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International trade course launched by Globalia

Logistics Business Magazine

The International Transportation and Trade Course is about the foundations of international freight forwarding, how to manage risks by selecting the appropriate Incoterm, how to calculate freight charges and load shipments, types of equipment and documentation used to move goods.

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Cooperative Logistics Network now offering e-learning

Logistics Business Magazine

In this age of digitisation, it is crucial for small and mid-sized logistics companies to work towards upskilling and expanding their knowledge base. The second course, Essentials of Freight Forwarding, will train members on basic topics such as packaging, documentation, cargo insurance or cargo security.

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5 Things You Can Do in WorkWave Service Right Now to Help Your Business Adapt During COVID-19

WorkWave

If you haven’t already, start by creating documentation that applies to your business-specific needs as they pertain to ongoing maintenance and usage in WorkWave Service. To supplement your SMEs, encourage your staff to use the WorkWave Knowledge Base to keep themselves informed and educated on all things WorkWave Service.

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A Brief Introduction to Freight Shipping in Canada

Freightera

Along with instant quotes from multiple carriers in one place, get your freight documents automatically as soon as you book your shipment. It’s not something we do often so we don’t have a dedicated shipping department or the knowledge base that comes from repetition. I booked my shipment. What else do I need to do?

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11 Common Maintenance Issues (And a Solution for Each!)

Conger

We've documented them in our labor shortage post. Lack of process records or documentation. Another issue with records is not having documented maintenance plans or instructions. Even if you have an operations team, one person may not possess all that knowledge. Maintenance documentation in a maintenance log.

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Achieving Supply Chain Sustainability with Innovative Technology

Triskele Logistics

Knowledge gaps would also allow for the unfair or unethical use of the technology. However, further research and more knowledge-based policies can prevent this situation. It would also help companies reduce their environmental footprint by reducing the need for paper documents.

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Are Graduate Degrees Leading to Less Job Options?

247 Customs Broker

The plight of many doctorates who are barely making ends meet, often as “adjunct faculty,” has been well-documented. On the other hand, it could be argued that higher education not only provides a broad set of skills but also trains students on knowledge based on rigorous research.