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The Performance Review as a Tool for Mentoring

Material Handling and Logistics

The review process should be much more than just a ‘check the box’ kind of exercise.

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How to Protect Supply Chain from Cyber Attacks

3PL Links

People who operate in the supply chain ultimately communicate through alternative channels, even in the presence of dependable systems, applications, and other tools at their disposal. As a result, you must exercise extreme caution when selecting each partner, making sure they have sufficient security procedures and resources in place.

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Using Data to Improve Supply Chain Operations

Material Handling and Logistics

Cloud-based supply chain management tools, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are expected to figure prominently in future supply chain operations. Mistrust of data and analytics tools is not just a supply chain and logistics issue. Getting There.

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“95 Thesis” on Kaizen Events and TPS

The Lean Thinker

Kaizen events (or whatever we want to call the traditional week-long activity): Can be a useful tool when used in the context of an overall plan. 1 There are times when any specific tool is appropriate, and there are no universal tools. Kaizen tools included. Every tool, technique, etc.

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Freight Benchmarking: What Is It? Why Do It?

Logistics Bureau

Freight benchmarking enables you, over time, to get a handle on pricing norms for the trade lanes you use. Firstly, if you plan to benchmark as a one-off exercise now and again, you might engage a specialist team of consultants to execute a project for you. The Pros and Cons of Procuring a Benchmarking Tool.

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Walking Ramp in Air

20Cube Logistics

Many times it has been seen that clothes become a tool through which a person expresses himself/herself. They must be handled with care, otherwise because of their nature, they may get easily damaged. While dealing with this industry, shippers and transporters are also aware of the vast range of goods that they need to handle.

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Logistics Challenges Involved in Home Services and How to Overcome Them

Locus

This can prove to be a daunting exercise without the right software and tools. Handling shortages: Resource availability is dependent on many conditions and shortage is common, especially during peak season or black swan events such as the pandemic.