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. One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

For this article, I want to talk to you about how to bring that sense of comfort and confidence in your service for shipper relationships, your carrier relationships, and even for yourself. If you’re lacking in any of these, of course you won’t be as confident, so it’s time to get to work on improving your skills or knowledge.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

But I just read an article about another labor shortage Walmart is facing: store managers. The retail giant has launched a program to recruit and train college graduates to become store managers, promising a starting wage of at least $65,000 a year and an accelerated two-year track into the top store job.

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The fundamentals are based on the “Rules-in-Use” from Decoding the DNA of the Toyota Production System , a landmark HBR article by Steve Spear and H. The article, in turn, summarizes (and slightly updates) Spear’s findings from his PhD work studying Toyota. Kent Bowen. Simple is Best.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Of course, the best mode to transportation is necessary, but the other factors that have to be taken into consideration are: The total cost. In this article, we present the different modes of transportation available to move your cargo and freight from one destination to another one. The urgency of the shipment. The size and weight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

As semesters unfolded, students saw course syllabi come to life in news headlines. It’s one thing to read an assigned article on the bullwhip effect; it’s another to encounter it repeatedly in your daily life. Each class is different, but three themes emerged in student questions. Do you know where you are going?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

The second article in our series on identifying supplier risk explores what to look for during on-site evaluations. Here are some things to look for the next time you visit a carrier on-site: Well-Trained Employees and Getting the Fundamentals Correct. Spendrix brings that to the marketplace with their products.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

Well, imagine you are training for a 100 metre sprint in your district. It would, of course, be what the winning time was when this race was last run in your district. Case Study: An Automotive Parts Business. If you found this article useful, you may want to know that it is based on a Supply Chain Secrets YouTube video.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

A few weeks ago, the Wall Street Journal published an interesting article highlighting Max Deutsch, a 24-year-old entrepreneur from San Francisco “who challenged himself to a series of monthly tasks that were ambitious bordering on absurd.” Here’s an excerpt from the article: [Max] memorized the order of a shuffled deck of cards.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 18, 2019

Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations. These articles might suggest to some that any attempts to devote time to addressing logistics readiness are likely to fail. I described the interplay between logistics and readiness.

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Globalior

APRIL 18, 2021

The above can be measured using time studies. Of course, the idea is to achieve an activity level of 100%, but this is very rarely practically possible. Learning new skills will not only give employees satisfaction, but the company will also be able to count on more trained staff. Employee motivation is not simple!

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Security is being recast as international logistics systems and supply chains contribute to the reshaping of the global order, and strategic policy intertwines itself with economics and industrial power to create objectives for the military forces protecting national interests (it has, of course, been ever thus). & Coakley, R.,

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Logistics in War

MARCH 6, 2020

Of course additional funding and attention can improve the capability and capacity of any military force to sustain itself in peace and on operations. These articles might suggest to some that any attempts to devote time to addressing logistics readiness are likely to fail. I described the interplay between logistics and readiness.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 4, 2019

At the operational and tactical level, East Timor may not be a great case study for combat arms officers however for the logistician, there are lessons to be learned at every level from the Commander Joint Logistics down to the private soldier. Training.

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Logistics in War

APRIL 6, 2019

In support of the seminar, The Central Blue and Logistics in War will be publishing a series of articles. In this article, Nicholas Parker examines fuel security and potential impacts on a 5 th Generation Air Force. By 2025 the Royal Australian Air Force will operate a fleet of technologically advanced 5th generation aircraft.

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Globalior

JULY 25, 2020

Compliance training for the larger organization is an essential part of any compliance department’s scope of work. This leads to low levels of engagement from participants who often simply just want to tick off a training item from a list. How can compliance training programs be made effective?

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

At the operational and tactical level, East Timor may not be a great case study for combat arms officers however for the logistician [1] , there are lessons to be learned at every level from the Commander Joint Logistics down to the private soldier. Brigadier Kehoe’s experiences will continue over coming articles at Logistics in War.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 22, 2018

There’s a downside, of course to the use of outside experts for I.T. A recent study of business executives by Accenture found 79 percent of respondents agreeing that the future of work will be geared more toward specific projects than ongoing roles. Trade schools have an important role to play in training the engineers and I.T.

