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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. The study showed that consumers place a higher value in a company that can prove the ethical treatment of their workers.

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US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum

Blue Grace Logistics

US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 7, 2023 ‘While Mexico Has Surpassed China as the United States’ No. But there’s definitely been an increase.

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The Important Role of Apprenticeships

Logistics Business Magazine

Currently, there are eight apprentices training with Joloda Hydraroll and studying at local colleges in Liverpool and Anglesey. I have a mentor who has supported me through every step of my apprenticeship so far, and I have also had the opportunity to attend several additional courses that have helped to broaden my experience and role.

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Another Summer and More Fear from FTR

10xLogistics

Here is the story of the " study " (it has been the same for 5 years): We thought prices would be a lot higher than they are Freight is softer than we thought BUT. And of course my response continues to be the same: Prepaying for tight capacity is a waste of money. That is the ultimate definition of a commodity.

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Focus on people drives success for Utz Group

Logistics Business Magazine

We currently have three apprentices who have just completed their studies, one who is yet to finish and a further two joining us shortly.”. Aged 19, he is working in the toolroom and completing his course through day release at West Nottinghamshire College. One of the apprentices at Georg Utz Ltd is Shaun Batty’s son, Finley.

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The Weekly Freight Report for February 11th, 2021

FLS Transport

Of course, there’s a massive need for more capacity right now and that’s largely what’s driving the purchases. More trucks is definitely a step in the right direction. According to a recent FourKites study, 3 in 4 yards are overburdened by manual processes that negatively impact shipping KPIs. Get the details here.

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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.