as well. Poor fit – If your 3PL does not have the necessary specialization, expertise, or resources to meet your specific business needs, it may be time to consider finding a provider that is a better fit.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

With a history of advocating for fair and equitable regulations, TIA ensures that its members are well-prepared to meet the challenges of a dynamic transportation landscape. There’s no other event out there designed by 3PLs for 3PLs, so don’t miss it. When: April 10-13, 2024.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The modern digital workplace calls for a variety of skills including cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, integration, business intelligence and analytics. A greater dependency on these solutions means that companies are going to need to ensure they have the right talent and skills to run, maintain and expand these capabilities.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 1, 2022

Competing for digital skills in the Fourth Industrial Revolution with Manufacturers. The pandemic showed us that we need to continually adapt our skill sets to meet evolving requirements in a world where the only constant is change. However, an obstacle in the way of this process is the overwhelming global digital skills gap.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 11, 2024

With a history of advocating for fair and equitable regulations, TIA ensures that its members are well-prepared to meet the challenges of a dynamic transportation landscape. There’s no other event out there designed by 3PLs for 3PLs, so don’t miss it. When: April 10-13, 2024.

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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. But how do you actually get certified and what do you need to know to meet the license requirements?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Bottom line: IKEA must work with its peers to invest in the research and development of zero-emission fuels and negotiate with carriers to have its goods transported on shore power-equipped ships. Home Depot has not joined the Cargo Owners for Zero Emission Shipping (coZEV) initiative, or the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA).

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

However, those working in the skilled trades need not worry. People, however, will see the skilled trades integrate with technology to do their job better. How Can Technology Help Skilled Trades? Augmented and virtual reality can help train new employees as well as help diagnose maintenance problems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical component of global trade, responsible for moving goods and materials efficiently to meet consumer and business demands. Market Differentiation: Meeting consumer and investor demand for sustainability strengthens brand reputation and market position.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2016

manufacturing industry faces a serious crisis, the skills gap. Unfortunately, the skills gap only appears to be growing worse, but it is creating several groundbreaking manufacturing opportunities. . Millennials have grown up in an era of digital advancements, including smartphones and advanced computer skills. In the U.S.,

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Conger

MAY 28, 2021

This is the ultimate guide to forklift safety training. By the end of this article, you’ll learn: Why forklift operator safety training is important. OSHA’s training requirements. Where to get forklift operator training. How to develop your own in-house forklift training program. Let’s dive in. Table of Contents.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The industry is already seeing successful applications of AI, which many workers believe will help tackle labor and skills shortages. DHL employs predictive analytics to forecast demand and optimize stock levels, allowing the company to reduce inventory costs and meet customer needs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 12, 2025

Procurement & Supplier Agreements Traditionally, businesses negotiate procurement contracts manually, issuing purchase orders, invoices, and letters of credit that require human validation. How Smart Contracts Improve Procurement Automated Payments: When a supplier meets predefined conditions (e.g.,

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 9, 2022

And to be more efficient, manufacturers need to ensure that their workforce’s skillsets stay relevant, which means providing them with meaningful and continuous education and training. Digital transformation has quickly become an essential part of any successful business strategy which has also resulted in a skills gap. Manufacturing.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 23, 2023

Background TWI stands for Training Within Industry, a program developed during WWII by the U.S. Technicians, often very technically skilled, but inexperienced in leading people, were put into supervisory positions. Job Methods, teaching the skill of analyzing work with an eye to improve efficiency. War Manpower Commission.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 5, 2021

An independent assessment of international development organisation Transaid ’s Professional Driver Training Programme in Uganda has found that 100% of trainees felt the knowledge and experience acquired during the training equipped them with the necessary skills needed to enter the job market.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 15, 2018

As I recall I had scheduled a meeting with a supplier over something that he had thought was more important. Milner and Milner conclude with this take-away: coaching is a skill that needs to be learned and honed over time. The HBR article lists nine skills that the authors associate with coaching: listening. Learning to Coach.

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The Lean Thinker

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The process is an application of the principle of “Challenge” followed by support to enable the problem solver / learner to meet the challenge. They will never develop the skill without practice, and it is always easier not to practice something we are not comfortable doing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

RTITB has released updated training materials to help improve rider-operated Pivot Steer truck safety through high-quality training. It also prepares candidates for the RTITB Basic Operating Skills Test. “We So different operator training is needed, even for experienced operators.”. A practical test is also required.

