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The final blog in KSM Transport Advisors’ “12 Traits of Highly Profitable Trucking Companies” is here! Learn how leaders of transportation companies can influence profitability through a humble management style.

The final blog in KSM Transport Advisors’ “12 Traits of Highly Profitable Trucking Companies” is here! Learn how leaders of transportation companies can influence profitability through a humble management style.

🚚 From 18-Wheeler to Railroad Tracks: A Trucker's Take on "Productivity, Supervision, and Morale" 🚂 As a veteran truck driver with 18 years at Sysco, I never thought I'd find parallels between my world and the railroad industry. But Daniel Katz's book blew my mind! 🤯 Here's why every transportation professional should read this: 👉 Productivity Hacks That Work Across Industries 👉 Supervision Strategies That Don't Derail Morale 👉 The Universal Language of Worker Satisfaction 🔍 My Top 3 Takeaways: 1. The importance of clear communication (Just like coordinating a multi-stop delivery route!) 2. How small gestures can boost team morale (Reminds me of our break room coffee chats) 3. The ripple effect of good leadership (Think: How one smooth-running shift impacts the entire supply chain) 💡 Whether you're hauling freight or managing a fleet, this book offers insights that'll keep your career on track. 📚 FREE ACCESS ALERT! 📚 You can read this gem for free on the Internet Archive: https://lnkd.in/gXbhpF2b (copy and paste) Question for my fellow road warriors: What's one leadership lesson from your years behind the wheel that could apply to any industry? #TruckerWisdom #LeadershipLessons #TransportationIndustry #BookReview #FreeResource

One of our primary goals at Fleet News is to help fleet decision-makers become better leaders. The role of the fleet manager has become far more strategic and the person in the hot seat needs to be able to form strategy based on the goals and future plans of the broader business, know how to influence and engage key stakeholders, learn new skills and adapt to a changing environment. In all these instances, they - you - are the ones leading the discussion. You are people managers and change managers; you consult on energy usage and funding options; you are supply chain managers and you are the crucial juncture within a business where all departments – finance, HR, procurement, legal, operations – meet. For far too long, fleet managers have been seen as disposable, a role which can be outsourced. And some companies undoubtedly still feel that way. Thankfully, many others have realised that a high-quality professional fleet manager offers numerous benefits for their business. Cost, legal compliance, CSR, wellbeing, risk, decarbonisation - all are strings to the fleet manager’s bow; all are opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation by having an outstanding fleet operation. Our latest report will help you on that journey to outstanding leadership, with continuous improvement. #fleetleader #fleetnews #fleetmanagement #fleetmanager #fleet

Unlocking Operational Excellence: Key Qualities of a Top COO Are you aiming to elevate your organization's operational efficiency and drive growth? Discover what sets an exceptional Chief Operations Officer (COO) apart! Our latest blog post delves into the essential qualities that make a good COO indispensable to any business. 💡 Key Insights Include: - Operational Expertise: Mastering the intricacies of day-to-day operations. - Efficiency Focus: Streamlining processes for maximum productivity. - Strategic Planning: Crafting and executing winning strategies. - Financial Acumen: Balancing cost management with quality output. - Technological Proficiency: Leveraging technology to enhance operations. - Customer Orientation: Ensuring operations align with customer needs. 🌟 Whether you're a current COO, an aspiring leader, or a business professional looking to understand the core of operational excellence, this blog is for you! #Leadership #OperationsManagement #COO #BusinessExcellence #OperationalEfficiency #LeadershipDevelopment #StrategicPlanning #ContinuousImprovement

