GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Too many manufacturing floors are hit and miss when it comes to reliability because firms are trying the same things expecting different results in an attempt to improve manufacturing productivity. Here are five things to cut out on the manufacturing floor that will improve performance…. Manufacturing floors are fraught with reliability issues. Machinery and personnel can be two key factors contributing to an unreliable manufacturing floor.

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

The Logistics Academy has been awarded a 4-year renewal as a Private Education Institute till 23 February 2020. The award signifies the solidarity of the Academy’s management and training team to provide quality training and lifelong learning for the logistics workforce. Since the inception of the Academy on 25 February 2010, this is the second time the Academy’s license as a Private Education Institute was renewed.

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Apparel Logistics

MARCH 3, 2016

Over the last few decades, larger companies have acquired a vast number of independent third-party logistics (3PL) providers. To some extent, this makes sense. As supply chains have become increasingly global, larger 3PL companies can presumably offer more comprehensive services. While this approach looks smart from one perspective, it has become clear that many organizations can get better services from mid-tier 3PLs.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Freight In The Year Of The Monkey. The world’s second-largest national economy has settled into the Year of the Fire Monkey, an ambitious but devious primate. China’s role in world trade is so large that even small changes can have a broad impact on the international freight industry. So we’ve mapped out five changing Chinese trends that will echo throughout global logistics this year, carving out opportunities for ambitious logistics experts to realize serious gains. 1. “

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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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GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2016

Do you ever watch Undercover Boss? Think back to 2012 when Sam Taylor, CEO of Oriental Trading Company , went undercover in his own company. One of the most surprising parts of the episode showed a warehouse worker using a voice-automated picking system (see video below), and the worker would then scan the product with a scanner on the tip of his finger.

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The Logistics Academy

MARCH 2, 2016

ICC Incoterms 2010. The lecturer taught the class very interestingly with a lot of real case studies. The case discussion made the class very lively. By presenting the Incoterms in diagrams, I am able to remember the terms easily. Cheong Chai Ying, Supply Chain Executive, Leica Instruments Singapore. . The knowledge on the shipment terms are very helpful for my work in logistics.

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Logistics Portal

MARCH 1, 2016

NVOCCs Request SOLAS Compliance Updates from IMO SOLAS is a top topic at the 16th TPM Annual Conference this week.

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Compliance Conference 45

GlobalTranz

MARCH 2, 2016

The oil and gas industry is one of the largest in the world. It is also one of the most innovative, and there are many ways in which it is embracing new technologies and innovations to increase productivity. One of the most important ways that the industry is changing is through the adoption of automation and digitization. Here are some of the ways in which the oil and gas industry is developing, which could have important implications over the coming years.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2016

The use of cloud computing in supply change management is not some dark, forbidden territory any longer. In recent years, the use of cloud-based solutions has dramatically changed how modern supply chain companies operate, and the cloud supply chain management has the potential to level the playing field between all supply chain companies, especially shippers.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

Logistics Network Optimization Software

GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2016

It’s a great time to be in the freight brokering business, and there are plenty of reasons to consider starting your own brokerage now. With an improving economy across the U.S., an increasingly stable and growing industry , and increasing demand for new brokers, you have all the external conditions to become a successful freight broker. We’ve compiled this comprehensive guide and an infographic that will take you through the main steps of launching your business.

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