Fri.Dec 01, 2017

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Only Action Reveals What Must Be Done

The Lean Thinker

I am reading Story by Robert McKee (because the structure of stories interests me). There is a profound passage which totally resonates with everything we discuss here. Every human being acts, from one moment to the next, knowingly or unknowingly, on his sense of probability, on what he expects, in all likelihood, to happen when he takes an action.

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American Airlines glitch leaves 15,000 Christmas flights without a captain

Supply Chain and Logistics

Got this story by way of the Loadstar. Reading the story I am impressed by the level of incompetence management showed. But in the view of the traveler (customer) the union will be blamed.

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Top 3 Priorities for Manufacturing Companies in 2018

GlobalTranz

Companies are hoping to continue their revenue growth in 2018 by setting priorities for manufacturing in 3 key areas. KLR has released the results of its annual manufacturing industry outlook report , and the optimism following last year’s elections will continue straight through 2017. With promises of tax reform, decreased federal regulations and looser trade agreements, manufacturers have slowly seen revenue growth throughout the U.S. markets.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 27 – December 1, 2017)

Talking Logistics

It’s December 1, the beginning of the end of 2017. How did we get here so fast? The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub. req’d). Mercedes Plans More Drone Deliveries After 100 Perfect Flights (Bloomberg Technology).

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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BlueGrace Donates To Help Families Across The Country

Blue Grace Logistics

The holiday season means many things to many people. For some, it means traveling hundreds of miles to see family and old friends. For others, it means preparing to host 20+ hungry guests and swearing never to do it again. While most simply worry about booking their flights or having enough seats at the kids’ table, there are some that worry they won’t be able to provide a holiday meal for their family at all.

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Top Technical Certifications in Supply Chain Management

3PL Insights

There are many routes toward certification in the supply chain industry. By becoming certified, you will obtain an accreditation that gives a competitive advantage in the industry. While some certifications require previous experience, not all accreditation programs are made equal—it’s possible to obtain an entry-level certification, or for those who have been in the industry for some time—an additional qualification, which can make for a more competitive resume. .

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Rental Trucks Help Fleets Deliver for the Holidays

Penske Move Ahead

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, attention turns to retailers and parcel delivery companies, charged with making sure those packages arrive in time for holiday celebrations. Record-setting Cyber Monday sales signal increased demand for deliveries, as well as higher consumer expectations, as more shoppers ventured online to find the perfect holiday gift.