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Decision-forcing cases for logistics: practicing logisticians to overcome ‘wicked problems’

Logistics in War

note: on occasion, LIW examines the art of training and educating logisticians. LIW is privileged to have Dr Bruce Gudmundson, USMC University, discuss a teaching method very relevant to training leaders in ways to overcome ‘wicked problems’ in war. A military logistician is a study in contrasts.

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How to Boost Worker Productivity by Promoting a Positive Mindset

GlobalTranz

days lost due to absence, according to a study by Willis Towers Watson. Workplace stress is partly physical, and exercise is one of the best antidotes for the physical component of stress. Stress alters body chemistry in a negative way, whereas exercise tends to promote a more positive chemical balance.

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‘Photography became my blood’

World Food Programme Logistics

34 young refugees participating in the WFP Storytellers training in Bidibidi settlement, Uganda. “I My journey to be who I am today started with a training, just like the one you are on now,” he says. “As Bullen and Spike were reunited after ten years during the 2018 WFP Storytellers training in Bidibidi.

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A Lean Leadership Pocket Card

The Lean Thinker

The article, in turn, summarizes (and slightly updates) Spear’s findings from his PhD work studying Toyota. I remember walking through a facility with a group of managers on the way to the area we were going to see. Throw them away if you aren’t willing to train to them, mistake proof to them and reinforce following them.

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The ‘So What’ of my experiences in East Timor – Reflections on East Timor by a Logistics Unit Commander Part 4

Logistics in War

At the operational and tactical level, East Timor may not be a great case study for combat arms officers however for the logistician, there are lessons to be learned at every level from the Commander Joint Logistics down to the private soldier. Training. And this is more than the biennial Exercise Talisman Sabre. Cost-capture.

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How to Get Your Forklift License: The Ultimate Guide [New in 2020]

Conger

What do I need to study? Because in this post, we’ve put together everything you need to know to get trained, certified, and land your first forklift driving job. Chapter 2: Where to Get Forklift License Training: All Your Options Explained. Chapter 3: Forklift Training Topics: A Sneak Peak at What You’ll Learn in Class.

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Continental commitment by African Governments to school feeding

World Food Programme Logistics

Training on food safety and quality (here, in Kenya) is a crucial element of school feeding programmes. Photo: WFP Photo Library Cost-benefit analysis studies carried out by WFP and partners have shown that every dollar invested in school feeding programmes can yield up to 10 dollars in improved health, education and productivity.