Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

It’s graduation season, so the hunt for critical supply chain talent is more vigorous than ever. We may be known for ensuring we can make and move “stuff,” but ultimately supply chains are human. So as you prepare to onboard new supply chain talent, are you ready to answer the questions they will have?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. Once you know where that truck (or train, plane or container) is, that’s when things get really interesting. Why is this shift such a big deal? Lesson learned.

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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.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 15, 2021

A group of job seekers from Northamptonshire will be the first people in the UK to benefit from the Prologis Warehousing and Logistics Training Programme (PWLTP) when they take part in a pilot training session for the initiative. Globally this programme has an ambitious target of re-training 25,000 individuals by 2025.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? While this article is intended as an evergreen resource, to help you navigate in your search for a supply chain job, and is not a COVID-19-specific guide, the pandemic has galvanized attention on the industry and its criticality.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. The right WMS can help your business manage your supply chain effectively and surpass your competitors.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Supply Chain Manager’s Multi-function Display. By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 16, 2022

based BlueGrace Logistics, who presented at this year’s MODEX , the material handling and supply chain show held in Atlanta in March. The same could be said for metal fabricators farther up the supply chain. That was Michael Schoenhals, director of operational excellence at Riverview, Fla.-based

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2022

Lean ensures that your satellite office is staffed with highly educated, English-speaking professionals trained in your company’s processes and systems. She joined symtrain in 2021 and is excited to help businesses grow their people, impact, and bottom line through digitized role-play training and coaching. About Melanie Flores .

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The Introduction of Smokeless Tobacco Products Complicated Philip Morris’s Supply Chain. This was done at a stock keeping unit level and for the entire manufacturing supply chain. At the end of 2019 that supply chain covered 38 PMI owned factories, 28 third party manufacturers, and more than 180 markets.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

At the start of the 2020 training year, 600 trainees and 25 students across Germany took the first step on their career paths at Dachser. The logistics provider is thus sending a deliberate signal in uncertain times: it is investing in its people, who keep Dachser’s resilient and efficient network running and, in turn, global supply chains.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 19, 2021

I have benchmarked supply chains for businesses all over the world for 25 years or so and have seen some incredible results. You will learn how you can significantly boost your supply chain performance—and in the process identify numerous cost-saving opportunities. They have different supply chains.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. Big business from about 2011 onwards started realising the value of adding e-learning to staff training programmes. Online courses are the quickest path for a student to obtain a degree.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 18, 2018

a leading provider of collaborative supply chain optimization and advanced retail planning solutions, today announced the opening of Logility University, an education program designed to deliver robust product-specific curriculum to customers and partners. The Foundation Level focuses on basic supply chain and system knowledge.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 24, 2019

The UK’s University of Bolton has launched a pioneering degree course in partnership with well-known transport and logistics company Eddie Stobart. The Eddie Stobart and University of Bolton’s three-year BSc degree programme in Logistics & Supply Chain Management guarantees a graduate job for successful students.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 17, 2022

While supply-chain fraud is nothing new, it continues to be a major challenge globally in 2022 as the ongoing pandemic and now the conflict in Eastern Europe continues to disrupt everything. Businesses have de-emphasised risk management for supply chains in their haste to find alternative supply sources.

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Morai Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2019

With 2019 coming to an end, it’s important to know what the new year will bring the world of supply chains—here are 5 supply chain predictions for 2020. 2019 saw significant changes for supply chains all across the globe. More than ever companies will need to make their supply chains green.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2018

With effective logistics planning and strategies, you can run a supply chain smoothly without too many concerns. If your company encounters a supply chain crisis, it is important not to panic. Read for five steps you can follow to solve a supply chain crisis. Develop a response plan for major disruptions.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 25, 2015

Of course, we live in a high technology powered supply chain world, but often, as we noted in our 5 Upfront LTL Tips post, if you don’t remember the basics and best practices, no technology is going to fix those issues, but only make them more apparent. Is your supply chain running as effectively as it should be?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 9, 2022

To this end, the E-Learning Platform has been inaugurated with two courses specialised in international logistics and freight forwarding and a SOC Masterclass focused on Shipper Owned Containers. These training programmes can be completed at the students’ suitable pace.

