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Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty

Freightos

Of course, the economic viability of these types of shipments is limited to specific commodities. While COVID did see some modal shifts of everything from wheat to Peloton exercise bikes, there are certainly products that are less likely candidates for shifts. In other words, ocean cargo costs would cost about $0.21/kilogram

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Stuck on the wrong side of the world but still needing to deliver food to people in Ethiopia 5,000…

World Food Programme Logistics

are working for WFP Ethiopia from 5,000 kilometres away in their home country, Nepal. Curious to know how they’re adapting, we asked them a few questions about how they are getting on working from home. Kamal at home/work. Kamal’s two rooftop activities: reading and exercise. What’s good about working remotely?

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How to Operate a Forklift: A Step-By-Step Guide

Conger

Learning how to operate a forklift is not just about knowing which lever does what; it’s about developing a sixth sense of the forklift’s movements and limitations. Classroom and Hands-On Training In the classroom, you’ll dive into everything about how to operate a forklift. No cutting corners allowed.

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Forklift Safety Training: The Ultimate Guide

Conger

lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. OSHA is very serious about following its rules. Online courses.

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Energy and Labour Costs: 2 Top Warehousing Challenges in 2023

Logistics Bureau

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. But what about the MHE and other equipment that plays a vital operational role in the warehouse?

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What is Supply Chain Resilience?

GlobalTranz

But the rapid shift from retail to online purchasing for staples and the surge for protective equipment, as well as unanticipated products like bread makers and home-schooling items, left many retailers flatfooted. Of course, toilet paper and paper towels were in short supply as well. 2020 Was A Year Of Supply Chain Disruption.

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The ‘So What’ of my experiences in East Timor – Reflections on East Timor by a Logistics Unit Commander Part 4

Logistics in War

In the two decades since the Australian deployment to East Timor as part of the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), much has been written about the operation predominantly from the national and military strategic perspectives. The Commander must then strive to do something about the issues identified as a result of those questions.