Ocean cargo terminals facing new training challenges
Logistics Management
MAY 19, 2020
Navis captured some unexpected intelligence in its recent survey about the complexity of training from remote locations.
Making Drivers Happy with Elisabeth Barna
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 12, 2024
She offers public speaking and media training for professional truck drivers and emerging leaders. EAB Strategies provides public speaking and media training for professional truck drivers and emerging leaders. Barna excels at amplifying the voice of the transportation and logistics industry through compelling storytelling.
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Vast Majority of Workers will Join or Stay with an Employer who Prioritizes Physical Safety – Survey
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Recent survey reveals investing in workplace safety technology is critical for employers’ ability to recruit, train and retain a workforce.
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Transaid scores training success in Uganda
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 5, 2021
An independent assessment of international development organisation Transaid ’s Professional Driver Training Programme in Uganda has found that 100% of trainees felt the knowledge and experience acquired during the training equipped them with the necessary skills needed to enter the job market.
Discover 4 Use Cases for Applying AI to Your Recruiting Processes
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2019 Warehouse/DC Operations Survey: Tight labor and space pressures drive a technology surge
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
As this year’s survey results show, respondents are rolling up their sleeves and coping with change by leveraging additional technology, as well as by increasing attention on training, pay rates and data quality.
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Top Transportation Technology Trends
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 4, 2023
However, their predictions are based, in part, on a survey of more than 250 global shippers and logistic service providers. The survey covered what technologies they are currently using as well as their planned investments. McKinsey & Company, a worldwide management consulting firm, has done the same.
ATRI Survey Highlights Trucking Industry’s Top Concerns
Penske Move Ahead
OCTOBER 26, 2021
The annual report is based on ATRI's vigorous surveying system, a cumulation of responses from truck drivers, motor carriers and other industry stakeholders. For the past 17 years, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released its yearly report on the top issues facing the transportation industry.
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Transporeon Carrier Survey: Spot Market Benefits Amid Pandemic Gloom
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 15, 2020
Transporeon has presented the results of European Road Carrier survey: Findings point up an urgent need for digital investment amidst pandemic gloom. Fuel consumption monitoring, eco-driver training and transport route optimization are amongst measures currently employed by a majority of respondents as part of their efforts in this area.
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Ocean cargo terminals facing new training challenges
247 Customs Broker
MAY 20, 2020
As noted in Logistics Management earlier this week, Navis recently surveyed over 165 of its customers to explore the impact made by COVID-19 on ocean cargo… The post Ocean cargo terminals facing new training challenges appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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CCJ's 2022 State of Diesel Technicians report
Commercial Carrier Journal
JUNE 1, 2022
CCJ surveyed parts and service technicians around the country about salary information, job satisfaction, training and more. See what they had to say as the industry stares down a historical shortage of skilled repair persons.
7 Tips for Training New Maids & House Cleaning Employees
WorkWave
JULY 29, 2019
You also need to hire and provide training for cleaning staff while concentrating on growing your business and meeting quality standards. Here are seven tips for training new maids and house cleaning employees. Cover Basic Training With Strategic Team Scheduling. Concentrate on Soft Skills.
The impact of new technology on manufacturing education
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JULY 24, 2023
New skills requirements in manufacturing Companies are investing in learning and on-the-job training as the most common workforce strategy to deliver business goals. This can help remove some of the barriers between work and learning and is an effective way to deliver training whilst reducing disruption to employees’ regular work.
Survey Says: Visibility is the Main Goal
Blue Grace Logistics
MAY 15, 2018
The survey conducted by Deloitte and MAPI, included more than 200 different manufacturing organizations. Above all else, the survey shows the main reason why manufacturers are looking into a digital supply network; end to end transparency. This represents the top challenge for 30 percent of the survey respondents. .
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What’s the gig economy mean for the warehouse labor market?
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 8, 2023
In the recent Lucas Systems Voice of the Warehouse Worker survey, nearly 3 in 4 (74%) warehouse workers were at least somewhat likely to take a pay cut to work at another company with more technology tools to help them do their job. User-defined training is a wave of the future that workers are embracing.
Small Manufacturers Play Critical Role in Securing the Supply Chain
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 11, 2019
The survey was conducted by ISACA and the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) in August 2018, captured responses from 167 participants from across ISACA, DMDII and Manufacturing Extension Partnership stakeholders. Three-quarters of U.S. manufacturing firms have fewer than 20 employees and 98% have fewer than 500.
