Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2021

Preliminary results from a Lucas-commissioned survey of 350 companies in the US and UK found that the majority of the companies are already employing AI in one way or another within their warehouses and distribution/fulfillment centers. In the past, some of this data may have been used for short term purposes (debugging, training, etc.),

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

A survey series by the Logistics Hall of Fame in cooperation with the logistics insurance broker Schunk Group looks at the current risks facing the logistics industry and how companies are preparing against them. The survey shows the current mood in the logistics industry and is not representative of the industry as a whole.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If so, MVS is a form of work measurement designed to gauge the time it takes for a trained worker to accomplish a specific task to an acceptable level of performance. Training your LMS to be smart enough to deliver the productivity you expect can be a complex operation. Spotting areas for further training. What to Measure.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the recent Lucas Systems Voice of the Warehouse Worker survey, nearly 3 in 4 (74%) warehouse workers were at least somewhat likely to take a pay cut to work at another company with more technology tools to help them do their job. User-defined training is a wave of the future that workers are embracing.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Charles Marrale from Exfreight is using AI to make front line customer support faster and more scalable by “using the trained LLM developed for our chatbot, combined with filtering tools, to automate responses to various email inquiries.” Turning these into structured inputs gives existing tech systems superpowers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Palletways, an Imperial Group company and one of Europe’s largest and fastest-growing express palletised freight networks, has partnered with Mates in Mind, a UK charity that helps organisations improve their workforces’ mental health.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 26, 2015

A recent Pew Research Center survey shows roughly half (48%) of industry experts think robotic advancements will displace a significant number of blue and white collar jobs by 2025, while the other 52% predict these innovations will result in new skills and industries. Drive Reshoring. But what does this mean for manufacturing employment?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

These Generation Z graduates are strengthening an existing trend – 50% of millennials surveyed in an APICS report cited a strong corporate environmental responsibility program as a key factor in choosing an employer. Will you equip me for the journey? Talent may be attracted to the field, but are you ready to retain and develop them?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 22, 2020

s 2020 Women in Supply Chain Survey among 177 supply chain professionals, 17% of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are now women – a 6% increase compared to 2019 and the highest rate since the first edition of the survey in 2016. AWESOME partnered with Gartner to develop the survey and recruit participants. Stiffler concluded.

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UL EHS- Sustainability

APRIL 2, 2020

Have you ever received workplace training that was irrelevant to your role? You need to create personalized learning paths and automatically push training out based on a variety of employee data points – time employed, job role, department, or anything you can pull from an HR/employee system.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

This tech-savvy group can be a great source of new ideas and innovative solutions for managing the supply chain of the future. Make sure you consider this to make your recruitment and retention efforts effective among this target group. Millennials are important, put a strategy in place to attract and retain. Source: SCM World.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 24, 2018

A new survey analyses the maturity levels of large UK and German companies in their efforts to digitise their supply chain ecosystems – with a focus on sustainability and transparency drivers. The survey among 150 supply chain decision makers* reveals a major difference between Germany and the UK. Methodology.

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UL EHS- Sustainability

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

I’m smiling as I recall a neighbor’s very stubborn seven-year old son half-heartedly attempt to ride his bike without training wheels. We learn better and faster in groups. Employee training facilitators simulate realistic and challenging learning experiences, requiring participants to learn from one another to succeed.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The survey, which was released during CSCMP EDGE in Atlanta on September 21, collected responses from hundreds of supply chain professionals 30 and under. A complimentary copy of the survey, which provides several useful insights into hiring and employment trends, is available at www.cscmp.org. By "Move Ahead" Staff.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

My company, FourKites , recently partnered with Reuters to survey over 450 supply chain leaders across the continent to learn about the concerns and challenges surrounding European supply chains, sustainability and the role of real-time visibility in streamlining operations. And the mix of modes employed is shifting in significant ways.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 5, 2022

Finally, we have surveyed and interviewed TMS customers. Hal Feuchtwanger, the Director of Transportation at 4Sight Supply Chain Group, reports that the big TMS vendors charge $250 an hour. Software vendors and the global consulting firms have the highest fees. Mexico, of course, has lower salaries than the US or Western Europe.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

MEWPs are now classified according to Group and Type. There are Group A and Group B MEWPs, as well as Types 1, 2, and 3. The new ANSI standards have also changed rules on MEWP safety planning, training, and design. Improve aerial lift training. A92.24, covering operator training. What Is a MEWP?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 28, 2015

In 1942, a group of GE engineers, known as "The Hush-Hush Boys," working non-stop for ten months built America's first jet engine. Site-specific training and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) likewise become lesser concerns. These concepts become widely adopted in the 1990s as Lean Manufacturing. 1942: Jet Engines Developed.

