Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Key strategies include: Electrification of Transport: The use of electric vehicles (EVs) for freight and last-mile delivery reduces emissions and operational costs. By simulating various scenarios, businesses can test strategies before implementation. Implement technologies incrementally to manage costs and training needs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 16, 2021

Viveka takes the LinkedIn and social selling experience over the past 14 years and transforms it into engaging and informational digital sales strategies, tactics, and tools including personal branding, social selling training, and content for sales. Develop a Buyer Centric Profile. Know your buyer and their pain points.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

Clear goals ensure that investments in flexibility and throughput align with broader business strategies. Investing in Training and Collaboration : Beyond technology, workforce training and effective partnerships ensure systems are utilized fully.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

It does present a training requirement, the need for new skills for industry 4.0 The growing skills gap. In most cases, skills development has not been a top priority throughout these exciting transitions. Success will be dependent on three factors: Skills development as a central component of your digital roadmap.

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IFS Blogs

MARCH 17, 2025

Boosting Sales in the Logistics Industry: Proven Strategies for Growth In todays competitive logistics industry, increasing sales requires a combination of strategic planning, advanced technology, and a customer-centric approach. Below are key strategies to enhance sales and drive revenue in the logistics sector.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2016

The manufacturing skills gap, which we first defined here , is a real threat to the future of the U.S. More skilled workers are retiring than ever before, up to 10,000 baby boomers daily. However, manufacturers can work to reduce the overall manufacturing skills gap by following these four steps. Invest in STEM Education.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Approximately 60 percent of today's unfilled manufacturing jobs are due to a shortage of applicants with sufficient proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and math ( STEM ) skills. IMPO Executive Editor, Anna Wells provides insights into the complicated issue in her article “Why The Manufacturing Skills Gap Is Serious”.

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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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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2016

According to Polytron , the manufacturing skills gap is estimated to grow to 3.5 Unfortunately, fewer workers leads to high pressures on consumers, existing technologies, engineers, skilled workers and oversight. Training Can Be Part of Workforce Development Strategies. Apprenticeship Programs for Workers About to Retire.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 26, 2023

However, importers can significantly enhance their supply chain’s efficiency and reduce costs, while also improving customer satisfaction and increasing profitability by implementing several essential strategies. This can include training in areas such as data analytics, lean principles, and supplier management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Nick ’s operational focus and capacity to find a path forward, no matter the challenge, make his skills indispensable when working on a project, problem, or idea. We also partner with your company to build and deliver effective training materials, drive adoption throughout an organization, and provide basic customer support.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2015

These “Bring Manufacturing Back” initiatives have many moving parts and require careful planning and execution and very skillful project management. location they had chosen didn’t have the skilled workers that they needed. Finding Skilled Workers/Accessing Markets & Suppliers. A Reshoring Projects Charter.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 17, 2023

The new AI revolution presents a great opportunity for manufacturers to retain their staff and attract younger employees by providing new skills for the future world of business where the role of AI will play a greater part. The impact of AI on manufacturing is that the skills used will be more advanced.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2024

International development organisation Transaid has concluded phase two of its Professional Driver Training project in Uganda, with 890 predominantly HGV drivers being trained over a two-year period – exceeding the project’s original training goal by more than 15 per cent.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2024

What strategies can businesses employ to optimize these costs, enabling them to streamline operations and enhance efficiency? Furthermore, by using advanced analytics tools, companies can employ predictive modeling, enabling them to anticipate demand fluctuations and proactively adjust their strategies.