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Gartner Survey Reveals 17% of Chief Supply Chain Officers are Women
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 22, 2020
s 2020 Women in Supply Chain Survey among 177 supply chain professionals, 17% of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are now women – a 6% increase compared to 2019 and the highest rate since the first edition of the survey in 2016. AWESOME partnered with Gartner to develop the survey and recruit participants. Stiffler concluded.
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7 Distribution Operations Issues Highlighted in Industrial Distribution’s 68th Annual Survey
GlobalTranz
MAY 15, 2015
The results have been tabulated for the 68th annual Survey of Distribution Operations. By identifying the most pressing concerns in the industry, the survey provides statistics and conclusions which the distributors can use to help maintain their business evolution in our technology based world. Demographics.
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Prioritising Automation to Mitigate Workforce Shortages
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 15, 2024
Study findings also revealed that working time flexibility (35%) and adopting the latest technologies (34%) were the top strategies for attracting workers, while on-the-job training and education compensation (35%) and higher pay (34%) were the top strategies for retaining workers.
Nafta Survey
Automotive Logistics
JULY 30, 2018
Nafta Survey August 2018 1) Do you agree with President Trump’s assertion that Nafta is “the worst trade deal ever made”? * Yes No Verification Please enter any two digits * Example: 12 This box is for spam protection - please leave it blank : The post Nafta Survey appeared first on Automotive Logistics.
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The CTO Perspective with Mario Paluzzi
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 1, 2022
Below are some of the insights that Mario shared: PwC’s recent report from titled “ Digital Trends in Supply Chain Survey 2022 ” suggests that not every company is getting a good ROI on their technology investments. There will be less clerk work and more data science work so employees must be trained for their new role.
Cardinal Health’s Perfect Implementation
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 7, 2023
It was an IT-led implementation where a planning model was developed, the solution implemented, and then planners – who had not been sufficiently prepared and trained – were expected to use a system significantly different from the legacy systems they were familiar with. Implementing supply planning solutions is hard. Count them!
This Week in Logistics News (July 15 – 21)
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 21, 2023
However, the largest supercomputer in the world for AI training has just been unveiled. employees will participate in training that would help them safely serve our customers if there is a labor disruption. employees will participate in training that would help them safely serve our customers if there is a labor disruption.
Half of Large CV Fleets Could be Hybrid or Electric by 2025
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 2, 2023
(NYSE: IOT), a pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, today announced new research, revealing that over half (55%) of physical operations leaders surveyed in the UK and Ireland could have a hybrid or electric fleet by 2025, rising from 42% currently.
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The three biggest risks in logistics
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
A survey series by the Logistics Hall of Fame in cooperation with the logistics insurance broker Schunk Group looks at the current risks facing the logistics industry and how companies are preparing against them. The survey shows the current mood in the logistics industry and is not representative of the industry as a whole.
Challenges Facing Procurement Leaders
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 9, 2018
A clear vision is a necessity to manage a global supply chain, yet 65% of chief procurement officers report having limited visibility beyond their tier-one suppliers, according to a new survey from Deloitte. Chief procurement officers should define a clear strategy and vision for digital transformation that is action-oriented.
Germany Ahead of UK in Digitised Supply Chain, Says Survey
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 24, 2018
A new survey analyses the maturity levels of large UK and German companies in their efforts to digitise their supply chain ecosystems – with a focus on sustainability and transparency drivers. The survey among 150 supply chain decision makers* reveals a major difference between Germany and the UK. Methodology.
This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7)
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 7, 2023
According to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers plan to spend a collective $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 The survey indicates that 81 percent of Americans will celebrate the holiday and spend an average of $192.01, the highest figure on record.
Listening to the Voice of the Warehouse Worker –5 Factors Impacting Employee Attraction and Retention
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 25, 2022
Our survey found nearly 3 in 4 (74%) warehouse workers are at least somewhat likely to take a pay cut to work at another company with more technology tools to help them do their job, including more than half (52%), who are extremely or very likely. Make tech training a core part of the operation.
Industry 4.0: Building the right skills to meet the factory of the future
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JUNE 27, 2022
It does present a training requirement, the need for new skills for industry 4.0 Ongoing training initiatives. Rollout ongoing training opportunities. Technology also enables more efficient training. This is where technology comes in – to monitor the success of a training programme and identify areas of improvement.
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The importance of a unique learning experience
UL EHS- Sustainability
APRIL 2, 2020
Have you ever received workplace training that was irrelevant to your role? You need to create personalized learning paths and automatically push training out based on a variety of employee data points – time employed, job role, department, or anything you can pull from an HR/employee system.
