Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

Whether you’re managing a distribution center, coordinating fleet operations, or shaping global supply strategy, understanding how to deploy and scale digital twins may be your next competitive edge. Train for adoption: Make the model part of your frontline teams daily playbook.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy? How to Reduce Truck-Related Costs Trucks and vans are not cheap to run, so if you can save even a little on the cost of operating each vehicle in your fleet, those savings can mount up to a lot—and the more extensive your truck fleet, the more you can save.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

Planning cycles in this environment tend to be slow and often, when you reach a compromise on the plan, unexpected events force you to go back to the drawing board. Providing training and education on the process and any enabling technology is necessary as well. That is, after all, what S&OP (or IBP) is all about.

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WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

Hire and train the right team 9. A medical courier service employs trained professionals who understand the urgency and importance of their deliveries. While formal education beyond high school is not mandatory, vocational training in logistics and transportation can be advantageous in understanding the nuances of this field.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. That event was the global COVID-19 pandemic, which erupted during the first half of 2020. Networking.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2022

With less than a week to go until FANUC UK opens the doors to its Coventry HQ (2nd-4th November 2022), the automation specialist has unveiled the full speaker line-up for its Open House event. Hands-on robot demos and training. The post FANUC unveils speakers for Open House event appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 28, 2023

It was Tuesday afternoon of a traditional five-day kaizen event. Monday morning had been spent training the team on the basics of “JIT” including some fundamental principles and a 1:1 flow simulation just to demonstrate some of the possibilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It is important to have a robust incident response plan in place for your distribution operation in the event of a cybersecurity breach. This plan should outline specific steps to be taken in the event of a breach, including who to contact and how to contain and mitigate the damage.

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WorkWave

JULY 29, 2019

You also need to hire and provide training for cleaning staff while concentrating on growing your business and meeting quality standards. Here are seven tips for training new maids and house cleaning employees. Cover Basic Training With Strategic Team Scheduling. Concentrate on Soft Skills.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

The ever-evolving global economy, coupled with unforeseen events such as natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, and pandemics, presents the need for businesses to strengthen their supply chains. How to fix the supply chain disruptions? The post How to Overcome Supply Chain Crises appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Because in this post, we’ve put together everything you need to know to get trained, certified, and land your first forklift driving job. Chapter 2: Where to Get Forklift License Training: All Your Options Explained. Chapter 3: Forklift Training Topics: A Sneak Peak at What You’ll Learn in Class. Let’s get started!

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The Lean Thinker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

People have a sense of ahead or behind (usually behind), but they don’t have a firm grasp on the cause and effect relationship – what specific event triggered the first delay? They had to develop standards for training – what to train, how to train – volunteers! And that is what I encounter everywhere.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Unfortunately, there’s yet one more disruptive event to get through before that can happen: Chinese New Year. In How to Plan for Chinese New Year , East West Manufacturing, LLC says simply understanding how the holiday works can help companies navigate its complexities.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

You don’t have to shop around to source the necessary kit and staff training requirements are kept to a minimum. In contrast, specialized equipment and software packages require you to sacrifice time for installation and staff training. Alternatively, you can buy a complete solution – enclosure and touch screen combined.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 17, 2021

When an employer invests and trains their staff, future expenditure to rehire is minimized. How To Retain Truck Drivers: It’s time that employers go above and beyond and help with other defining retention factors. They should provide training to the truck drivers and invest in their future. According to PGT Trucking Inc.,

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2016

How to start a freight brokerage. Take Freight Broker Training. Getting the top freight broker training books is also important, so you can always refer to them when you’re unsure how to go ahead. The best option for freight broker agent training is to attend freight broker classes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2025

One of the key approaches to simulating warehouse operations is based on employing discrete event simulation (DES) techniques and tools. Typically, modeling is done by highly trained engineers with an industrial engineering background. DES allows the modeling of complex warehouse operations at various levels of detail.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

Foundational Model This is where the training/learning takes place, where you’re teaching the AI how to look at things and look at input. Large Language Model (LLM) This model is trained on vast amounts of text, can interpret what you’re asking of it, and can put a response in words that you can understand.

