TALC News

Freight Logistics - driven by demand, or a driver of demand?

info@talc.com.au — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:39:00 GMT

Freight logistics is almost always presented a "derived demand" from patterns of consumption i.e. the more consumption, the more need for freight movements. However, a different view is being developed in Europe and the USA. Freight logistics is so all pervasive in urban and regional economies that the location of terminals, ports, distribution centres and the like are actually shaping demand patterns, urban planning and regional development.

SAVING A BILLION LITRES OF DIESEL A YEAR - IT'S POSSIBLE

info@talc.com.au — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 02:11:00 GMT

A proposal in front of the Australian Government offers to save a billion litres of diesel fuel a year in Australia, all through simply changing driver behaviour on the roads and railways in the freight logistics sector. It can be done over a five year period and will add enormously to the professionalism and capabilty of truck drivers and train drivers across the nation; as well as assisting in carbon emissions reduction and savings in fuel costs.

The future of social/email interaction

info@talc.com.au — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:59:00 GMT

With the transport and logistics industry largely being dominated by email for interaction and collaboration between industry members, the uptake of social media within the industry is both slow and seemingly redundant. Why bother when email will suffice? What can social media do for Transport and Logistics?

Combining the massive 'reach' and interactivity of social media with email functionality can provide immense benefits for all in the T&L Industry.

9 Universal Principles of Viral Websites

info@talc.com.au — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 03:59:00 GMT

What do viral websites all have in common with one another? How might you be able to achieve a viral website? Read on..

Why Feedback and Filters are Necessary in Social Media

info@talc.com.au — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:38:00 GMT

We’ve all experienced that person who’s talking on his cell phone in public, in a voice that’s way too loud — on the train, in a restaurant, or walking down the street, screaming into the mobile, oblivious to the effect he’s having on the crowd nearby.

We rarely experience this with a land line phone. That’s because when we talk on a land line phone, “There’s a small percentage of our voice that’s fed back to us. It’s called “sidetone,” according to former Bell Labs scientist Dr. Steve Crandall. About 18 decibels of sound (the loudness of a whisper) comes back to us to give us an indication that our voice is being heard on the other side of the connection. When we have that feedback, we are less apt to make a spectacle of ourselves.

Why Small Businesses Shouldn’t Take Social Media for Granted

info@talc.com.au — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:53:00 GMT

It seems like social media is everywhere these days. But the 2010 Business Monitor United States report — commissioned by UPS — shows that when it comes to small- and medium-sized businesses, social media is still a missed opportunity. A mere 24% of respondents said they’ve received sales leads from social media, with just 1% citing it as a factor for business growth.

Social Media for Business: The Dos & Don’ts of Sharing

info@talc.com.au — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:24:00 GMT

Just as you create branding guidelines and key messaging guides, so too should you dedicate time to creating your social media personality. There are multiple combinations that you can use to increase your brand visibility and converse with your customers.

Informal Training - the elephant in the room

info@talc.com.au — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:42:00 GMT

50% of all training in T&L takes place outside the formal VET system. It occurs on the job, through mentoring, coaching and via private training providers. It includes industry accreditation and personal development. It does not involve TAFE colleges. Yet Government mainly focuses its efforts on TAFE and formal training - what about the other 50%?

SKILLS ECO SYSTEMS - ACADEMIC MUMBO JUMBO OR REVOLUTIONARY IDEA?

info@talc.com.au — Sun, 30 May 2010 05:34:00 GMT

New ideas emerge from everywhere in complex systems. It's a positive aspect of human society. It also raises challenges for the way we look at things. In the world of skills and learning a new idea has emerged over the last 10 years - seeking to redefine our understanding of the way we do things. Is it real, or is it just another academic thesis?

T&L Skills Council leads on Budget 2010

info@talc.com.au — Fri, 21 May 2010 04:56:00 GMT

The T&L Skills Council has been mandated to pick up a range of new skills initiatives in the 2010 Commonwealth Budget. Geoff Gwilym, the CEO of the Skills Council, highlights the key points.