Upgrade Your Supply Chain Skill Set
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Educational Content for Demand-Driven Logistics & Supply Chain Practices.
Keeping your skill set sharp is essential for getting ahead in the modern supply chain and logistics sector. Not sure what you need to work on? Anil J Vitarana Ph.D of the Containerization & Intermodal Institute shares these 10 tips to help turbocharge your career. From mastering contingency planning to understanding how technology boosts visibility and learning to network like a pro, this is the playbook for upgrading your skills.
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Shippers Get On Board With Air Cargo
As ecommerce soars and global trade accelerates, the demand for air freight solutions is a boarding pass to the future. But can capacity keep up with the industry’s rapid ascent? Experts from International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dimerco Express Group Xeneta and others weigh in. Plus, see how infrastructure upgrades at Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) - O'Hare & Midway International Airports Los Angeles World Airports and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport are supporting the boom.
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The Debate Over Broker Transparency
Last week, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on broker transparency to mixed reactions from fleet owners and brokers. The TIA (Transportation Intermediaries Association) argues that the NPRM ignores the more important issue of freight fraud, calling the ruling "a relic of the 1980s." Which side do you fall on?
Read the full story: Explore the issue.
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Podcast: Best Practices for Cold Storage Management
Effective cold storage management requires a combination of precise temperature control, robust inventory management, and strict safety measures. Gain an in-depth understanding of cold storage best practices in this installment of our IL Education Series of podcasts, voiced by IL AI Audio. By following these tips and strategies, businesses can ensure the quality and integrity of their temperature-sensitive products.
Is Technology Entering Its Human-Centric Era?
Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and automation have dominated the supply chain technology adoption conversation over the past year. But technology alone is not enough, finds the 2024 MHI Annual Industry Report from MHI: The Association That Makes Supply Chains Work and Deloitte . The companies that deploy these technologies most successfully also recognize that supply chains are run by people, and they prioritize this human-centricity.
Read the full story: Find out why.
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