SIPMM Professional Publications

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The importance of negotiation in business deals cannot be understated. Successful negotiation involves good interpersonal and communication skills and used together to bring the desired result. In fact, negotiation is one of the main qualities employers look for when recruiting staff nowadays.

Negotiating Skills 106

Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Procurement Strategy 106

MTS Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Sure, automation, artificial intelligence, and other tech advancements are impressive, but skilled professionals are still essential for efficiency and success. Tech can help optimize routes and predict demand, but it can’t replace the critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills that seasoned pros bring.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 91

Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Logistics Buyer Training 91

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2018

The program, 21st Century Sales Skills for Transportation Logistics Professionals begins Wednesday, September 19th, 1:00 p.m. The training program consists of 3 separate components: 1. Training webinars 2. 21st Century Sales Skills for Transportation Logistics Professionals. Download the audio file. EST and last 10 weeks.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 154

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Buyer Training Transportation 154

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 17, 2023

The new AI revolution presents a great opportunity for manufacturers to retain their staff and attract younger employees by providing new skills for the future world of business where the role of AI will play a greater part. The impact of AI on manufacturing is that the skills used will be more advanced.

Manufacturing Procurement 72

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 72

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

FRAYT provides ongoing training and support to help preferred drivers improve their skills and stay up-to-date with industry trends and regulations. Tusk’s technology connects your parcel operation to a national network of vetted regional carriers, all with pre-negotiated rates and reliable, predictable service.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 367

Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 367

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 19, 2023

has successfully launched its digital training software for logistics providers in the US market. Spanning from pre-onboarding over orientation and health and safety up to job-related skills and work instructions, companies using the how.fm Our requirement was to provide consistent training for all of our warehouse personnel.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 56

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Buyer Training Training 56

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 1, 2022

Competing for digital skills in the Fourth Industrial Revolution with Manufacturers. The pandemic showed us that we need to continually adapt our skill sets to meet evolving requirements in a world where the only constant is change. However, an obstacle in the way of this process is the overwhelming global digital skills gap.

Buyer Training 87

Buyer Training Supply Chain Software Expense Reduction ERP 87

Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Supply chain management is a career that perfectly matches the skill set of the Millennial generation—if they can be persuaded to pursue it. Now they are not only being asked to give that over to the machines, but they have to learn yet more skills. Training for the Future. “We But wait—there’s more. But wait—there’s more.

Supply Chain Software 158

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Negotiating Skills Buyer Training 158

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 25, 2016

More manufacturers are turning toward vocational training and apprenticeship programs to help close the skills gap. According to The Huffington Pos t, a wide variety of apprenticeship programs focus on construction and manufacturing, creating a largely untapped resource of new skilled labor that manufacturers could easily access.

Buyer Training 100

Buyer Training Training Cost Reduction Resource Reduction 100

Conger

JULY 6, 2023

Need to know OSHA’s forklift refresher training requirements? Table of Contents What Are OSHA's Forklift Refresher Training Requirements? What Can “Trigger” Forklift Refresher Training? What Can “Trigger” Forklift Refresher Training? they still must undergo refresher training every 3 years.

Buyer Training 52

Buyer Training Training Trucking Material Savings 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 27, 2022

It does present a training requirement, the need for new skills for industry 4.0 The growing skills gap. In most cases, skills development has not been a top priority throughout these exciting transitions. Success will be dependent on three factors: Skills development as a central component of your digital roadmap.

Buyer Training 86

Buyer Training Factories Supply Chain Design Software ERP 86

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Both buyers and sellers of transportation services face ongoing challenges in aligning capacity and assessing fair pricing. Transporeon’s Freight Marketplace addresses these challenges head-on with a new solution designed to transform logistics procurement and redefine how companies buy, sell, negotiate and contract.

Freight 59

Freight Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Logistics Network Optimization Software 59

World Food Programme Logistics

MARCH 2, 2020

WFP’s livelihood programmes in Ethiopia are helping refugee families help themselves with new agricultural skills Story by Edward Johnson Nyangun’s garden is flourishing. Photo: WFP/Edward Johnson Dozens of rows of meticulously spaced out onions are sprouting out of the ground in Nyangun’s garden. Read more about WFP’s work in Ethiopia here.

Buyer Training 52

Buyer Training Food and Agriculture Tools Training 52

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Dan is the CEO & Chief Learning Officer at Symtrain , an advanced AI-based training platform that is unlike any other. Symtraining allows employees to apply knowledge, build confidence, and develop skills quickly. Symtrain is an advanced AI-based training platform that is unlike any other. About Dan McCann. About Symtrain.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 268

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Buyer Training Training 268

Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

However, good leadership skills and information savviness alone are not enough to handle the supply chain function and manage the team. There are other necessary capabilities apart from business know-how and general leadership skills that a supply chain leader needs to lead the function efficiently and effectively.

Supply Chain Software 62

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chains 62

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Autonomous Quotation Price negotiations remain opaque and manual in the growing freight spot market. The module is based on a customised trained prediction model and is backed by data science and machine learning algorithms that incorporate bidding outcomes over time to increase accuracy.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 58

Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 58

Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 26, 2022

Transaid is preparing to support refresher training for at least 400 heavy goods vehicle drivers within small and medium-size enterprises (SME) in Mozambique, just a few months after securing a contract to extend its professional driver training work into yet another sub-Saharan country.