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Globalior

APRIL 18, 2021

As with any other industry, it is important to keep staff motivated in supply chain and logistics. Supply chain work can be repetitive, mundane, and highly stressful. Of course, the idea is to achieve an activity level of 100%, but this is very rarely practically possible. Employee motivation is not simple!

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 18, 2019

We took a look at the state of adoption in the supply chain world, and here’s what we found. Are Supply Chains Warming to These 3 Hot Technologies? In other words, despite all the hype, blockchain does not look imminently to become a mainstream supply chain management tool. Is AI Adoption Advancing?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2019

Of course, along with that comes a lot of products that need delivering. Listen to "The Current State of Warehouse Management Systems & Their Role in Creating a More Effective Supply Chain" on Spreaker. None of this is new news, of course. Amazon currently enjoys about 50% of all US e-commerce business. I bet it will.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Severe weather events can disrupt the supply chain causing lag and bottlenecks, especially during a true black swan event in which trucks are rerouted for emergency relief. So what can you do to prepare your supply chain against such events? A Reason for the Season. Dealing with Sudden Spot Rate Hikes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The combination of continually growing consumer and business demand, a supply chain permanently altered after adapting to Covid, and the Great Resignation has cumulatively impacted the nation’s warehousing landscape like never before. The Intersection of Warehouse Growth and Employee Scarcity. Shining The Light On The Forgotten Worker.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. What 2016 Supply Chain Trends to you expect to see?

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Already, many roles connected to Supply Chain and Logistics are going unfilled. Since launching our apprenticeship scheme in 2012,” explained Worsley, “we have mentored and trained more than 20 people. Currently, there are eight apprentices training with Joloda Hydraroll and studying at local colleges in Liverpool and Anglesey.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

This is no less true of the supply chain industry, which must manage high customer demand while simultaneously experiencing unprecedented labor issues. What’s more, the physical rigors and repetitive nature of supply chain work are creating massive challenges when it comes to employee retention.

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Turvo

MAY 27, 2020

Digitization remains a concept escaping most of the supply chain. According to McKinsey & Company , the average supply chain has a digitization level of 43%, and only 2% of supply chain executives say their organizations are focused on digital transformation. Of course, even shippers have problems.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 18, 2018

Supply chain optimiser Logility has opened Logility University , an education programme designed to deliver robust product-specific curriculum to customers and partners. A key concern for supply chain organisations is the ability to attract and retain talent.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 21, 2021

RTITB has revealed lift truck training and assessment statistics for 2020 which could indicate an upcoming ‘safety time bomb’, where thousands of candidates are operating without up-to-date training. Refresher training also saw a significant decline, with Counterbalance and Reach Truck operator tests down by 22.2% asks Laura.

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Camelot 3PL Software

MARCH 5, 2024

As the logistics industry continues to evolve, 3PLs play a crucial role in ensuring seamless supply chain operations. Train Your Team Invest in comprehensive training for warehouse staff. Regular refresher courses ensure continued proficiency. Why Mobile Barcode Scanning Matters 1.

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10xLogistics

MARCH 18, 2013

Greenbiz and Supply Chain Insights conduct a survey on the different thoughts of supply chain organizations and sustainability organizations in a company. This is very telling since I truly believe sustainability should be embedded in the operations of Supply Chain.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2018

Sometimes I just like to live on the edge, which is definitely a qualifying status for anyone bold enough to make predictions about the future of supply chain operations and management—but I just can’t help myself. The supply chain talent gap will not be a concern in the supply chain of 2028.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Unfortunately, this may lead some supply chain managers or executives to simply avoid the topic until a more cohesive understanding of its possibilities can be made. As explained by the Boston Consulting Group , supply chain leaders should gather all stakeholders from an organization. Bluetooth-connected sensors.

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Forto

APRIL 25, 2020

The supply chain, the heart of logistics, suffers from production and transport failures. The exchange of information, meetings and even training sessions run smoothly for us despite social distance – digital communication tools such as Slack or the video conferencing software Zoom make it possible.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Gartner’s Hype Cycle for CSCOs is a valuable read for current and potential Supply Chain leaders. The big theme of course, is the digitization of the supply chain and the implications it will have on business performance. Supply Chain Centers of Excellence. What are you going to do with this data?

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