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Resources for Women in the Skilled Trades

WorkWave

show ] What Are the Skilled Trades? labor force has been a complicated narrative, especially in skilled trades. Women in skilled trades are in demand as an untapped resource for skilled workers in trade jobs, as there is a predicted shortage of the labor force and an anticipated growth in job opportunity. million jobs.

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Schneider Electric’s Works with EcoVadis to Drive Supplier Emissions Engagment

Logistics Viewpoints

Suppliers are facing increasing pressure from the buyers of their goods and services to report their environmental, social, and governance data. The data collected from the assessment is used to provide an internal sustainability scorecard that is shared by the supplier to their customers (the buyers).

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What is Fleet Management | A Complete Overview Guide

Conger

Controlling Costs Cost-controlling mechanisms provide businesses with required tools and insights to manage and reduce costs. Often, well-trained drivers have fewer accidents, leading to lower insurance premiums and reduced vehicle repair costs. Benchmarking : Compare your fleet management operations with industry benchmarks.

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BlueGrace 2017 National Conference | Recap

Blue Grace Logistics

This year, BlueGrace Logistics held their National Conference at the beautiful SandPearl resort in Clearwater Beach, FL. To no surprise, the conference was jam packed with fantastic speakers including Don Hutson, Alex Sheen and Brian Holloway. Everyone enjoyed learning experiences, lunches and a reception back at headquarters.

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Adaptation to Climate Change in Sub- Saharan African humanitarian Situations

World Food Programme Logistics

There are three main outputs: Output I: The understanding and integration of climate-environment risk planning, preparedness processes and tools are improved, involving government institutions and humanitarian organizations to determine the adaptation needs of governments and communities at risk of current and future changes to the climate.

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Reshoring in America: The Future Outlook, Current Hindrances & Issues, and Ways to Stimulate Reshoring

GlobalTranz

Successfully reshoring a manufacturing facility demands extensive analysis, and expert planning and execution. Harry Moser, Reshoring Initiative Founder and President, offered insights to economic developers at the 2013 IEDC conference , including some of the points listed below. And, after building the new U.S. manufacturing.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Education: Ask the Professors

The Logistics Academy

Other ways we support experiential learning include hosting external student case competitions, touring logistics facilities, and attending industry conferences. We find that a skill set in another discipline gives students a competitive advantage because it can enhance how they practice logistics and supply chain management.