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TWI: Is it Time to Rethink Job Relations?

The Lean Thinker

And, Job Relations, what we are discussing here, the skill of handling people problems. In addition, there are companies that are “training the trainer” to deliver the course precisely – which is good – and coaching them not to deviate from the words in the manual. In principle, I agree with this objective 100%.

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Respect, Standards and Jidoka

The Lean Thinker

This definition, of course, leads to a question: “What is a standard?”. Your choice, as a leader, is how to handle that problem. A problem is any deviation from the standard. More importantly, a deviation from the standard (1) forces people to improvise and (2) is an opportunity to learn.

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Show Me the Money: MH&L’s 2018 Salary Survey

Material Handling and Logistics

Our annual salary survey reveals that the typical material handling and logistics professional earns $93,697. Although material handling is not considered a glamorous role, it is a vital part of the organization. And what does this “typical material handling and logistics manager” look like?

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What Is a Pallet Jack? Definition, Types, and Uses Explained

Conger

And here’s a simple pallet jack definition: A pallet jack (sometimes called a “pallet truck”) is the simplest type of forklift, consisting of a: Wheeled trolley. Handling basic inventory duties. We’ve given a basic definition of pallet jacks as being simple forklifts. What Is a Pallet Jack? Hydraulic pump. Load wheels.

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The Global Warehouse Automation Market is “En Fuego”

Logistics Viewpoints

Do they have reason to believe it has run its course? Daifuku doesn’t explicitly break out warehouse automation, but it does report on its intralogistics business (including manufacturing material handling). So I expect Daifuku’s warehouse automation business, by ARC’s definition, grew within a reasonable range of 20%.

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Prevent Returns from Hurting Your Brand

Ship Monk

The way you handle returns can actually set your brand apart and give you a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Of course, the opposite is also true — when handled poorly, returns can hurt your brand. Products should also be marked fragile for special handling within the warehouse, as well as on the shipping box.

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The Growing Skills Gap & How Vocational Training Can Help to Shrink It

GlobalTranz

Unlike traditional, in-classroom education settings, vocational programs blend on-the-job learning opportunities with course credits and education. In other words, the cost of obtaining the skills necessary to complete a vocational program are by definition used for practical purposes in the field.