NGT News

APRIL 23, 2021

Volvo Trucks says it is expanding its North American training footprint with the addition of a 9,600-square-foot location in Hayward, Calif., The facility will be the West Coast hub of Volvo Trucks Academy, which provides technical vehicle knowledge, dealer operations training and provides customers […].

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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.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

About Samantha Jones Samantha Jones has earned her established reputation for professionalism, thought leadership, forward thinking, educational insights, and market insights and resources, over the course of 5+ years of industry contributions.

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

Of course, a high stock price enriches those people who already own shares, and makes options and stock grants more valuable, but they didn’t get into that either. The obvious way to improve RONA is to improve operations and optimize processes to create maximum customer value for any given level of capital investment.

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The Lean Thinker

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Tyson zeroed right in on one of the biggest problems with “training” – getting people to adopt the new process or method after we have taught it to them. Compounding this was that, in his example, the training was TWI Job Instruction – how to train. Tyson Ortiz.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 25, 2016

More manufacturers are turning toward vocational training and apprenticeship programs to help close the skills gap. However, some manufacturers will continue to avoid vocational programs in the interim, but they should consider the following ways vocational training will be a major player in addressing the growing skills gap. .

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 19, 2021

Twice a year we had a “PT” (Physical Training, I think) test that consisted of measured performance on five “events.” Also, of course, we could make up 5-10 seconds a lap if we really had to. As the operation is streamlined, the same effort is able to accomplish more. But we never did. Time: 14:00.

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Airfreight Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Volga-Dnepr Technics Moscow Aviation Training Centre (VDTM ATC) obtained a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval to provide Boeing 777-200/300 (GE 90) aircraft type training to B1 and B2 categories of engineering and technical personnel.

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United World Transporation

DECEMBER 17, 2020

These days, truck drivers need to operate equipment, adapt their routes, drive efficiently, and be up-to-date with regulations. Continue reading below to find out how to expand your knowledge with online training on the road. Why Continue Training? However, training is crucial to the success of any truck driver.

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LabelMaster

AUGUST 25, 2022

As most Dangerous Goods professionals know, hazmat employees are required to receive not only general awareness training on the requirements for hazmat shipping, but also function-specific training related to their particular roles. We have the multi-modal online hazmat training courses you need. The post Bundle up!

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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.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Globalia Logistics Network has inaugurated its online academy with the International Transportation and Trade Course and it has been an outstanding success. We really hope that we will keep this high level in future courses.”. More than 20 students have enrolled and over 80% have already been certified.

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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. The Commission deployed a series of training programs to teach industrial supervisors: Job Instruction, teaching the skill of breaking down a job and teaching it to others. The challenge, of course, is that nobody owns this material.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

Has your company ever suffered problems with, implemented, or even considered implementing a sales and operations (S&OP) planning process? More to the point, though, for S&OP to be effective, it matters not whether a company uses Excel spreadsheets or the latest best-of-breed sales and operations planning software.

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IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

million train journeys every day. Just building additional train tracks won’t address the problem in full. “Of Internet of Things (IoT) sensor-generated data is another key piece of improving railway efficiency and operations. Optimizing Railway Operations with Data. But railways can be hobbled by aging infrastructure.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy? Do you have any specialised vehicles , and could they be removed by changing how you operate?

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NGT News

MAY 2, 2023

The Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi), an ASE-accredited training provider, is launching the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi). AFVi will offer training courses to drivers, vehicle technicians and fueling station personnel involved with light-, medium- and heavy-duty fleets that operate hydrogen, propane and electric vehicles.

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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? The operator is assigned a different type of lift truck. The operator has been involved in an incident or near-miss.

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 6, 2021

Since then these four steps have been picked up and incorporated into the training materials of many consultants, used to write the Wikipedia article on jidoka (which I most assuredly did not author), and even found their way into some academic papers. Every Toyota-trained leader I have ever dealt with is very consistent.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 16, 2022

RTITB ’s innovative eTruck UK online eLearning program can now be used to train reach truck operators, as well as counterbalance lift truck operators, in less time. The eLearning solution is designed for novice theory training. Many organisations have added eLearning into their ongoing operator training already.

