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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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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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2015

Positions requiring skilled employees that are invested in the success of a company are a valuable commodity. Better wages attract more and better-skilled employees. Skill gaps and retaining talent is an issue that plagues companies. Buyers are moving away from selection based solely on purchase price and quality discount.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

In the past, many buyers relied on safety stock inventory to mitigate any risks or disruptions to suppliers. Unfortunately, the traditional workforce training models do not support the current needs. In the past, many buyers selected purely based on purchase price and quantity discounts. 3) Risk Management.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2015

You will want to gain insight into what differentiates one 3PL from another, what core capabilities they offer and what skills do they have in developing strategies and thought leadership. From this vantage, a strategic 3PL partnership will form a collaboration with your company to fine tune a strategy to meet your needs.

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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.

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AIMMS

MAY 4, 2016

Implementing an analytics strategy, and in particular implementing prescriptive analytics, can significantly improve revenues and drive down costs. Regardless of the model you choose, it’s important to have these key skill sets in your Supply Chain Analytics COE team. Operations Research Skills. IT Data, UI and Test Skills.

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AIMMS

MAY 4, 2016

Implementing an analytics strategy, and in particular implementing prescriptive analytics, can significantly improve revenues and drive down costs. Regardless of the model you choose, it’s important to have these key skill sets in your Supply Chain Analytics COE team. Operations Research Skills. IT Data, UI and Test Skills.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 11, 2015

The workers needed in manufacturing must have a highly-developed set of skills to work in such technological environments. As a result, a worker may need a degree or other form of training beyond simple manufacturing, such as engineering, computer-electronics, or robotics. Let us know in the comments below!

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2018

Small and mid-sized shippers may not have the skills necessary to negotiate transportation contracts, including those involving full truckload shipping. These factors also impact full truckload rates, so avoiding them in contract negotiation is a terrible idea! Seasonality Attractiveness of freight. Fuel costs.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 24, 2016

The lean concept, itself, is a strategy created to simplify, organize and optimize a working environment. Determine what your buyers are willing to pay for, and maximize value based on each customer’s needs. Buyers won’t pay for products with defects, and they’ll likely turn down products weighed by the costs of expansive inventories.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2015

Skill Set Development. Companies are usually fully-focused on production and customer services and have not dedicated a management role to building the skills required to make freight costs control appreciably impactful to their profit margins. Dedicated Position.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2018

Manufacturers are looking for ways to explore new technologies, reinvent manufacturing strategy, enhance troubleshooting, bringing manufacturing closer to consumer and levy the power of intelligent tools to streamline operations and cut costs. The manufacturing skills gap will become a primary focus for manufacturers in 2018.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Impressive Communication Skills. They have to possess the skill of articulating complex concepts in a way an outsider or a worker on a lower level can understand. Writing Skills. That’s when the need for writing skills comes in. Project Management Skills. Tech Skills. Understanding of Big Data.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2015

Further, as manufacturing has a skills gap , it is imperative, for the sustainability of American Manufacturing, that the industry seeks out and is able to secure the talent and skills of millennials. Unfortunately, these events lead to one common issue: millennials do not view the manufacturing industry as previous generations did.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 9, 2015

If the many components of logistics and supply chain management do not engage effectively with the transport workforce and manufacturing skills gap of the U.S., Training for maneuvering over-sized vehicles through roundabouts. crisis may be an understatement rather than an over statement. Let us know in the comments below.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2016

If this statistic is applied to the 225,000 student participants, it represents more than 180,000 future workers in the industry, which includes positions in engineering, business, technology, robotics, business, and even online marketing strategy development (much like those who created this website) in manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Have structured Supplier Self Assessment process which should be done by both buyer and supplier to compare views on supplier rating criteria. Have our Supplier Development and Supplier Quality Engineering completed necessary training of supplier quality tools like Advance Production Quality Planning (APQP)? About Author.