When I talk about the management rut, I like to equate it to a person walking on railroad tracks. They step on the wood planks in between the rails and walk at a comfortable pace. They’re following the direction of the tracks, looking down, and not seeing much in front of them or anything to the side of them outside of the rails. By doing that, they don’t have the vision to look at the various factors that could be affecting what they’re doing. If they’re not looking at the sky they won’t know if it’s going to rain. If they don’t look behind them, they might not know a train is coming. When they’re walking within the railroad tracks, they are in a rut because they’re not looking at anything other than what’s right in front of them. If you are not taking the time to move outside the rails of the railroad tracks to talk to people, understand their concerns, and work for the betterment of the company, you are not going to be an effective manager or leader. Too many times, people are oblivious to the reality that surrounds them. If you’re walking down the railroad tracks and hear a sound in the distance, you need to make a choice between staying on the tracks or getting off before the train hits you. The sound of the train coming is your wake-up call, but it’s up to you to decide what to do next. #PursuitOfExcellence #MarcHelm #Leadership #Rut #ManagementRut

There has to be a more productive and efficient way of doing this.... This what this particular General Manager thought to himself. You see, he had a few problems on his hands: 1. 600 bales of trash were sitting on-site which were unsightly to the eye 2. They were pulling employees, usually on the weekends, to haul the bales themselves to a landfill 3. The rising costs of bale wire, fuel, fleet maintenance, and more importantly TIME were hurting his bottom line They weren't sure who or where to turn to. They just knew something had to change. During our initial conversations and site visits we discussed other customers with similar situations. We exchanged ideas on what worked and what didn't, and strategically laid out a roadmap for success. Weeks and months of collaboration turned into a system that has helped this customer get closer to their desired results much quicker than anticipated. If you're wondering, yes there are more efficient ways to manage your waste & recycling program. In this case there was pain the GM could see - 600 bales, and there was also latent pain that he couldn't see and didn't know he had until we started having conversations. Do you like having more time to spend on other responsibilities that need your attention? Would showing your leadership team that you helped develop a better solution while increasing the bottom line demonstrate how valuable you are to the company? What's stopping us from conversing and re-imagining your situation?

I saw this quote and had a physical reaction 🤮:  “Leadership is your ability to hide your panic from others.” It's attributed to Lao Tzu - an ancient Tao philosopher. This surprised me so much that I dug into it and found it was probably coined by an Australian Rugby coach 🏉.  Now, that makes more sense. I can easily see this line of thinking in a sports context, and it reminded me of the film The Replacements. There's a scene where Shane “Footsteps” Falco talks about being afraid of quicksand:  https://lnkd.in/g5kFrBfZ “You're playing and you think everything is going fine. Then one thing goes wrong. And then another. And another. You try to fight back, but the harder you fight, the deeper you sink. Until you can't move... you can't breathe... because you're in over your head. Like quicksand.” But, in that scene Shane shows his vulnerability in front of everyone. He talks about it, shares the burden with his team, and makes space for not only his fear, but their's as well. Now that is leadership I can get behind.  Communicating about fear is the antidote to panic. Once we talk about it, we can support each other, problem solve, and take action. Together. This is one of the most powerful moments in cinema (fight me on it 😠). And it might be one of the most concise descriptions of what it can feel like working in logistics. At the same time, its an incredible display of what true leadership looks like. I'm not sure what film won best picture in 2000, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't this one ... and that's a travesty.  As we prepare to be better leaders in 2024, what underrated movies inspire you? #leadership #authenticity #vulnerability #shipping #logistics

Have you ever found yourself overreacting to a perceived risk? I've certainly been there. When leading a shipyard, we faced a concern about ships potentially toppling over due to te cradles holding these vessels sinking into the soil. The initial reaction was alarm and a costly solution was selected. But then we decided to "go to the gemba" – the actual workplace. Standing next to the ships, the risk felt less daunting. By measuring and observing, we realized our initial assumption was incorrect. The ships were stable! Key takeaway: Never make decisions based on assumptions. Always visit the scene first to get a clear understanding of the situation. It could save you time, money, and unnecessary stress. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 👋 Hi, I am Michel. I help manufacturers increase their margins by: 1️⃣ Making a short and simple plan 2️⃣ Taking action and implementing effective habits If you are ready to execute with excellence, then let's have a chat. #culture #leadership #manufacturing #transformation #operations #operationalexcellence Follow me to see all my posts.

When times are tough, sometimes you must make difficult decisions. In this blog, John Spence encourages you to face challenges with a sense of urgency. #efficiency #productivity #quality #costreduction