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3 Ways to Benchmark to Boost Supply Chain Performance

Logistics Bureau

If you’ve never done a benchmarking exercise before, read on. If, for example, you are concerned about the pick rates in your warehouse, or your transport costs, or your inventory accuracy, benchmarking can help you because it can show you exactly where your performance is compared to others in your industry. Informal Benchmarking.

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Raising Productivity in Logistics Operations: The BHAG Approach

Logistics Bureau

As I explain in a YouTube video on this subject, I recently saw a good example of how a BHAG can galvanise a workforce and make a dramatic impact on productivity. They did a benchmarking exercise with us and we found that the industry standard was about 40 lines per hour. A Compelling Reason to set a BHAG.

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WorkWave Isn’t Quarantining Our Culture of Continuous Learning

WorkWave

Email or video updates are shared weekly by our CEO, Dave Gianetto, informing employees of our progress, goals, and recognizing the amazing work being done across the organization. With that shift in mind, we created and shared collaboration guides to all employees to help exercise and improve these new skills.

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What You Should Know About eForwarders and Why Importers Eventually Leave

Dedola Global Logistics

A common issue we’ve heard from shippers is that their cargo is sitting at the port for too long before it’s picked up and moved to their warehouse or distributed to clients or other locations, leading to the accumulation of demurrage fees. The importer must exercise reasonable care when making entry. Wait Times .

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What You Should Know About E-forwarders and Why Importers Eventually Leave

Dedola Global Logistics

Wait Times A common issue we’ve heard from shippers is that their cargo is sitting at the port for too long before it’s picked up and moved to their warehouse or distributed to clients or other locations, leading to the accumulation of demurrage fees. The importer must exercise reasonable care when making entry.

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What You Should Know About E-forwarders and Why Importers Eventually Leave

Dedola Global Logistics

A common issue we’ve heard from shippers is that their cargo is sitting at the port for too long before it’s picked up and moved to their warehouse or distributed to clients or other locations, leading to the accumulation of demurrage fees. The importer must exercise reasonable care when making entry. Wait Times .

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Forklift Safety Training: The Ultimate Guide

Conger

lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. Picking up a Load. Did the operator check their end swing when turning?