Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A staff training program centred on energy-consciousness can help minimise costs. A warehouse benchmarking exercise is an excellent way to start the quest for improvement opportunities. Can we Train, Educate, and Engage our Workforce for Greater Productivity? After all, lean is all about eliminating various forms of waste.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

When capability and attitude are misaligned, and where understanding is deficient, it is inevitable that the investment of time, effort and resources into military readiness is wasted. The combat force becomes a ‘one-shot wonder’ with little in reserve or in the training pipeline. Time will tell how effective this organisation will be.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Apart from helping pets get exercise while their owners are away or at work, these pet-sitting services also give peace of mind knowing someone trustworthy looks after their beloved family members. Apartment Complexes: Many apartment buildings allow tenants to own pets but struggle with keeping shared outdoor spaces clean from animal waste.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Conditions such as the freight container’s temperatures and the care exercised during loading and unloading are carefully considered when transporting specialty goods. A high turnover rate will mean additional hiring costs, training costs, a decline in customer satisfaction, negative effects on staff morale, and more.

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Sabinext

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Moving thousands of people and products effectively from A to B on a daily basis is an incredibly complex exercise, both financially and environmentally. Products are initially transported by train, operated by the state-owned railway company SNCF, from a distribution center located 40 km outside the city.

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FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

To reach this point, organizations need to ensure that their people are not only trained to perform in the job but also equipped with the right tools and processes to bolster their chances of success. They invest in new technologies and data-driven processes that allow them to exercise precise control over the business.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

The physical flow of materials through your warehouse will cost less and generate less waste if you optimise your warehouse space. The major requisites for effective supply chain performance monitoring include: Starting with a benchmarking exercise to understand performance relative to the industry average and best-in-class companies.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Other important customer service supply chain basics include casting the net out regularly for customer feedback , and training employees in customer service skills —even those employees who are not customer-facing. Key points to focus on in MHE management include: Training MHE operators to perform regular preventative maintenance.

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Throw them away if you aren’t willing to train to them, mistake proof to them and reinforce following them. To paraphrase Elon Musk, the greatest waste of time is improving something that shouldn’t even exist. Do you have “standard work” documents that are rarely followed? Simple is Best. What is its purpose?

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

With the justification aside, they next had us go through exercises calculating net present value and ROI for a hypothetical capital investment in tooling – as though a shop floor supervisor would do this at any point in the course of their job. Elimination of waste: Focus on adding value. Customer-driven. Management leadership.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Carriers are tackling the driver shortage with job training programs that target younger truck drivers and transitioning dock workers to straight truck drivers at age 18 since a CDL is not required. Don’t waste carriers’ time or money by making them wait or reschedule appointments. Be a shipper of choice.

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