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WorkWave

MAY 24, 2024

Sources cite the resiliency of essential services , predictive recurring revenue and business model growth opportunities enabled by technology, training and development as being reasons behind the interest. WorkWave: What parts of your business bring the most value to the buyer? Doing so requires thorough qualitative research.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 22, 2022

The fabricated metals industry operates with a low margin in a highly competitive market and material availability, production schedules and workforce skills must align to meet customer expectations. Challenge: Meeting unique customer requirements. Challenge: Skills gap on the factory floor.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. In a nutshell, the pandemic has increased the importance of supply chain, posited it as a ‘cool’ career choice, and strengthened the need for job seekers to improve their supply chain skill sets.

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Penske Move Ahead

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Penske Truck Leasing recently held a dedication ceremony at the Lincoln Tech campus in East Windsor, Connecticut, as the company branded a diesel training lab and adjacent corridor. As we support Lincoln Tech’s diesel program, that support is also absorbed by the students who receive its first-class training – in an ideal environment.

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The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The make, mix and skill levels of the volunteer workforce changes continuously. This means securing funding, getting permits, mobilizing unskilled and skilled labor, and orchestrating everything to meet the specific needs of specific clients on a massive scale… fast. Every client has different circumstances.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

With experience and skill development, BDRs can advance into the Account Executive title, where their primary task is to keep and grow existing accounts. Operations Carrier Focused Roles Are you a great negotiator? Education Provides training and development resources to empower Team Members and enhance skills.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The first part entails an initial meeting, where students interact with a hypothetical “shipper”, played by members of Trinity’s Leadership. In this meeting, the students must identify the shipper’s needs and pitch the value of Trinity Logistics, with success earned by securing a follow-up meeting with the shipper.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2021

In today’s logistics environment, EDIs (electronic data interfaces) and the Internet are the most used tools to transfer documents among buyers, sellers, vendors, banks, customers and government entities. A pro forma invoice is a preliminary bill of sale sent to buyers in advance of a shipment or delivery of goods. Pro Forma Invoice.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

And it’s hardly surprising, as wider skill sets from pertinent related sectors will be needed. Changes in ownership invariably trigger reviews of business strategies and consequent reassessment of whether the right skills and expertise are in place to achieve the new goals.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 9, 2018

Visibility throughout the supply chain is a key tool for meeting regulatory and corporate social responsibility requirements while mitigating risk,” said Brian Umbenhauer, global head of sourcing and procurement at Deloitte Consulting LLP. There’s no doubt that digital is a game-changer in procurement," said Michael Daher, U.S.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

So much attention is paid to negotiating the price of the goods and coordinating the delivery that very little thought goes into the quality of the relationship and how improving it might help you both. Compare the negotiated price and promised savings to the actual price you paid for goods. Regular meetings or reports?

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Training and education are only part of MTS Logistics’ formula for achieving a consistently high level of performance. Real-time delivery status updates are crucial for keeping customers informed about their orders, ensuring they are present to receive them, and confirming that the contents meet their expectations.

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Conger

JULY 6, 2023

Need to know OSHA’s forklift refresher training requirements? Table of Contents What Are OSHA's Forklift Refresher Training Requirements? What Can “Trigger” Forklift Refresher Training? What Can “Trigger” Forklift Refresher Training? they still must undergo refresher training every 3 years.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 18, 2022

The enablement and involvement of people across the organisation where continuous teaching and building new skills is the new norm, and where businesses aim for an inclusive culture of innovation, which challenges the status quo and empowers everyone to contribute with ideas to improve and simplify. needs to evolve to meet industry 4.0

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. It is not just about training people in their current role, but it’s also about developing people to the maximum of their potential. Different skills were needed for different roles.

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3PL Insights

MARCH 6, 2020

Whenever you meet your goal you are awarded a coin, and if you collect enough coins they can be redeemed for prizes. Whichever team performs the best at meeting their goal for the month gets an additional prize! Litmos Training. We are always working on new trainings to add to our Litmos library. Quarterly Meetings.

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