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Empowering Logistics Excellence: Key Insights from Our Global Learning Event

The first Contract Logistics Learning Week brought together over 25,000 employees across 100+ sites worldwide
11/19/2024

At CEVA Logistics, our commitment to operational excellence and continuous professional growth remains a top priority. The 1st Contract Logistics Learning Week, held globally, demonstrated this commitment by uniting over 25,000 employees across 100+ sites worldwide. This dynamic week of learning, innovation, and collaboration showcased how we are enhancing our team's skills to meet evolving customer needs and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

A Global Learning Experience

The event, which spanned across all regions, brought together participants from different teams representing diverse countries. With 17 webinars in multiple languages, employees gained practical insights on both hard and soft skills, ensuring that learning was relevant and tailored to regional needs.

One of the standout elements of the event was the innovative use of Meta Quest 2 devices for immersive, hands-on training. Employees were able to explore CEVA Logistics Warehouse, CMA CGM Depot, Containerships, and Terminals virtually, providing them with invaluable insights into our operations from a fresh perspective. This innovative learning experience, along with Lean activities and workshops, ensured a comprehensive, engaging training week.

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Core Learning Themes: A Hands-On Approach to Growth

The Contract Logistics Learning Week placed a strong emphasis on practical skill-building and innovative methodologies. The event highlighted over 70 e-learning modules covering hard skills, as well as immersive bootcamps, designed to drive impactful learning. These activities helped employees not only to understand but to actively apply new tools and strategies in real-world scenarios.

The Contract Manager Portal sessions were pivotal in driving knowledge on key logistics tools. Workshops focused on Lean techniques and soft skills development were integral in fostering both operational excellence and leadership skills.

As part of CEVA’s broader Learning & Development strategy, the event also underscored the new Logistics Academy offering, which is designed to equip employees with the skills they need to thrive in the logistics industry. By offering a flexible schedule for on-site activities, employees could engage in training activities that best fit their schedules while still participating in global learning opportunities.

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Key Takeaways: The Impact of Learning

The Contract Logistics Learning Week was not only a chance for employees to gain new knowledge but also a platform to reinforce CEVA’s dedication to employees’ development and customer satisfaction. The new skills, tools, and strategies shared during the event are expected to drive enhanced service quality, allowing us to respond more effectively to customer needs.

The learning environment fostered a sense of community and collaboration, which inspired participants to keep improving both personally and professionally. Employees expressed how empowering it was to see CEVA’s commitment to their development, reinforcing the company’s reputation as a forward-thinking employer.

Innovation and Customer Benefit

Innovation was at the heart of the learning week, with immersive experiences and the introduction of Meta devices encouraging creative problem-solving and operational improvements. As a result, employees are better equipped to tackle the challenges of the ever-evolving logistics landscape, directly benefiting our customers with enhanced efficiency, responsiveness, and satisfaction.

The week’s focus on cutting-edge technologies and practical tools enables our teams to better anticipate and respond to the evolving needs of our customers. By mastering Lean methodologies, soft skills, and dedicated tools to key logistics profiles - as Contract Managers, employees are now positioned to deliver an even higher standard of efficiency and responsiveness. This ensures that our customers experience faster, more reliable service, reinforcing CEVA’s reputation as a customer-centric logistics partner.

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Looking Ahead: A Culture of Continuous Learning

The success of the 1st Contract Logistics Learning Week marks just the beginning of an ongoing journey. As CEVA continues to invest in learning and development, we will ensure that our teams are equipped with the right tools and skills to drive success, not only for ourselves but for our customers.

The event was a testament to the value of continuous learning and its role in driving both operational excellence and a dynamic, engaged workforce. With a vibrant learning community, we are ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow, today.
 

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