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The Best Supply Chain Company You Have Never Heard Of
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 18, 2022
Their associate engagement survey allows Ferguson to understand the driver’s impacting engagement across their 31,000 employees. The survey focuses on four engagement questions on advocacy, pride, satisfaction and commitment. 56% of employees surveyed were engaged. Training is also clearly important. Conclusion.
How Changing Climate Conditions Affect Project Cargo Transportation and What to Do About It
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2023
In 2022, the Washington Post made a statement that buckled roads, warped train tracks, and expanded bridges were a stark reminder of the growing need to adapt quickly to a warming planet. Project cargo weight on these possible compromised roads and railways should be a concern even with DOT route surveys.
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Artificial Intelligence In The Warehouse Is Coming Sooner Than You Might Think
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 29, 2021
Preliminary results from a Lucas-commissioned survey of 350 companies in the US and UK found that the majority of the companies are already employing AI in one way or another within their warehouses and distribution/fulfillment centers. In the past, some of this data may have been used for short term purposes (debugging, training, etc.),
Industry Outlook: Manufacturing Trends
Trinity Logistics
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
DIFFICULTY FINDING LABOR DIVERSIFYING WORKFORCE TECHNOLOGY IS TAKING OVER INCREASING CYBERSECURITY CARBON NEUTRALITY BUILDING RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS DIFFICULTY FINDING LABOR Manufacturers are still struggling to find labor, with a recent Deloitte survey estimating that the manufacturing sector will be short 2.1
Five ways to upskill your HGV drivers
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Road transport is a heavily regulated industry so there are naturally several mandatory training requirements, depending on the work being carried out. HGV training and recruitment expert, Driver Hire Training , has revealed some top tips for keeping your drivers’ skills fresh. 2: Upgrade Licences. 3: Specialist licences.
Could gamifying music in warehouses unlock morale and boost efficiency?
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 12, 2024
Almost nine in 10 warehouses pop on the tunes for their workers, as a survey of employees by music licensing company PPL PRS found that of those that don’t, the majority (89%) wish they did. Over half (55%) of warehouses are playing pop – but a tenth of the workforce would rather listen to rock.
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34th Annual Salary Survey: Salary growth slows, tasks soar
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 6, 2018
More than 500 qualified respondents to our “34th Annual Salary Survey” report that their salaries moved up only incrementally last year. This year’s survey again draws the most feedback from successful logistics managers who have been climbing the executive ladder for some time. Respondents reflect. Uneven compensation.
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Mates in Mind Support Employee Mental Health
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 14, 2020
They specialise in providing training and support for staff and employers to raise awareness, improve understanding and address the stigma that surrounds mental health. Over the next month, Mates in Mind will run nationally accredited Mental Health First Aid training with participants from all Palletways’ sites across the UK.
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Multiple Variable Standards: The Brains Behind Your Labor Management System (LMS)
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
If so, MVS is a form of work measurement designed to gauge the time it takes for a trained worker to accomplish a specific task to an acceptable level of performance. Training your LMS to be smart enough to deliver the productivity you expect can be a complex operation. Spotting areas for further training. What to Measure.
Are your Customs brokers any good in HS Classification?
Globalior
APRIL 4, 2020
Our findings suggest that… There is a good chance the Customs broker classifying your product was never properly trained, does not know enough about your product and does not have the necessary tools needed to classify your products for import correctly. In many of the brokerages included in our study – the average was 1.2
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2018 Warehouse/Distribution Center Equipment Survey: Automation & Robotics Lead Robust Outlook
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 1, 2018
If there were one clear-cut conclusion to be drawn from our “2018 Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Equipment Survey,” it would be that the outlook for spending is bullish. At the same time, the survey revealed growing interest in the use of relatively new types of technology, including robotics, drones and smart glasses.
Digital transformation for Africa’s manufacturing and distribution CIO and CFO
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Investing in digital transformation training. There are essential benefits from different types of training needed for digital transformation. Sure, train software use, train software system-admin, all essential, but just as important is to expose the implementing techies to your business. Return from digital investments.
How Shippers can Navigate the Supply Chain Talent Shortage
CH Robinson Logistics
AUGUST 19, 2021
You need an ongoing commitment to keep your staff well-trained on technology that is constantly evolving. Instead, look for a TMS provider that incorporates highly trained people and proven processes. Gartner, 2019 Digital Talent Gap Survey. Plus, recruiting is only part of the talent challenge.
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