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𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Staffing expenses can greatly impact the logistics industry’s bottom line. From recruitment costs to onboarding and training, each stage has significant expenses. Key Points: - Recruitment Costs: Hiring through external agencies can cost up to 25% of an employee’s salary. Internal HR teams also incur significant costs, with HR manager salaries ranging from $91,000 to $120,000 annually. - Job Advertisement Fees: Platforms like LinkedIn charge $1.20 to $1.50 per click, and Monster charges $249/month for job postings. - Background Checks: Costs can reach up to $80 per test, increasing for positions requiring high-security clearances. - Onboarding and Training: New hires can take up to 26 weeks to reach full productivity, with onboarding costs including IT equipment and training courses easily reaching $1,000 to $2,000 per hire. - Total Employee Costs: Employer costs can be 1.25 to 1.4 times the base salary due to additional expenses like benefits and bonuses. Optimizing Staffing with Zavi Solution: - Cost Reduction: Zavi Solution offers remote staffing solutions, reducing staffing costs by up to 53%. - Efficiency: Our candidates can start within two weeks, significantly shortening the hiring process. Real-World Success: Flexport reduced recruitment costs by 40% using an outstaffing model, and Migway increased its staff by 35-40% while cutting costs by 35%. Optimize your staffing strategy with Zavi Solution today!

Canada's road to zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) is accelerating! A recent study by Natural Resources Canada projects that the number of zero-emission MHDVs will reach 414,000 by 2030 and 2.4 million by 2040 to meet federal targets. This rapid growth will require substantial investments in charging infrastructure, estimated at $47 billion for public charging alone by 2040. Key insights: Public MHDV charging ports: From nearly zero today to 41,000 by 2030 and 275,000 by 2040. Private and fleet depot charging: Crucial for early adoption, with 1.1 million ports needed by 2040. Grid upgrades: Estimated costs of $26 billion to $294 billion from 2025 to 2040. Major urban areas like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver will require extensive infrastructure. This transformation will not only drive sustainability but also pave the way for significant economic investments and innovations in the trucking industry. Let's gear up for a zero-emission future! #ZeroEmission #TruckingIndustry #EVs #SustainableTransport

🚨 Attention all supply chain professionals! 🚨 The looming strike by Canadian Border Services Agency workers could shake up the game. ⏳ Brace yourself for potential delays, service disruptions, and the dreaded picketing. 🚧 Meanwhile, over in Singapore, rising shipping container costs and port congestion are throwing a curveball at global trade. 📦✈️ And let's not forget the nitty-gritty of compliance when it comes to importing fresh produce into the US. 🍎🛃 Stay ahead of the game and keep those supply chains resilient! 💪 #SupplyChain #GlobalTrade #Compliance #StayAhead

Let's talk about a hidden truth in the job market. Have you ever seen a 'Remote' job listing, only to discover on further reading that it's actually 'Remote for now... then in-office' or it’s a 'hybrid job' or perhaps the best - 'Must live within 30 miles'? Unmasking this common illusion can be quite a revelation. In my humble yet straight-to-the-point opinion, this is nothing short of deception. It's like wrapping an empty box with attractive gift paper. If a candidate's first interaction with your company reveals a lack of honesty, the trust shatters instantly. And trust, my friends, is something that even the most qualified candidates seek above all other incentives. The message you are sending is harsh: zero ethics, zero integrity within the first few sentences. It’s a glaring red flag indicating that you’re ready to mislead potential hires and possibly treat employees unfairly. Honesty is always the best policy. Don’t hesitate to state the facts - if the job isn’t fully remote, don’t list it as such. Let's strive for transparency, not trickery. What's your take - how has misleading job listings affected your job search or your organization? At Zavi Solution remote means remote, nothing is hidden.

Freight Brokerage Industry in a Downturn: 2024 Shaping Up to be Brutal The freight brokerage industry is facing a rough ride in 2024. There's been a steady decline in the number of active brokerages, with the net change (difference between new and inactive ones) consistently negative throughout the year so far. Here's a breakdown: Steep Decline: January (-512) to June (-265) saw a continuous drop in active brokerages. Worst Since Great Recession: This is the steepest decline since 2008-2011, with the only worse period being 2013 when surety bond minimums increased. This trend has analysts worried. Kevin Hill of Brush Pass Research even suggests it could be remembered as the "Great Freight Depression" if the market doesn't rebound soon. What's Next? With closures outpacing new businesses, the industry is headed for consolidation. The hope is for market stabilization and eventual recovery, allowing for renewed growth. Here's what this means for you: For Shippers: You might have fewer brokers to choose from, potentially impacting service and pricing. For Carriers: Finding loads through brokers could become more challenging. For the Industry: Expect to see a shakeout, with some brokerages merging or going out of business. Stay tuned for further updates on the freight brokerage industry's health! That is why we want to help small and medium-sized businesses survive during challenging times by outsourcing their operations.

Arnold Transportation Folds Due to Parent Company's Woes Texas trucking company Arnold Transportation ceased operations after its parent company, Pride Group, went bankrupt in March 2024. All 157 employees were laid off. Financial Ties Strangled Arnold: Acquired by Pride in 2022, Arnold apparently wasn't profitable and depended heavily on its parent for resources. When Pride filed for bankruptcy, Arnold's access to funding dried up. Efforts to sell the company failed, leaving no choice but closure. This case underlines the dangers of a subsidiary being too reliant on its parent company's financial health. I'd love to hear your thoughts on Arnold Transportation's situation. Do you think there were other options that could've saved them? We think remote staffing could save their cashflow by decreasing operational expenses by 50%.

