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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. There are several possible ways to eliminate this form of energy wastage.

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Top courses to upskill manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Digital transformation has quickly become an essential part of any successful business strategy which has also resulted in a skills gap. Investing in an ERP system and other business systems is an expensive exercise and by not investing resources into training and education, manufacturers will not get the full return on investment.

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A Guide to Optimizing Your Inbound Freight Management 

GoShip Blog

One error can cause significant delays, fines, and other expensive fees. So how do you optimize inbound freight management? How do you create a streamlined process for your inbound freight management? Not only does this save you from delays and unnecessary expenses, but it also improves efficiency.

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What Is an Agile Supply Chain?

FourKites

The COVID pandemic may have been an extreme example of what can go wrong, but it also underscored the importance of planning and decision-making in the event of sudden disruptions that upend the normal working of the complicated modern supply chain apparatus. How to Create an Agile Supply Chain Model.

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Are your L&D programs reaping the outcomes you need?

UL EHS- Sustainability

But the most successful learning and development teams also understand how to measure the success of each training course and react accordingly. The best training strategy in the world can’t fix operational issues. Evaluate existing and new training options that eliminate the knowledge or skill gaps 5.

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6 Benefits of Applying Useable Data in Logistics For Continuous Improvement

GlobalTranz

Performance management is basically how an organization manages potential problems and maintains standards within the workforce. For example, drivers are expected to arrive on time, maintain docking schedules, and avoid dead time. However, you must exercise caution to make sure you do not damage your vendor-shipper relationship.

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Key Factors to Consider When Planning and Designing Warehouses

Logistics Bureau

For example, if speedy delivery is a part of your service strategy (which is often the case in today’s on-demand environment), you will either need to locate your warehouses close to customers, or close to the facilities of your preferred carriers. Your distribution strategy too, will have a bearing on network optimisation.