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Locus

JANUARY 22, 2025

AI systems analyze historical trends, seasonal fluctuations, economic indicators, and even local events to predict delivery volumes with high precision. Train Your Team: Ensure staff understand how to interpret and act on real-time data. Run a Pilot: Implement real-time tracking for a small set of deliveries to measure ROI.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 20, 2020

That last few years have been nothing short of eventful for the trucking industry. Even if another wave of COVID hits, companies in operation now clearly understand how to continue operations in the face of a pandemic. A Brief Recap on The Trucking Industry’s Recent History.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Single people mark the occasion by spoiling and treating themselves to gifts and presents, but it wasn’t until Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba chose the date to offer heavily discounted merchandise on its platform for 24 hours, starting at midnight on the 11th November, 2009, that Singles’ Day became a major commercial event.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 2, 2024

The event is the shipping and logistics industry’s largest biking event ever. The wonderful work of Spectrum Works provides job training to young adults with autism. All proceeds from our annual bike tour event go directly to Spectrum Works to support its mission and work. Justin “I love Spectrum Works.

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WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

Hire and train the right team 9. A medical courier service employs trained professionals who understand the urgency and importance of their deliveries. While formal education beyond high school is not mandatory, vocational training in logistics and transportation can be advantageous in understanding the nuances of this field.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

If a component with software needs to be replaced in the event of a malfunction, STILL service technicians can quickly and easily configure new hardware with a backup from the cloud and install it directly on site. This is made possible by standardisation, a qualified training concept and a strong, nationwide network of service technicians.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 19, 2015

JW Surety Bond's Free E-Book: How To Become A Freight Broker. The advice contained in these 40 pages will help you understand where to base yourself for the best chances of success and how to navigate the complex legal requirements to obtain your license. Study.com's Best Freight Broker Training Programs List.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Over the course of four days from November 9-12, 2020, we’ll be bringing you all of the things you love about WorkWave User Conference, from value-added training and thought leadership roundtable sessions to captivating speakers and exciting contests. So don’t delay—register for WorkWave User Conference 2020 today !

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Penske Move Ahead

MARCH 20, 2018

Moments of introduction can have a lasting impact extending far beyond their delivery in long-forgotten social settings or business gatherings, so it is important to know how to make the most of them. Reed, along with Shannon Pennock, a billing coordinator, worked with the girls on how to deliver a proper handshake.

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Globalior

APRIL 18, 2021

How to motivate logistics staff? Team building activities are not one-off events and will do little to foster team spirit one their own. Learning new skills will not only give employees satisfaction, but the company will also be able to count on more trained staff. The post How to motivate supply chain/logistics staff?

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10xLogistics

MARCH 22, 2020

You have a permanent "active" force and you have a large "reserve" force which can be called up and which actively practices, trains. You would have a role / rank, you would go and practice once a month on the weekend, you would do a 2 week summer training and you would be available to be called up if the government activated the reserves.

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TransAudit

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Lets explore the key elements of supply chain evolution, the challenges, and how to trade reaction for resilience. Ensure ongoing training to adapt to new technologies and processes. Companies that rely on reactive strategies risk falling behind, while those that prioritize resilience are better equipped to thrive.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 8, 2016

This blog post is from Nick Rojas on how to increase your brand identity in offline events, such as trade shows. But we encourage you to look at your business and see if there is any way to incorporate physical samples when holding marketing events. Training is key for this strategy. We hope you find it helpful!

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Blog on Log

APRIL 17, 2006

Train a core group of employees in all warehouse processes. Managers should document warehouse execution steps so all employees know how to perform their jobs effectively. Create a training manual -- it can be either an electronic or paper document; whatever works best for your company. Document processes.

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WorkWave

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Brand-damaging events can come in many different forms, but maybe none are more inconspicuous than those caused by pests. These brand-damaging events can cause disease and illness within the community and destroy a company’s image, sometimes forever. Technology can unlock the power and value of your well-trained technicians.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 3, 2017

This month, our team had the pleasure to attend Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference in London, a growing event that we’re always thrilled to participate in. This time, the event hosted 15% more visitors and took place at the Intercontinental O2 hotel. How to up-skill and empower the right team members .

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United World Transporation

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Continue reading below to learn how to make a fleet asset theft plan that will save you and your company valuable time and money. In the event of a stolen truck, you’ll need to be able to produce serial numbers, receipts, manufacturer’s information, and more. Install a Tracking Device. Act Quickly.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

Planning cycles in this environment tend to be slow and often, when you reach a compromise on the plan, unexpected events force you to go back to the drawing board. Providing training and education on the process and any enabling technology is necessary as well. That is, after all, what S&OP (or IBP) is all about.

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WorkWave

JULY 30, 2024

Career Development Opportunities Offering training and certification programs, as well as clear pathways for career advancement, can help drivers see a future within the company. Building a Sense of Community Encouraging team-building activities and social events helps build camaraderie among drivers.

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