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Conger

MARCH 28, 2024

Benefits of Fleet Management Operational Efficiency Businesses can implement numerous strategies to streamline workflows to enhance operational efficiency in fleet management. One of the strategies to consider is adopting robust fleet management software, which enables businesses to automate and streamline fleet-related processes.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2017

Also in charge of collaboration with third-party transportation organizations: trucking companies, cars, trains, and airlines. Comes up with strategies and goals while developing budgets, policies, and processes to further enhance the functional framework. Manages a group of buyers that select merchandise for ordering and placement.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Highly skilled professionals are making their way into supply chain management leading to a talent explosion. Universities are churning out young people with excellent training, diverse skills, and a global perspective. This is the value of having a transportation network. Management Professionals in Supply Chains.

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Logistics Manager

AUGUST 10, 2020

Some of the new portrait pictures were taken by Munich-based photographer Thomas Straub, whose skills in visual storytelling ideally match the central idea of DB Schenker’s new brand image.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

However, maintaining organization and leadership within both companies allows them to negotiate between other carriers and freight shipping providers to gain the best and most accurate rates available. Additionally, strong communication and management skills can be leveraged against freight shipping providers to help keep costs down.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Users have attributed the savings to lower cost mode selections, better routing, and better procurement negotiations. By providing shippers with the ability to choose carriers from the comfort of their office , a TMS can turn the market into a buyer’s market.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2016

Other value-added services may include industry expertise and training programs for partners within the given network. In other words, big businesses that invest more heavily into their current systems will lead to a greater demand for skilled workers in new positions ( and with the skills gap is increasingly more difficult ).

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2018

Part of the reason for the sudden surge of robotics and automation in manufacturing lies in the skills gap. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2018

New trade agreements may also be in negotiations, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Are there enough skilled labor and professional workers nearby to staff your plant? Consider your tax domiciles if you have multiple locations, and pay attention to exchange rates if you work with global partners or customers.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

However, running a supply chain still depends largely on manual skills, aided by mechanical handling equipment and business technology, particularly that of a mobile nature. Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies, by David Simchi-Levi et al. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, by Robert M.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

It’s important to note that order fulfilment isn’t merely making sure that the specified goods reach the buyer. These include billing, training staff, audits,transportation, technology and warehouse space. Therefore, if your inbound freight delivery specifications are taken care of, 3PL has done its job! Order Fulfilment.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

Businesses cannot unlock the full potential of digital without reinventing their supply chain strategy. For digital technology to create significant improvement in business outcomes, businesses need to: Reinvent their supply chain strategy. Develop digital strategies that allow you to proactively evolve ahead of the competition.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Teaching and training people to get their supply chain roles right can therefore be a good return on investment, whether in terms of money, time or both. Here are six practical approaches that can be implemented individually or in combination to create a comprehensive supply chain education strategy. Monczka, Robert B.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

However, there are ways to lower freight costs which may be overlooked that don’t depend on the negotiated freight rates with your carriers. However, this is not entirely correct. Read the Full Blog Post. Freight Bill vs. This responsibility usually rests in the shipping department, where shippers take pride in getting the lowest price.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 8, 2016

You don’t have a strategy. Only 11% of companies without a documented content marketing strategy find their efforts to be successful, compared to 60% of companies with a strategy in place. And that number rises to 86% when the company designates someone to lead the strategy. Your content isn’t search-engine optimized.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2017

At this stage, that is, the stage of initial acquaintance with logistics as such, familiar training programs are very relevant. As practice shows, familiarization training in logistics is very effective in the corporate mode. work, the next stage of training can become in programs that are more specific.

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WorkWave

JUNE 6, 2024

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) also reports substantial job growth, with the economy adding an average of 276,000 jobs per month over the past quarter, further intensifying competition for skilled workers. Implementing incentive programs is a proven strategy to increase employee retention by 14% to 26%.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Thirdly, suppliers and buyers are finding it increasingly difficult to do business due to the need for compliance with the continuing barrage of harsh sanctions. The war continues to induce a welter of problems that are adding up to a nightmare scenario for global business, and many companies must look expeditiously to mitigation strategies.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2016

Following up our announcement that we have negotiated lower cargo insurance costs and now offer a zero deductible for that cargo insurance, we thought we’d take a deeper look at freight insurance (also known as cargo insurance). Generally, goods are insured while being stored and while in transit, until they reach the buyer.

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