Imagine a highway built of ice, spanning through the barren Canadian wilderness, delivering goods to the remotest corners of the country... Canada, with the world's second-largest landmass, is home to an intricate 1.4-million-kilometer logistics network that includes 10 ports and 18 international airports. But the crucial fabric that ties its far-reaching ends together? A system of ice roads! Delving deeper...During the chilly winter months, this land of lakes and rivers transforms into an icy terrain ideal for trade routes. Think of them as seasonal highways gliding over frozen bodies of water, reaching out to isolated communities otherwise cut off from the rest of the world for most of the year. This is the Canadian logistics industry. Flexible. Resilient. Unique. So, the question is... have you ever heard of anything quite as remarkable in the world of logistics? Time to share your surprising finds below!

🚚💼 Exciting news from Trucking HR Canada (THRC)! The latest Labour Market Information (LMI) snapshot for the first quarter of 2024 has been released, revealing growth in the trucking and logistics sector. “Our sector's labour supply saw significant growth in the first quarter of 2024, with a sharp increase in active job seekers,” shares Craig Faucette, chief program officer at Trucking HR Canada. “This is particularly encouraging for employers seeking to fill unfilled positions and expand their workforce.” 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: 📈 Employment Growth: Despite a 1.5% decrease from the previous quarter, total employment in trucking and logistics reached 763,800 workers, marking an impressive 51,000 employee increase compared to Q1 2023. Transport truck drivers saw the strongest growth, with an additional 32,600 drivers employed in Q1 2024. 💼 Labour Supply: The total supply of labour, including both employed and unemployed individuals, steadily increased to over 807,000 in Q1 2024. This reflects an eight per cent rise from Q1 2023, with nearly 60,000 new participants joining the sector's labour pool. 🔍 Unemployment Data: The report also highlights a notable increase in unemployment, with 10,000 more individuals actively seeking jobs in trucking and logistics occupations compared to Q1 2023. Labour Market Information (LMI) serves as actionable intelligence, providing valuable insights into labour supply and demand dynamics. At Trucking HR Canada, our dedicated team of analysts compiles data from Statistics Canada’s Census and Labour Force Survey, supplemented by research directly from employers. Our quarterly snapshots and special reports aim to address the industry’s HR challenges by delivering relevant, accurate, and timely data. Stay informed with Trucking HR Canada as we continue to support the growth and development of the trucking and logistics workforce. #TruckingHRCanada #LabourMarketInformation #TruckingIndustry #LogisticsSector #EmploymentTrends #WorkforceDevelopment

Driving the Future of Logistics in a World of Change Picture this: Your logistics operations streamlined, costs slashed by up to 15%, all thanks to AI integrated seamlessly into your supply chain. Sounds like a futuristic dream? Well, McKinsey reports it's becoming reality for businesses boldly embracing tech change. The road to digital transformation is not without bumps – finding the right tools, integrating them smoothly into existing systems might feel overwhelming, but the rewards are well worth it. But what about the living, breathing people interacting with your business? Agility and customer focus are crucial. With faster, more transparent shipping processes being the expectation, not an exception. The PwC report shows 86% of consumers are ready to pay more for a superior customer experience. A culture of innovation and adaptability is needed to meet these changing demands. The crossroads we stand at in the logistics industry is not a point of confusion, but a launchpad into a future full of opportunities for those daring to embrace change, invest in human and technological resources, and keep their finger on the pulse of market dynamism. At Zavi Solution, we’re not just observers of this transformative period. We’re active participants – delivering top-notch remote staffing solutions to help logistics companies like yours navigate the challenges ahead. Change is here, and it's accelerating. Are you keeping pace? How is your organization staying competitive? Let's dive into this discussion below.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿-𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 🚛🌐 In today’s fast-paced world, the logistics industry stands at the forefront of innovation and efficiency, driven by advancements that were once deemed futuristic fantasies. But what's fueling this relentless march towards progress? Outsourcing. The logistics sector is experiencing a paradigm shift. By leveraging outsourcing, companies are optimizing cost-effective strategies and tapping into a global talent pool brimming with specialized skills and innovative solutions. This strategic move enables a more flexible, agile approach to meeting customer demands in real-time, ensuring adaptability in an ever-changing market. 🔹 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Companies report up to 60% cost savings by outsourcing non-core functions. 🔹 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Gain access to professionals with niche expertise, enhancing operational efficiency. 🔹 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: Outsourcing allows businesses to concentrate on their strengths, driving innovation and growth. The surge in outsourcing isn't just about cutting costs or scaling operations; it’s fundamentally transforming the industry. Logistics firms can focus on core competencies while expert partners handle non-core functions, fostering an environment ripe for innovation. This shift presents numerous opportunities for those ready to embrace change. Startups and established players alike are reevaluating their business models, opening doors for collaborations that push boundaries and redefine logistics. Are you ready to explore outsourcing as a strategic advantage for your logistics endeavors? The future is bright, and outsourcing might just be the key to unlocking unprecedented levels of efficiency and innovation in the logistics industry. Let's dive deep into this transformative trend and shape the future together! 🚀 Maximize Your Logistics Potential! Discover how [Your Company Name]’s remote staffing services can revolutionize your operations. Get in touch today to learn more about our bespoke solutions tailored to your needs. 📧 Contact us at: info@zavisolution.com 🌐 Visit: zavisolution.com #Logistics #Outsourcing #Innovation #RemoteStaffing #GlobalTalent #Efficiency #BusinessGrowth