Buyer Training 62

Buyer Training Training Logistics Government 62

World Food Programme Logistics

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Yasser’s training meant he would no longer have to sell balloons in the street. His English-language skills come in handy dealing with international clients. Later, I got an opportunity to work in a kitchen as a butcher again and I developed my skills enough to end up as a general chef. After that, we had to move to Cairo.

Buyer Training 52

Buyer Training Training Digital Factories 52

Conger

MAY 28, 2021

This is the ultimate guide to forklift safety training. By the end of this article, you’ll learn: Why forklift operator safety training is important. OSHA’s training requirements. Where to get forklift operator training. How to develop your own in-house forklift training program. Let’s dive in. Table of Contents.

Buyer Training 98

Buyer Training Training Trucking Operations 98

Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 24, 2023

A British law firm has reported a huge rise in immigration enquiries from warehousing and logistics firms looking to employ foreign workers, as the UK’s post-Brexit skills crisis and shortage continues. The post Warehousing Logistics Brexit Skills Crisis appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing Logistics Buyer Training Compliance 52

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 15, 2021

“Just make more calls” That was the training Dan started his career with. He used this training for years until he found he was dealing with more stress, anxiety, and pressure than ever. Sales professionals need to recognize that buyers (shippers) often buy for irrational reasons that they might not share.

Logistics 368

Logistics Buyer Training After-sales Strategy 368

Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

RTITB has released updated training materials to help improve rider-operated Pivot Steer truck safety through high-quality training. It also prepares candidates for the RTITB Basic Operating Skills Test. “We So different operator training is needed, even for experienced operators.”.

Material Savings 66

Material Savings Trucking Buyer Training Training 66

Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2022

A Training Onramp At UTC For Future Freight Brokers Show Submenu Resources. A Training Onramp At UTC For Future Freight Brokers. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. November 29, 2022.

Freight 62

Freight Buyer Training Training Logistics Network Optimization Software 62

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2023

Joe has an innate ability to creatively solve problems and paired with his skills in negotiating, Joe’s expertise is highly sought after. Tusk’s technology connects your parcel operation to a national network of vetted regional carriers, all with pre-negotiated rates and reliable, predictable service.

Warehousing 284

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design Software 284

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 16, 2022

RTITB ’s innovative eTruck UK online eLearning program can now be used to train reach truck operators, as well as counterbalance lift truck operators, in less time. The eLearning solution is designed for novice theory training. Many organisations have added eLearning into their ongoing operator training already.

Trucking 50

Trucking Buyer Training Training Supply Chain Design Software 50

WorkWave

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

However, those working in the skilled trades need not worry. People, however, will see the skilled trades integrate with technology to do their job better. How Can Technology Help Skilled Trades? Augmented and virtual reality can help train new employees as well as help diagnose maintenance problems.

Optimization Software 105

Optimization Software Buyer Training Automation Inventory Reduction 105

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 5, 2021

An independent assessment of international development organisation Transaid ’s Professional Driver Training Programme in Uganda has found that 100% of trainees felt the knowledge and experience acquired during the training equipped them with the necessary skills needed to enter the job market.

Buyer Training 61

Buyer Training Training Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation 61

The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 16, 2021

Viveka takes the LinkedIn and social selling experience over the past 14 years and transforms it into engaging and informational digital sales strategies, tactics, and tools including personal branding, social selling training, and content for sales. Develop a Buyer Centric Profile. Know your buyer and their pain points.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 195

Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Buyer Training Logistics 195

Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

JLG Industries' AccessReady XR Operator Training simulator offers users the ability to train and improve the skills of boom lift equipment operators in a safe, virtual environment.

Buyer Training 79

Buyer Training Training Operations Industry 79

Fleet Owner

MARCH 15, 2019

Because our country’s defense system invests so heavily in training, military personnel have a wide range of skills to offer.

Buyer Training 117

Buyer Training Training Military 117

Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

Finding ways to optimise labour has never been more relevant as a list of ingredients is being stirred into a skills shortage stew, which is threatening to take a considerable toll on UK organisations. The post Can Mobile Robots Solve Skills Shortage? appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

Buyer Training 51

Buyer Training Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Warehousing 51

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Let’s take a look at these new hybrid skills needed that combine technology and data expertise, and what this means for manufacturers and distributors as they transition into smart factories: Skillsets that drive innovation in the smart factory. As factories add smarter tech, they’ll need people to manage it.

Factories 81

Factories Buyer Training Digital Automation 81

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

JUNE 2, 2023

In the logistics industry, training plays a crucial role in optimizing operations and delivering exceptional service. With the advent of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), logistics companies now have powerful tools to revolutionize their training processes. Moreover, VR and AR offer cost and time efficiency advantages.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Buyer Training Training 40

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 30, 2022

how.fm , the SaaS training platform enabling warehouse operators to onboard, upskill, and support their operators every day, has raised a $5.4m Once an employee has been onboarded, it can cost over $7k to replace them, due to spending on in-person training, loss of productivity and quality. seed round.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 57

Logistics Network Optimization Software Buyer Training Training Logistics 57

The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 22, 2017

With that out of the way, I found their Kaizen Training and Research Page interesting enough to go through it here and comment on what I see. You will quickly learn what the knowledge and skill gaps are, and need to be prepared to coach and mentor people through closing those gaps. What, exactly, is “PDCA?”. Fed from The Lean Thinker.

Buyer Training 150

Buyer Training Scenario Planning Training Definition 150

Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 19, 2023

For the ninth-straight year, Penske Truck Leasing will be participating in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC). SkillsUSA SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers, and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled, and service occupations.

Trucking 51

Trucking Buyer Training Conference Industry 51