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Acing the drone obstacle course

World Food Programme Logistics

Thirty participants from Civil Aviation, the Geospatial Information Institute, the National Meteorological Agency, Somali Regional State, and other government agencies arrive for the ‘Let’s Fly’ two-day workshop. They are now out of their chairs and onto the green, where they will spend 90% of the course time.

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“This workshop came along at the right time”

World Food Programme Logistics

Our office is going to buy four drones, and I will go back and show other staff how to use them,” he explains, while waiting for his turn to practice flying the drone obstacle course. This workshop came along at the right time,” says Mey Riveiro, a participant who works for the Ministry of Agriculture in Honduras. “In

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A Period of Reflection and Learning

The Lean Thinker

While doing this, I have tried out many of the teaching and coaching processes as well as applying the observation, interpretation and intervention skills in the course of my work. The number one frustration of “change agents” out there is some form of “How to I get buy-in?” I know I have experienced that myself.

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How to Operate Your Distribution Truck Fleet at Less Cost

Logistics Bureau

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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5 Steps to Solve a Supply Chain Crisis

GlobalTranz

For example, if you operate in an area prone to bushfires, you need to consider how this will affect the roads and infrastructure. Having a detailed plan of how to deal with issues like these will ensure that your employees are prepared and able to handle a problem before it becomes a supply chain crisis. Author Bio.

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Manage Your Business or It Will Manage You

Women in Trucking

On the SCORE website, you’ll find mentors, lists of upcoming workshops, and a library of blogs, videos and other resources. College Courses Can’t find the time to explore these options? Save For a Rainy Day In addition to learning better ways to run your business, it’s important to learn how to save for the lean times.

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Delivering Relief Aid at a Moment’s Notice

Airfreight Logistics

This means such items tend to not be oversized, however of course there are specialist items such as field hospitals, vehicles, power-generation which do then present a different type of air cargo challenge. Needs on the Ground. Even the best preparation can meet challenges when it comes to delivering to disaster-stricken areas.