Technology and analytics are playing an increasingly larger role in business management. Having user-friendly business intelligence tools (BI) that help you manage your logistics activities is also becoming important. Logistics Plus provides its clients with end-to-end supply chain visibility using interactive dashboards, predictive analytics, custom reporting, shipment tracking and tracing, freight invoicing, and global control tower capabilities.
As highlighted in the short video shown below, here are the Top 10 Ways Logistics Plus business intelligence tools can help you manage your logistics:
Yossava Trans Logistics recently nominated Logistics Plus Dubai to handle one of their critical air shipments for a project called “Sambu II Expansion Project PT JGC INDONESIA.”
Project Scope: On short notice, two units of firefighting foam skids and accessories (6 units total) were required to be shipped together to the client. In order to complete the project, the foam skids were needed urgently at the project site. Yossava Trans Logistics and Logistics Plus Dubai teamed up in order to meet the clients needs. The total chargeable weight for the shipment was just over 15,000 pounds.
Project Challenges: Due to the detainment faced from the manufacturing center in Dubai, the project client took matters into their own hands by deciding to visit the factory. Along with the client, the Logistics Plus Dubai team accompanied them to push for the readiness of the cargo. Without a completed product, the factory was unable to provide the cargo dimensions and weight, meaning that no airline could secure or confirm a booking for this over-dimensional consignment.
Project Outcome: The situation quickly became strained when the factory was expected to begin their yearly stock tick the same day, increasing the chance that the two skids needed would not be released in time. Logistics Plus communicated with several department heads at the factory to ultimately get the cargo released. It was then partially packed by noon, but the documents needed to ship it weren’t ready. With Thursday being the last working day of the week in Dubai, the cargo had to be loaded in a timely manner. Finally, by 6:15 pm, Logistics Plus managed to complete the clearance and custom inspections just before the airline cutoff time. The cargo was loaded on board and headed to Luxemburg, before reaching it’s final destination in Jakarta.
From start to finish, the Logistics Plus and Yossava Trans teams were constantly in contact with each other to make sure that this shipment was a success. This project is just one more example of the true teamwork and dedication it takes to meet our clients’ needs.
On December 11th, Logistics Plus Linguistic Solutions (LPLS) hosted its first annual Language Summit at the Logistics Plus Global Headquarters in Erie, PA. The summit consisted of introductions to the LPLS team, three main topics and areas of concern (details below), a Q & A session, an optional tour of Logistics Plus, and a complimentary lunch from The Brewerie at Union Station. In addition to the scheduled events, the LPLS team handed out t-shirts, phone chargers, and other items for the guests in attendance.
The three main topics covered during the summit were:
1.) Demographics of Erie County and the Surrounding Areas The opening topic of the 2019 Language Summit began with a discussion regarding the demographics of Erie County. The approximate population of immigrants and refugees in Erie County is 20,000 people, while the approximate population for immigrants in Pennsylvania is 837,000. The LPLS team noted that they provided services for 33 different languages in the past 24 months within a 90-mile radius of Erie.
2.) Industry Standards and the Accreditation Process Common industry standards for the State of Pennsylvania were the next topic discussed following the demographics conversation. The LPLS team elaborated on all the different certifications and testing required to become a certified linguist. The ten standards for performance and professional responsibility for LPLS interpreters are:
Accuracy and Completeness
Representation of Qualifications
Impartiality, Conflicts of Interest, and Remuneration and Gifts
Professional Demeanor
Confidentiality
Restriction of Public Comment
Scope of Practice (No Medial/Legal Advice or Personal Opinions)
Assessing and Reporting Impediments to Performance
Duty to Report Ethical Violations
Assume Nothing and Ask When in Doubt
3.) Addressing Provider Concerns and Issues Facing the Community The final topic of the Language Summit focused on how LPLS differs from other language service providers and how they meet the needs of their clients. The team covered provider concerns such as no-show appointments, patient choice, cultural sensitivities, common community goals, and budgetary requirements.
The Logistics Plus Linguistic Solutions team would like to thank everyone who attended and participated in our inaugural Language Summit. The LPLS team hopes to make this an annual event, and expand the summit moving forward. Stay tuned for updates regarding next year’s event. Photos from the first annual summit can be seen below.
Best wishes for a joyous holiday season and a happy New Year from the entire Logistics Plus team! As a reminder, our U.S. operations will be closed for the holidays on December 24th and 25th, and on January 1st.
If you worked with us this past year, we thank you for being our customer, carrier, partner, or agent — please tell us how we’re doing.
In case you missed it, Matt Bosko, a Logistics Specialist, was featured in a recent airing of Business Spotlight on WPSE AM 1450/FM 107.1 Radio. Business Spotlight is a 30-minute program airing Fridays at noon. Each segment focuses on a business or organization that is making an impact across the region.
In this segment, Matt discusses his career path at Logistics Plus, his current role for the company, product roll-outs, and more. You can listen to a replay of the interview on the Logistics Plus YouTube Channel below.
Technology and analytics are playing an increasingly larger role in business management. Having user-friendly business intelligence tools (BI) that help you manage your logistics activities is also becoming important. Logistics Plus provides its clients with end-to-end supply chain visibility using interactive dashboards, predictive analytics, custom reporting, shipment tracking and tracing, freight invoicing, and global control tower capabilities.
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