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Conger

JUNE 4, 2024

Learning how to operate a forklift can transform your work life and open up a world of opportunities. However, a forklift in the wrong hands can be dangerous, which is why proper training and a deep understanding of the equipment is essential. In this article, we will cover how to operate a forklift and the training required to do so.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2019

Editor’s Note: This article is from Steve Bettwy , Vice President – Quality and Business Continuity, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement at Direct Supply. Of course, along with that comes a lot of products that need delivering. None of this is new news, of course. Amazon itself says it won’t.

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Conger

JUNE 26, 2024

If you’re considering a career as a forklift operator or your job requires you to operate a forklift, you might wonder, “ How long does it take to get forklift certified? If you have any prior experience operating forklifts. You might have to spread your training out over a couple of days. Let’s dive in!

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Women are also heavily involved in the manufacturing industry when looking at package and filling machine operators. Ironically, many of the skills needed to operate packaging and filling machines are similar to, if not identical in some cases, to the skills required by welders. Implement Sustainable Manufacturing Practices.

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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 because there will be a great force of technical specialists to operate and maintain the machines. While all of these technologies have been aimed at improving operational efficiencies, one concerning factor remains. Ongoing training initiatives.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

We also learn about a sales improvement course specifically for people in the logistics industry that Joe and Ann are co-facilitating. Transportation and logistics has become strategic – many more groups involved including operations, logistics, IT, finance, senior management, Process defined by customer. 5 ways 3PL sales have changed.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 31, 2024

When the vessel veered off course due to the serious malfunction, it struck a section of the bridge and caused significant damage. Thankfully, at the time of the incident, there were no trains on the bridge or scheduled to be on the bridge. Who operated the vessel Zelenga ? So, no one was killed or injured.

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Here’s an example: Say your plant has a set of rules about how fork trucks are to be operated – speed limits, staying out of marked pedestrian lanes, etc. But in general the operators hurry, cut a corner now and then. And these violations are typically overlooked… until there is some kind of incident. Simple is Best.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Having the ability to witness day-to-day operations will help prepare you for what to expect when you choose to open your own agency. An imperative part of your training is to know and understand all the aspects that are involved in the freight brokerage business. Working alongside another agent is a great way to gain experience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

industrial handhelds, and mobile units you have and what your operations will need. Plan for training – An implementation will save you money and give you a competitive edge, but only if your employees know how to use the new system. Don’t be afraid to advocate for and invest in training to ensure a seamless transition.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 3, 2023

ii] As a result of this divestment, operational contracting, corporate financing and support, and transnational supply chains have become so embedded in the American way of war, that is difficult to see how the US Army could conduct expeditionary operations without commercial support. [ii]

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WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2025

In industries like lawn care and pest control, businesses tend to operate on thin profit margins. For these companies, maintaining profitability while protecting their margins hinges on operational efficiency and the strategic use of data. Businesses operating on tight margins need information that is actionable, precise and timely.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2021

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. In addition, there are many virtual courses offered outside of our monthly classes through our learning management platform.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 31, 2022

This was written four years before I first encountered Toyota Kata , and reflected my experience as a lean director operating within a $2billion slice of a global manufacturing company. Are neither necessary nor sufficient to implement [our operating system]. Classes and Courses ? Kaizen tools included. Teaching and Learning.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Indeed, if you type ‘forklift truck accident’ into your search engine you’ll get a seemingly endless list of links to stories that highlight the injuries suffered by workers when the materials handling equipment that they had been operating or were working close to was not operated safely and correctly.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 16, 2022

That was Michael Schoenhals, director of operational excellence at Riverview, Fla.-based Instead of integrating with the machine in a traditional sense, the automation “operates” machines—plural. The key questions are, ‘What will happen and what can we do about it?’ Data that answers] those questions can become incredibly powerful.”.

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The Lean Thinker

MAY 27, 2020

Jürgen has cameras trained on the intersection and captures over a dozen crashes in a typical year. It has become a hard-wired neural pattern, a series of habits, a programmed set of responses that are operating below below the conscious and deliberate thinking part of the brain. Lots of them. See the short documentary here: [link].

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