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Globalior

APRIL 4, 2020

Our findings suggest that… There is a good chance the Customs broker classifying your product was never properly trained, does not know enough about your product and does not have the necessary tools needed to classify your products for import correctly. In many of the brokerages included in our study – the average was 1.2

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2017

One of the best ways to get the knowledge you need to excel is to turn for freight broker tips in online groups. Unlike official courses where you get the basics about the trade, online groups provide first-hand freight broker resources. The group hosts a weekly discussion on important topics.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2015

While the time commitment to adequately fill out this survey is serious and will likely make it more difficult for small and medium sized brokers and forwarders to commit to filling it out, the level of detail is an encouraging sign that the FMCSA is serious about making sure the changes reflect the realities of the industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

For example, one of our customers at Lucas, Apex Tool Group , experienced a 63% reduction in picking errors, but moreover, shared that employees “loved the system,” and said, “you rarely implement a new system and have users tell you ‘it’s made my life so much easier.‘ Leverage this expertise and learn from employees.

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

And more promising news: 76 percent of female 18- to 26-year-olds have a favorable impression of professional driving, according to a recent nationwide study by the Adcom Group, a marketing and communications firm. Ultimately, driver pay needs to be at least $75,000 to reduce turnover, according to 80 percent of recruiters surveyed.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 6, 2018

More than 500 qualified respondents to our “34th Annual Salary Survey” report that their salaries moved up only incrementally last year. This year’s survey again draws the most feedback from successful logistics managers who have been climbing the executive ladder for some time. Respondents reflect.

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10xLogistics

MARCH 18, 2013

Greenbiz and Supply Chain Insights conduct a survey on the different thoughts of supply chain organizations and sustainability organizations in a company. The chart to the left shows how disconnected the two are in many areas including supplier training and 3rd party audits.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Woodland Group takes a proactive approach towards mitigating risks of disruption to shipping routes, creating a more sustainable sea freight model and supply chain infrastructure, which otherwise could be impacted by extreme weather and intensified climate change for example.

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World Food Programme Logistics

JUNE 19, 2020

Months ago, she could barely have thought that her training with the Kitchen of Hope livelihoods project would end up going online. It provides chef assistant training to both Syrians under living under temporary protection and Turkish citizens. I didn’t like cooking in a group before. Of course not.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 17, 2021

A survey from the International Road-transport Union (IRU) revealed that women and youth have had their misgivings with joining this industry. When an employer invests and trains their staff, future expenditure to rehire is minimized. They should provide training to the truck drivers and invest in their future.

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FLS Transport

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

As the White House works with numerous groups to address possible supply chain interruptions, the railroad companies are placing embargos on transporting hazardous materials. The 2022 Retail and Sustainability Survey published by CGS shows how much MORE customers are willing to pay for sustainable products and services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A survey by boom! However, this learning requires large volumes of data to “train” the models. Two divisions had similar access to tools and technology, but one group was far more successful than the other because of its knowledge network — they were well-connected and willing to help each other with information.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

The latest data from Manpower Group reveals that the net hiring intent for businesses in the UK’s Transport and Logistics sector is +21% (for this current business quarter – Q2 2024). Notably, 35% of all those businesses surveyed and planning to hire in this quarter say they will be recruiting ten or more employees.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

Two years ago, as CEO of Diamond Logistics , I was invited to participate in an All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) alongside other representatives from logistics and transport to discuss the driver shortage, set to worsen as Brexit loomed. Catching-up on driver training. That figure has now reached 100,000.

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WorkWave

MAY 20, 2022

Many technicians also encountered issues in renewing their licenses due to an inability to meet in-person training hour requirements amidst restrictions governing whether group courses and other gatherings could be held. Training and opportunities for advancement matter for your technicians, as well.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

In an industry first, DHL Supply Chain, the specialist contract logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has received Top Employer certification across five countries simultaneously, including China, Brazil, the UK, North America and Spain. The certification process consists of an extensive survey including a third party audit.

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World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 23, 2019

Photo: WFP/Elizabeth Millership In less than 30 minutes, the group has been briefed on safety, given an overview of the training, divided into four groups. Matt and Peter are purposefully informal to put their groups at ease. Adam Marlatt surveys the ‘mouth of the poisonous caterpillar’ before the exercise begins.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The lack of drivers and other skilled workers continues to be a major challenge for the logistics industry for the third year running, according to Paragon Software Systems’ annual UK customer survey. The survey found that over half of respondents believe this to be a major issue. This is clearly a growing concern amongst businesses.

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WorkWave

JUNE 6, 2024

Retaining Top Talent and Keeping Employees Happy The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) conducted a survey estimating that employers spend the equivalent of six to nine months of an employee’s salary to properly find and train their replacement.

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