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247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Related Articles. Army Corps of Engineers study estimates the deepening’s net benefit in transportation savings for shippers and consumers at $282 million per year. The expected total savings to the nation over the course of 50 years is $14.1 We have to be willing to train the workers we need.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2021

It is in the light of these facts that the commander expects to shape his course during the supervision of the planned action.’ [1]. One study of twentieth-century conflicts since 1939 found that the average time between the ‘first indication of war and the firing of the first shots has been 14.3 Part two will be published shortly.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2015

Many companies are already doing it, and according to a recent BCG study, 54 percent of companies with over billion in revenues are now considering it. What the news articles and interviews rarely describe are the failures — the projects that went sour and the teams that failed. So where should a company begin? It’s good for America.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

trained SEH doctorate holders, by residence location and field of doctorate: 2015. Laura McKenna, in an article in The Atlantic, references the NSF report, “The Survey of Earned Doctorates ,” which concludes that many doctorates complete their degrees “with significant debt and without the promise of a job.”

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2018

Perhaps the quality of Supply Chain training and education is not what it used to be? Ask around your colleagues to see where they are gaining the most value and look for programs that are very practical and case study based. Yes of course there are. Why is that I wonder? Customer Service Alignment. I wish it were that simple.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The first steps, of course, are to understand the challenges you face, prioritise them for action, and consider the resources and help you need to meet and overcome them. There are, of course, several ways to achieve a logistics knowledge infusion. Of course, as an enterprise grows, it becomes harder to coordinate all the moving parts.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Case Studies. |. Of course this is & will be an ongoing activity as each month some new codes get added from planning perspective, either they are new products introduced or existing products getting extended to new planning locations. Very good article Pushkar. Mobile Banking. Payments Treasury. Wealth Management.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. After all, even extensive articles dedicated to the topic can barely scratch the surface. A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage.

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3PL Links

JULY 7, 2023

The Role of Data Analytics in Supply Chain Management | Image source: Pixabay This article describes the transformation that data analysis and the supply chain are fostering and how it will impact business intelligence. Professional training, analytical skills, strategic vision, and, of course, proper systems must all be balanced.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 31, 2021

The New York Times published an article acknowledging that “veterans are working, but not in jobs that match their advanced training.” . Of course, those who may not possess all of these skills can easily learn them over time. While a CDL is not needed for this program, a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) is.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

A case study, published by Modern Machine Shop several years ago, caught our eye recently. Although it was published in 2002, the case study highlighted the data collection struggles of a particular manufacturing company that probably rings true for many SMEs and large corporations alike.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 8, 2023

That’s the first big mistake I want to address in this article, after which I’ll share information about ten other freight management mistakes we commonly see at Logistics Bureau while working with clients on supply chain improvement. 1: The Mistake of Minimalist Freight Management So, what about this minimalist management issue?

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Logistics in War

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

At the operational and tactical level, East Timor may not be a great case study for combat arms officers however for the logistician, there are lessons to be learned at every level from the Commander Joint Logistics down to the private soldier. This would not be like a month-long exercise in the local training area.

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Forto

AUGUST 1, 2019

In this blog article, you will learn what steps you can take to reduce your production. . In this blog article, you will learn what steps you can take to reduce your production. . You can download the full study here. IMO stays the course. New IMO regulations 2020. CO 2 emissions in the logistics sector.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

And of course most can’t. Of course, consumer brand companies are especially at risk from being tarred with an anti-sustainability brush. Great article. Good article! Of course we all need to up our game. Lora, great article! Mr, NHLS.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2017

Summary of other articles. Or a video shot on the factory floor using a mobile phone or a produced training class about an innovative technology. What better way to do that than to start publishing articles about their issues and sending them straight to their inboxes (if they opt in). Reference materials. Photo gallery.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

“The dire predictions that robots are going to take our jobs are overstated,” said Susan Lund, co-author of the study for McKinsey, adding “There will be enough jobs for everyone in most sectors.” Great article. Good article! Of course we all need to up our game.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

It is surprising how far people walk in the course of a year in many processes. Hopefully, this article has given you some key concepts to remember as you focus on how to make transportation a strategic differentiator for your firm. Of course idling cannot be completely eliminated, but it can certainly be reduced.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 18, 2018

Lagos-based Andela trains programmers and facilitates their placement with software companies around the world. The state government has also started training its staff to align them with its smart city vision. For instance, staff in the Lagos central business districts (CBDs) had their training session in January 2018.

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