POST CATEGORY : Management

From Rideshare to Freightshare: A Look into Uber’s Latest Service Offering

The ride-sharing app known as Uber has set its sights on shipping and logistics in recent years. In the same way that Uber has disrupted the taxi industry, the app is looking to do the same to freight shipping.

Uber Freight app

A new service known as Uber Freight pairs truck drivers and independent fleet managers with suppliers and retailers that need to move large shipments around the country, helping drivers make more efficient use of their cargo space.

As promising as this logistics model may seem, Uber Freight remains a work in progress. Learn more about this new service and how it could impact the shipping industry going forward.…

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How has the Military impacted Logistics?

Throughout the past decades, the military helped revolutionize the world of logistics in a myriad of ways. Since military equipment and supplies must be transported from one place to another, it’s hugely important to create a comprehensive, fast and dependable logistics system that would work and deliver the value and results to support defense efforts nationally and internationally.

Military logistics

photo credit: The U.S. Army / Flickr

Key transport, warehouse management systems and logistics software have been a core component to the success of the modern day military.

RAND defines military logistics as, “Logistics—the transfer of personnel and materiel from one location to another, as well as the maintenance of that materiel—is essential for a military to be able to support an ongoing deployment or respond effectively to emergent threats.…

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Tips On Selecting The Right Freight Forwarder

International freight forwarding and transportation can prove to be intimidating without the right professional agent taking care of all the shipping logistics down to the last detail. A wide range of businesses take advantage of freight forwarding services resulting in their ultimate success.

Freight forwarding

The world is ever-evolving. It’s rapidly becoming reliant on promptness, cost-efficiency, supply chain optimization, and consistency of service not only for those responsible for shipments but the importers/exporters and anyone involved in the supply chain. It makes it imperative to select a freight forwarder versed in international and domestic logistics. See this https://incodocs.com/blog/guide-choosing-the-right-freight-forwarder/ for guidance on making your decision.…

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The Corona Pandemic and the Heated Election: Which Industries Will Stay Afloat?

The economy was never going to be the same again with the outbreak of the coronavirus. We can all agree that the pandemic has had severe effects on the international economy.

Woman wearing mask

It has negatively affected the stock market and service industries like the travel and hospitality sectors. With all the travel restrictions and lockdowns in most countries, it was ever going to be business as usual. Even some of the most reputable firms have had to lay off workers to cut down costs. Several professional soccer teams had to convince their players to take a pay cut.

Unpredictable Future

If the coronavirus wasn’t enough, the 2020 elections came up to remind us that we aren’t yet done with the year 2020.…

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4 Things Your Business Needs to Perform Remotely

Working remotely has never been a universal process for so many people until now. Therefore, as people adjust to the ‘new normal’ longer term – after the initial transition almost overnight – businesses are asking themselves just what exactly they need to ensure steady progress and growth.

Busy remote worker

SaaS Software

The very first thing on the agenda for businesses is Saas HR software. Removing the need for users to install anything themselves, cloud-based HR software means that there is no physical housing of data so that you can just set it up quickly and effectively.

However, it also means that the system is fully accessible 24/7, no matter where you are.…

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The Importance of Risk Culture: A Guide for Businesses

Company leaders must embrace a safety-first culture to ensure the welfare of employees.

When it comes to workplace safety, it’s often easy to see what went wrong after the fact. It’s also easy to see warning signs of trouble and ignore them.

Embracing risk culture

Additionally, it’s easy to spot safety problems after someone gets hurt. However, you can make your workplace safer by nurturing a risk culture that thinks of safety first.

Safety-first risk management culture encourages open and upward communication. This kind of culture promotes the sharing of knowledge and best practices.

It’s also committed to ongoing improvement. Furthermore, a safety-oriented risk management culture is committed to ethical and responsible practices.…

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I Don’t Have an Address for My Business, What Can I Do?

It’s a problem for contractors, small business owners, remote workers and self-employed individuals alike. You attempt to register for a service or listing space and find you’re being asked for your business address, but you don’t have one. Worse still, your customers may be asking for a contact address. How unprofessional does it look if you’re unable to provide a business address?

Virtual business address in UK

In all likelihood, you’ll have an address you live at and work from, and you may be tempted to use this address. But in many cases, this isn’t appropriate.

You may not own the property, your residence may be temporary or you might not want your personal address tied to your business.…

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5 Important Features of a Team Collaboration Software

Team Collaboration software is the ultimate source to boost your team’s productivity while the members work from home and connect virtually. It can lead to better bonds, cooperation and innovations for your organization.

Team collaboration software

Many such software have been launched that claim to be the best collaboration tool. But unless you evaluate the features thoroughly, you may not be able to decide which team collaboration software is best suited for your organization.

There are some key features that make a team collaboration software effective and impactful. Here’s what you should look before investing in a team collaboration software.

1. Real time conversations

A huge advantage of using team collaboration software instead of traditional email is the fact that users get a combined platform for all types of interactions – be it email, instant messaging or video conferencing.…

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Ethics and Success in Business

The top objective of any business has always been to make profits. Till recently things like ethics and CSR were largely considered unnecessary overheads. However ethics have become much more relevant in recent decades. The objective of doing business is unchanged. What’s new is the mindset that ethics leads to profits, and their absence leads to loss.

Ethics

Here is a look at some examples that illustrate the value and importance of ethics for entrepreneurs, and also their application.

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Dr. Jill Young of South University’s College of Business says that the most important aspect of ethics is integrity. If integrity is well demonstrated, other components of ethics flow naturally.…

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Top 5 Challenges Healthcare Providers Face Today

Over the years, people’s attitudes towards healthcare have evolved. Thanks to technology and changing consumer needs, there are so many new opportunities for hospitals and practices to optimize their processes and explore new ways of improving care.

Healthcare provider

That said, here are some major challenges facing the healthcare industry today:

1. Invoicing and payment processing

Payment processing is a tedious but essential step in ensuring a practice runs as smoothly as possible. Inconsistencies in your payment procedures will not just cause inconvenience to patients, but also slow down your cash flow

Providing patient-friendly billing statements and payment protocols is critical to increasing the speed of your collections.…

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