The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Ann Holm and Joe Lynch discuss how to reclaim your energy, passion, and time. She has written the book Educator Bandwidth: How to Reclaim Your Energy, Passion, and Time. She received coach training from the Coaches Training Institute and is certified by the International Coaching Federation. About Ann Holm.

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 8, 2019

I agree that at some point your target condition is going to shift to “Any trained team member” but what I tell people today when they are trying to go there first is this: “If you can’t get it stable with one person, you are never going to get there with multiple people.” Training = Giving People Ability.

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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. Heres how the concept plays out in real-world logistics: 1. Validate assumptions against real-world outcomes, then refine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2022

These parameters might be of a logistic nature, for example, the ABC classification of goods. For example, you can define the necessary servicing work for each machine to prevent failures, or schedule personnel so that the right employees are available. They might also affect the technologies or resources.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2017

In today’s post, I’ll share some concrete examples of machine learning applications used today in the context of S&OP. The first example is to use machine learning for improving the results of your promotions and improving sales. Take the Coca Cola company, for example. Machine learning to boost your sales.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Just like buying QuickBooks doesn’t automatically make you an accountant or purchasing Adobe Creative Suite doesn’t make you a graphic designer, purchasing a TMS outright doesn’t automatically make you an expert in how to use it. You’ll have access to experts who know how to make use of all the tools and reporting.

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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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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

Make sure though, that you do have some other warehouse operatives trained in goods receiving, just in case you need back-ups to cover staff sickness or holidays. #7: Tight budgets sometimes mean training and development activities don’t receive the priority that they deserve. For example, let’s briefly revisit mistake #6….

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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. For example, a controller is the person responsible for managing cash flow, overseeing budgets, and preparing financial statements. Business Processes.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. For example, you can be doing finance in supply chain, or you can be doing operations. APICS, for example, runs some really good supply chain and logistics programmes. Marketing Yourself.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 13, 2018

She provides insight on the importance of sales personalities and how to communicate with the different types. 01:28 – Ann tells us how she got into coaching. How she transitioned out of the medical field and got further education. Problems with current training methods. Using Joe’s personality type as an example.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

How to approach an ERP project ERP project as a change project Business owners need to have a framework to think through the ERP project. The people who do the work and how they are functionally organized. Project decision-makers should be aware of how these dimensions are involved throughout the ERP implementation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Training is key Given that most lift truck related mishaps tend to be a result of operator error, the management and training of drivers is clearly vital if the risk of an incident is to be minimized. Good training not only produces safer forklift operators: skilled operators will also perform more effectively throughout their shift.

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WorkWave

JUNE 27, 2024

For example, a major retail chain reported significant logistical challenges due to driver shortages during the peak holiday season. Strategies for Mitigating Driver Shortages & Retention Partnerships with Training Schools Forming partnerships with truck driving schools can help create a steady pipeline of new drivers.

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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 can now augment and enhance those heuristics to get results quicker and provide more in-depth analysis to help manufacturers improve how they monitor and control processes and operations. Select the right tool.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Adequate cross training is not occurring fast enough to fill the gap. Finance can more effectively analyze profitability by examining how costs can be reduced when the business carries less inventory or by optimizing shipping, for example. One of the key drivers is the aging workforce leaving for retirement.

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CH Robinson Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For example, while it may not be feasible to transport 100% of your freight via air, air freight continues to be the fastest way to replenish inventory, so prioritizing specific freight can help keep cargo moving. For example, with the ongoing port congestion and delays, C.H. If you import into the U.S.,

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WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

Hire and train the right team 9. For example, lab specimens need to be carefully transported to avoid any contamination or spoilage. A medical courier service employs trained professionals who understand the urgency and importance of their deliveries. Choose a business structure 5. Get medical delivery equipment and vehicles 7.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2023

For example, after a cargo shipment starts by road, it can continue by sea or air. Goods are loaded on a truck at the point-of-origin and transported to a terminal such as a train yard or port. At the terminal, goods are transferred to a train or ship for the next leg of the journey. Some common examples include: 1.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

For example, you don’t want to assume that a single logistics strategy and service approach will meet all your customers’ needs. It may do, but how do you know? For example: How much automation will you need in your warehouse(s)? How to Prioritise New Supply Chain Capabilities. Fantastic—but what’s missing?

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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. During the war there was huge growth and turnover within the industrial base as production shifted from civilian products (locomotives, for example) to wartime production (tanks). War Manpower Commission. It is about the 1944 material.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

For example, monthly subscription fees, any software support charges, and data migration fees. 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. Calculate software costs – Consider the price of the software solution.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Make sure though, that you do have some other warehouse operatives trained in goods receiving, just in case you need back-ups to cover staff sickness or holidays. #7: 7: Ignoring Staff Development Tight budgets sometimes mean training and development activities don’t receive the priority that they deserve.

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Sabinext

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

London, for example, accounts for 32 % of the UK’s national GDP produced by only 23 % of the population. In Singapore, for example, there is a nationwide pilot for a common parcel locker system with 15 logistics firms and industry partners. The challenge of being too big to fail. Nighttime presents additional opportunities for sharing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As recently as five years ago, when retailers were still trying to figure out how to match the supply with the demand, some retailers pushed out their promised delivery timeslot from two days to over two weeks! Of course, this enormous spike in volumes puts retailers’ supply chains and distribution networks under extreme pressure.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Geoff says the most critical resource, and often the most difficult one to identify, train and retain, is the “super user.” For example, often when IT hears it will be a SaaS deployment, they think they can wash their hands of it, but you need them more than ever for all of the integrations as we discussed earlier.

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The Lean Thinker

JANUARY 21, 2018

I go because I want to hear the how people have struggled and how they overcame obstacles. For example – I think it was Beth last year that said “We don’t experiment toward the target condition, we experiment against obstacles.” That lets us avoid training for its own sake. Something every year impacts my thinking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2025

Typically, modeling is done by highly trained engineers with an industrial engineering background. Locus uses simulation to help design better robots and help customers learn how to optimally use Locus bots in their operations. Where the shelves are, how high they are, how many pick locations are in that aisle, and so forth.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Whether you’re new to refrigerated trucking or a veteran, it’s important your company knows how to properly transport temperature-controlled products, from pick-up through delivery. It’s also important to keep records of this training and hold refresher training from time to time. Cleaning Your Refrigerated Trailer 1.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 10, 2025

How to start an AI project Several experts in the ERP arena have the following advice. Identify a key area, for example, demand forecasting in the supply chain process, which can benefit from AI. Therefore, get buy-in from staff on the AI project, involve them in the implementation, and train them on how to use the AI tools.

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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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Parade

APRIL 22, 2019

For example, earlier this year, Redwood Logistics bought Strive Logistics, and combined, they now have over $1 Billion in freight under management. For example, right now, there is incredibly valuable data available from thousands of daily interactions brokerages are having with their carriers.

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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. Examples include: Labor Planning: Optimize workforce productivity based on real-time data. Heres a four-step roadmap: 1.

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Locus

JANUARY 22, 2025

Real-World Example By integrating AI-driven predictive analytics, UniUni helped Shein shorten North American delivery times from 10-14 days to 4-5 days. 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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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

It was an IT-led implementation where a planning model was developed, the solution implemented, and then planners – who had not been sufficiently prepared and trained – were expected to use a system significantly different from the legacy systems they were familiar with. This is the penultimate example of leadership commitment.

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