article thumbnail

The Growing Skills Gap & How Vocational Training Can Help to Shrink It

GlobalTranz

In 2007, the state created Apprenticeship Carolina, a program designed specifically to increase public recognition of accredited apprenticeship programs, and the program has been expanded to include Youth Apprenticeship Carolina, reports The Manufacturing Institute. . However, recent events suggest this trend is coming to a sudden stop.

article thumbnail

TICON Expands Business Partnership with Sahathai Terminal to Set Up New Logistics Park

Logistics Manager

Recognizing the trend as opportunity, TICON and Sahathai Terminal had agreed to partner in the joint venture company, Bangkok Logistics Park , with the investment ratio of 75-25. TICON presently operates under three business groups. Established in 2007, the port has now operated its services over 315,200 square meters of area.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Some reading suggestions, while you wait in the airport!

Blog on Log

“The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference” by Malcolm Gladwell (Back Bay Books, 2002) Publisher’s Blurb: “The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire.”

article thumbnail

A Brief Commentary on the Future of Delivery

Talking Logistics

As I mentioned to the attendees at the conference, if I was giving a presentation ten years ago today about the future of delivery, I wouldn’t have a single slide about “the Uber-ization of freight” or about “sharing economy” delivery models.

article thumbnail

C-TPAT Survey - Be careful what you ask for.

Blog on Log

CBP tentatively plans to issue a final report on the survey results by mid-spring, 2007. CBP is finalizing the locations where it plans to conduct “blitz” operations in 2007, Owen said. As C-TPAT matures, more business opportunities will present themselves.will you be ready to capitalize on the opportunities?

Survey 40
article thumbnail

The Top Logistics and Supply Chain Journalists & Thought Leaders to Know for 2020

Shipchain

His works commonly include an analysis of global logistics trends, distribution strategies, best practices, logistics outsourcing, integrating systems and more. Her insights reflect the latest trends in the industry and the increasing demands of consumers. Cathy Morrow Roberson (Air Cargo World, Logistics Trends & Insights).

article thumbnail

Will Robots Take All the Supply Chain Jobs?

247 Customs Broker

In fact, despite billions spend on DC automation in recent years, the number of warehouse workers has risen from 574,000 in 2007 to 837,000 in mid-2017, the last time I checked. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. There is a need to optimize every component of logistics by following the latest trends and technologies.