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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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United World Transporation

MARCH 5, 2020

So, recruitment is a key strategy for many trucking companies, and they are working hard to make obtaining a CDL attractive. As per the FMCSA , “Driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) requires a higher level of knowledge, experience, skills, and physical abilities than that required to drive a non-commercial vehicle.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2025

Workforce Implications DOGE’s focus on efficiency and automation could significantly impact the workforce in the manufacturing and logistics sectors, leading to: Reskilling and Upskilling: Government savings could be invested in workforce development programs, equipping employees with the skills needed to thrive in an automated environment.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Blue Yonder recognized the need to transform into a Partner First organization as part of its core growth strategy. I talked with Umar Ausaf – Blue Yonder’s General Manager for North America Partner Success and Bill Beecher – VP for Global Alliances at Blue Yonder – about this change to their strategy. The transition is not easy.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 8, 2025

Thats why its more important than ever to focus on strategies that work and make them part of your plan moving forward. Lets explore the key strategies that can keep your business ahead of the competition in 2025. Make Sustainability a Core Strategy Consumers care more than ever about where their products come from and how theyre made.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

She received coach training from the Coaches Training Institute and is certified by the International Coaching Federation. Ann helps individuals position themselves for success by increasing their self-awareness, which is a must-have skill in the 21st century. Strategy 1 – Be present! About Ann Holm’s Coaching Practice.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 24, 2023

Now, think about the skills required to do all this? The skills gap in manufacturing Manufacturing is an industry of skills. Every factory runs on the back of hundreds of specialized skills, some of which take a long time to master. Recent research has highlighted some concerning issues around skills development.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 24, 2021

The logistics and supply chain sector is set to benefit from a dedicated new training and research facility that has been developed through a partnership between industry and education based at the heart of the ‘Golden Triangle’ at GLP’s Magna Park development in Lutterworth.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In the podcast interview, Nick provides strategies for developing, marketing, and implementing freight technology that will be sticky. Nick’s operational focus and capacity to find a path forward, no matter the challenge, make his skills indispensable when working on a project, problem, or idea. About Nick Dangles.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 15, 2019

Ann and Joe Lynch have a sales coaching/training program that helps transportation and logistics professionals sell more services. A game” is now used broadly and refers to the attitude, effort, and skills required to slay the moment. Ann earned her bachelors and masters in speech pathology at The University of Michigan.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2017

In this article, I propose to have a look at several logistic skills that, besides the specific knowledge in this area, will help to maximize the logistics effectiveness. The constant augmentation of company’s processes is one of the vital skills of business logistics management. Integrity, in general, means fairness.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Work is not going away, it's becoming more human, requiring us to use much more of our brains and push us to get more skills. And, we can only do that if we step up to the plate as companies and people with great training, great technology, and great leadership. Training Best Practices. How could that be a bad thing?

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Continued education is needed for you to stay current with the latest developments, skills, technologies, and more. Trinity has an in-house Education Team that provides you with many opportunities to continue your education and training on business strategy, industries, modes, sales, and other skill sets you may need.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

However, good leadership skills and information savviness alone are not enough to handle the supply chain function and manage the team. There are other necessary capabilities apart from business know-how and general leadership skills that a supply chain leader needs to lead the function efficiently and effectively.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

As the ML process trains on data, it is then possible to produce more precise models based on that data. AI and ML in production control ML models trained on operational data from an ERP can help achieve significant benefits in key operational metrics like throughput, and OEE.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2014

SDI Clarity is a a professional services firm specializing in innovation in the areas of Strategy, Demand Generation, Learning, Talent Development, and Organizational Change. Training and developing people in manufacturing roles has traditionally presented unique challenges, particularly in how training is structured and experienced.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

In addition to product design, training is another opportunity to involve your frontline workers. While this can help with initial uptake, what eventually happens is a workflow too slow and cumbersome once employees are trained. A recent Forbes article identifies empathy as the most important leadership skill.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 9, 2018

From limited visibility beyond their tier-one suppliers to teams that don't have the capabilities to deliver on the strategy, procurement officers have their work cut out for them. Yet challenges remain: More than half (51%) of procurement leaders surveyed do not believe their teams have the capabilities to deliver their procurement strategy.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Supply chain and logistics operations have become central to differentiated customer experience strategies. Training and education are only part of MTS Logistics’ formula for achieving a consistently high level of performance. Some training and education programs that set MTS Logistics apart from the competition are below.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

The commitment of your team to take charge of your digital strategy and execution is key. Invest in training and skills transfer . Invest in training for team members that demonstrate an affinity for the field. Ensure that you have ongoing training and skills transfer opportunities.

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