The Lean Thinker

MARCH 23, 2023

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.

Buyer Training 195

Buyer Training Material Savings Course Optimal Sourcing 195

World Food Programme Logistics

MAY 20, 2020

So, I’m using my personal one now and learning how to scan documents on my phone and how to survive without being able to print anything, but perhaps I’m saving some trees in the process! It’s definitely a relief that we’re all together in one place right now. and a printer of course. What’s good about being back in Nepal?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Exercises Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Conger

JANUARY 17, 2023

The 5 principles/steps in warehouse 5S are: Sort Set (in order) Shine Standardize Sustain The 5S warehouse model is also an abbreviation of the first letters — "S" — that form the 5S model. Set (Seiton) Seiton is a Japanese word that means set (or set in order). It can also translate to straighten or stabilize.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Resource Reduction 52

Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Of course not. In order to get your forklift operator’s license, OSHA says that you must receive: Formal instruction. In fact, employers can be fined , jailed, or even issued “stop work” orders for allowing employees to operate without a license. The course will most likely have end-of-section quizzes to test your knowledge.

How To 63

How To Buyer Training Training Course 63

Talking Logistics

MAY 23, 2018

We’re talking, of course, about Transportation Management System (TMS) solutions to digitize and automate transportation processes. . Transportation leadership must advocate loudly for implementing (at the very least) core TMS functionality in order to depress the ravaging effects of rapidly rising freight rates.

Negotiating Skills 60

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 60

Forto

JANUARY 15, 2020

Because of the increased sales of course. . For the Amazon marketplace it’s definitely true to be there or be square. But sometimes you may wish to retain order fulfillment control and save on costs by listing some products with Amazon FBM. Selling multichannel is simply the act of using more than one place for distribution.

Purchasing Skills 40

Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Procurement Solutions 40

Conger

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

All operators must now be trained according to the new ANSI standards in order to be certified to operate a MEWP. But other times people refer to order pickers as cherry pickers as well. Following this definition, there are two MEWP groups: Group A. Proper task and work documentation resources and record retention.

Training 52

Training Tips Groups Examples 52

Freightera

OCTOBER 13, 2022

We need to know that we are safe in order to enjoy the feeling of fear. What you’ll want to pay attention to are the packaging, documentation, carrier reliability, and insurance. Shipping Documentation. Definitely up there, and you don’t want to miss it. Definitely up there, and you don’t want to miss it.

Tips 39

Tips Freight Document Packaging 39

Ship Monk

APRIL 26, 2023

Amazon is credited for transforming how shoppers think about delivery of their ordered goods. 2-Day shipping is when ecommerce customers receive their orders within two days of purchase, assuming they click BUY before a specific cutoff time on a given day. Sound simple? This is the case if the company has a flat 2 day policy though.

eCommerce 73

eCommerce Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Price Reduction 73

Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

They’re licensed to be an ocean freight forwarder, and they’ve bought some aircraft and an airport; and of course they are a huge warehousing player. In order to avoid trite generalities, I broke each one down into four subcategories, (see where the 4×4 came from?). Self-service support and document management.

Freight 60

Freight Negotiating Skills Digital Tracking and Tracing 60

Ship Monk

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Amazon is credited for transforming how shoppers think about delivery of their ordered goods. 2-Day shipping is when ecommerce customers receive their orders within two days of purchase, assuming they click BUY before a specific cutoff time on a given day. Sound simple? This is the case if the company has a flat 2 day policy though.

eCommerce 52

eCommerce Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Price Reduction 52

247 Customs Broker

MAY 8, 2018

Improved internal processes are, of course, helpful, but today’s competitive landscape is being redrawn by forwarders which are putting shippers’ needs first. This kind of complication can even happen with transport within North America, as not all forwarders are up to speed on NAFTA documentation. Suspicions confirmed.

Freight forwarding 28

Freight forwarding Supply Chain Planning Software Freight Sourcing Strategies 28

Forto

AUGUST 20, 2018

Of course, any consolidation strategy will increase the amount of risk present, but the benefits outweigh the potential dangers in consolidation. A Quick Look into the Deconsolidation Definition. Of course, shippers retain the option of consolidating freight into LTL and full truckload shipments before contacting a freight forwarder.

Inventory Reduction 40

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Freight Resource Reduction 40

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

The manufacturer has access to the distributor’s inventory data and is responsible for generating purchase orders. To further define it, let’s look at 2 business models: Under the typical business model : When a distributor needs product, they place an order against a manufacturer. Ask for copies of documents.

Vendor Strategies 96

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 96

Automotive Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

A million people were placed under mandatory evacuation orders, as high winds and flooding from storm surges and exceptional rainfall were predicted. Globally, extreme weather events are not uncommon, of course. billion ($3.25 The European Severe Weather Database also suggests an increase in severe hailstorms.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Events Modeling Software 28

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

It is surprising how far people walk in the course of a year in many processes. Any detected waste needs to be documented and followed by problem-solving. In order for the benefits of Lean Transportation to be fully realized, the organization’s transportation management needs to be integrated into the implementation.

Waste Reduction 53

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 53

Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Participating in the 2018 roundtable (in alphabetical order) are: ? As the phenomenon of Big Data has taken hold in the private sector, many firms which as recently as 10 years ago devoted minimal resources to large scale database mining and analytics have reversed course. Once in, you’ve got to stay the course.

Supply Chain Design Software 89

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 89