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TWI: Is it Time to Rethink Job Relations?

The Lean Thinker

In addition, there are companies that are “training the trainer” to deliver the course precisely – which is good – and coaching them not to deviate from the words in the manual. The challenge, of course, is that nobody owns this material. Now… reality is more subtle than this, of course.

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The Definition of Transparency

Blue Grace Logistics

As it is with most problems there is a lack of a clear and concise definition, according to an MIT study which conducted a survey of the apparel industry only to find wildly different results. Of course, there are also operational benefits to be had by utilizing a highly visible supply chain. So Why Aren’t All Companies on Board?

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Stay Safe During Spooktober with These Anti-Horror Freight Shipping Tips

Freightera

What you’ll want to pay attention to are the packaging, documentation, carrier reliability, and insurance. Shipping Documentation. However, making sure your documents are in order is the “Nightmare on Elm Street” (original, of course) of classic horror movies. Definitely up there, and you don’t want to miss it.

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9 Steps to Follow When Preparing for Supply Chain Project Management

Logistics Bureau

Of course, there is one more essential requisite for any supply chain project to commence—a budget. Of course, that means identifying every element of the solution that will fall within the project’s scope, but, just as importantly, detailing all known features that will not be in scope. Step 6: List Project Deliverables.

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What is a routing guide and what are best practices to create one

FreightWaves SONAR

And according to Brian Straight of FreightWaves , a routing guide is a living document that enables faster transportation management and keeps freight spend under control based on lane volatility, seen also within SONAR SCI Lane Acuity. What is a routing guide : a list of preferred carriers for tendering freight.

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Data standardization and its benefits – Executive Insights with Thomas Bagge, CEO of DCSA

Shipping and Freight Resource

A financial modelling exercise to quantify the potential cost savings of the usage of digital shipping documentation, namely the electronic bill of lading (eBL) showed that at a global economic growth rate of 2.4% SFR : Ok, it seems like DCSA has definitely been doing a lot of things. So that Industry Blueprint was quite crucial.

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Know the Kinds of Modes of Transportation

20Cube Logistics

You will definitely try to find out the available modes of transportation that can help move the consignment to your consignee seamlessly. Of course, the best mode to transportation is necessary, but the other factors that have to be taken into consideration are: The total cost. Less documentation. Speedy movement.