GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 18, 2016

An article published in the Wall Street Journal on September 1st claims that the number of unfilled manufacturing jobs is the highest it’s been in 15 years. Why? Apparently, many workers no longer possess the skills to perform today’s manufacturing jobs. How can Computer Integration remedy this? . An excerpt from the aforementioned Wall Street Journal article highlights a chroni c problem plaguing modern manufacturing operations … computer integration on the manufacturing floor and the loss of j

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Ottawa Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Industries with a need to ship especially sensitive products must conform to higher operational and safety standards, and keeping up with regulations and duties is a full time job. The right logistics partner within the nutraceuticals and beauty industries will have the experience to watch for pitfalls and the creativity to work around new concerns.

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The Logistics Academy

OCTOBER 17, 2016

What is it about lithium batteries that makes them so effective at powering the world around us? What is it about them that classifies them as Dangerous Goods? This infographic takes a quick look at the remarkable technology behind these high-energy power sources and offers tips for ensuring safe and compliant shipping. Source: LabelMaster. Related Training Programme: Handling of Lithium Batteries by Air.

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Apparel Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Fashion trends used to change at a snail's pace, influenced only by monthly magazines and annual fashion weeks. Today, however, Instagram influencers can spin the fashion industry on its head in a matter of hours, and apparel retailers and manufacturers often change their collections every two or three weeks. The fast-fashion phenomenon has created a culture that demands increased speed to market.

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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

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a blog from our friend Augie Grasis who shows us how big data can work to our advantage with dynamic freight pricing. One of the big buzzwords in many industries is “Big Data.” Whether you realize it or not, the collection and use of customer and operational data affect a growing number of our everyday activities, whether it’s the type of coffee we are served at Starbucks, the ad we see in the sidebar of Facebook or the price we pay for an airline ticket.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2016

The manufacturing industry of a country is directly proportional to its gross domestic product (GDP). In the U.S., every dollar spent on manufacturing adds $1.32 to the economy, and the industry supports more than 17 million workers, reports the Deloitte University Press. Meanwhile, the U.S. manufacturing industry faces a serious crisis, the skills gap.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a special guest blog from our friend Jake Tully where he fills us in on the 4 essential things all truck drivers need to do to prepare for the Holiday Season. With the Thanksgiving and holiday season soon upon us, it is expected that many new or inexperienced truck drivers may be on the road to accommodate the influx of products and seasonal fare that has become so ingrained in the social fabrics of our holiday routines.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Since 2014, the shipping industry has suffered numerous setbacks. Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Unlike the all-time highs of 2014, 2017 will reveal an industry on the cusp of restoring order and LTL rates to acceptable, reasonable levels.

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