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How To Use the Off-season as an Opportunity To Offset Business Costs

WorkWave

The best companies understand how to leverage this extra time to plan for the rest of the year. For example, a coffee shop might add seasonal hot chocolate to their menu, until tourists return with the warmer weather. They might host educational workshops, complimentary seminars, or other public events. Embrace Technology.

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How to Secure Your First Supply Chain or Logistics Job

Logistics Bureau

The following examples bear some exploration to see if they might be for you. In the United Kingdom, for example, the Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Transport Operations (CPC) is highly valued among enterprises that run in-house transportation fleets. Buyer or Purchasing Agent.

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What Canada’s New CARM Project Means for Importers

Now, That's Logistics

For example, importers will be able to classify their goods, submit ruling requests, and reconcile any payments with the government. The company hopes to be able to offer several seminars, webinars, and other training opportunities to importers that want to learn how to navigate and use the new portal.

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How Data Can Improve Last-Mile Delivery

Shipchain

Below is an overview of the benefits of data as well as examples of how it has helped companies with their final-mile distribution. For example, a manager struggling with late deliveries can review delivery route data and find out that a specific route is causing these issues, and can then suggest an alternate course to take.

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LTL Weight and Inspection Grows: Shippers Who Misrepresent Freight need to know the Consequences

GlobalTranz

In other words, using Carrier A to ship freight that weighs X pounds at an example cost of $100 could be cheaper than the cost of trying to get a cheaper price by incorrectly giving Carrier B the weight and sizes of X pounds that would cost $90. All shippers want to get their freight to customers as soon as possible.

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Maritime Cyber Attacks “Up by 900% in Three Years”

Logistics Business Magazine

Speaking during the 2020 Port Security Seminar & Expo, a week-long virtual conference organised by the American Association of Port Authorities, Rizika said that since NotPetya – the virus that resulted in a US$300 million loss for Maersk – “attacks are increasing at an alarming rate”.

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HVAC Leads | 10 Powerful Strategies For 2022

WorkWave

Someone has expressed interest in your product or service by filling out a form on your website, attending a webinar or seminar, or responding to an ad. Lead generation refers to how your business obtains leads for your sales team. Keep reading to learn more about how to get HVAC leads. A lead is a potential customer.