In June 24, 2016, an establishment know as Molida shipping agency was setup in American Samoa to serve as an agency for Matson Inc. I was approached by one of the family members whom I 've known for a long time to work for the local agency. The usual process (as I thought was expected of me) was conducted in a professional manner. In mid August of 2016, I submitted my resume and on the same day I was given the job. A few concerns were raised by myself in respect to the new establishment as to what is expected of me. My first alarming thought was "I know nothing about shipping agency", however, it did not seem to matter in this point of the hiring process. A few weeks passed and not a word of training neither my pay was a subject matter. The …show more content…
All other confidential information shall remain between her and the Directors unless there 's a need internally to inform others. -The operations team, two of the staff, are to ensure the schedules and all estimated arrivals and departures have been communicated to the appropriate local governmental officials on time and in a timely fashion. Operations team are to communicate what the vessel requires to enter and exit local port. -Customer service, an individual, will ensure that all customer is cared for and are informed of the schedules of the vessels and current situation. Customer service is also liable for including the releases and all proper documentation for the customer prior to any parcel release. Customer service is to inform customer of what may and may not be transported on the Matson vessel and to include all hazardous materials in a daily report. -Matson Shipping Line is to contact Molida shipping agency of all cargo 's, vessel situation reports, crew list and all that applies to operation for local agents. Matson Shipping line are to obtain booking for local agents and to control cargo imported and exported from each island on the South …show more content…
This definition applies to not only personal communication among friends or relatives, but to business situations where you may be communicating with a co-worker one-on-one or in a meeting with several or more people. The key here is clarity. Good Communicators Generally Do Good Work Good business communication helps get the job done well, on time and on budget. The boss or team member who can communicate objectives, reasoning and step-wise tasks in a concise and coherent manner contributes more to a company 's success than one who does not. These communicators are highly valued in today 's complex and competitive business world, and are often earmarked for promotion and increased responsibility."(Communication, 2016) The above cite had been used at one of our meetings. To some of the team the communication is rather just an easy everyday task. However, when informed that one team member from one side of the South Pacific saw the context he/she thought it sounded rather rude. The point related to the communication was to be aware of what you are communicating not everyone may understand the content of your email especially when we all are from different
MAINTENANCE: Keep our station and boats running and looking great. Preventative maintenance, material condition, and house-keeping are the responsibilities of everyone.
Power of buyers High, because of the low switching cost in change shippers and buyers are price sensitive so they could lead price war. Threat of substitutes Low, because ocean shipping is optimal choice for big and heavy cargo, air transport is too expensive and only attract buyers that are time sensitive. Rivalry among existing competitors High, because of the similar services among the container shipping industry, particularly MOLs, is a big pressure on Meli if it takes the acquisition. o SWOT Analysis • Strengths - Strong financial position of Meli: continuous profit from 19952007.
Pramanik Containers Pvt Ltd. Was established in 1977 by Bansilal. The idea of manufacturing aerosols cans was proposed over a drink and it later on turned into serious venture. Bansilal used to socialize and also grabbed the opportunity to turn the need his business. It was a sole supplier to ABC Pharma and created a value on its own through excellent product quality and fast service. During 15 years it had approximately 100 customers from which 15 contributed to the 80% of the total orders. Pramanik used to manufacture aerosol cans with the help of high-speed fabrication machines that could produce around 25 cans per minute. It manufactured cans according to the customer requirements like the dimension and length of the aerosol. The printing department had to decorate cans according to the customer specifications and this required high capacity machine which had an
This theory has been subject to many articles and studies in the communication and social departments. Indeed, studying this theory can help us understanding human relations in interpersonal communication. Each of us has been one day confronted to uncertainty, whereas in initial encounters, or moving to a new a new place, or beginning a new work.
The initial investment also involved creation of solutions designed to help the company navigate the challenges in the shipment industry. In line with its long term growth strategies, the company has created an innovative, enabling environment that encourages teamwork and rewards success. Case in point is the heavy investment in the tools and equipments like the chassis, trucks and fleet management solutions. In an effort to achieve its corporate objectives, the company has also come up with several custom solutions that have gone a long way to meet and exceed client’s expectations in regards to transportation, warehouse storage and freight trucking needs. The company will continue with its mission to offer high quality services in the following key
Operations management focuses on carefully managing the processes to reduce and distribute products and services. Related activities include managing purchases, inventory control, quality control, storages, logistics and evaluations. A great deal of focus is on efficiency and effectiveness of processes. Therefore, operations management often includes substantial measurement and analysis of internal processes. Ultimately, the nature of how the operations management is carried out in an organisation depends very much on the nature of products or services in the organisation, for example, retail, manufacturing, wholesale and etcetera.
Oman Shipping Company S.A.O.C. (OSC), unified in 2003, has the knowledge to deliver maritime conveyance to Omani Exim trade and increase Omani maritime civilizations to make it different from others in the region. Oman shipping company concealments areas like vessel operations, maintenance, crew supervision, vessel checkups, bunker procedures, etc. The company is also intricate in ship owning, rental and technical supervision activities through its subsidiary corporations: Oman Charter Company S.A.O.C., Oman Ship Management Company S.A.O.C. and Oman Container Line S.A.O.C. The shipping chief continues to look for areas for growth that straight benefit Oman and augment its budget. OSC is possessed by the Government of Oman with the Ministry of Finance and Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C. holding 80 per cent and 20 per cent stakes, correspondingly. For the company, working excellence is
Interpersonal Communication in an Intercultural Setting Cultural growth in the twenty-first century has heightened the emphasis on interpersonal communication in an intercultural setting. As our world grows, expands and becomes increasingly more interconnected by various technological advances, the need for effective interpersonal communication among differing cultures has become quite clear. Due to the advancement of technology in today's world, a world in which some businesspeople are involved in transactions with other businesspeople in faraway countries, the call for knowledge of intercultural communication within this setting has become a reality. Interpersonal communication is a form of communication that involves a small number of people who can interact exclusively with one another and who therefore have the ability to both adapt their messages specifically for those others and to obtain immediate interpretations from them (Lustig et al, 1993). Although interpersonal communication is usually thought of as being perf!
d. There are professional and trained crews which can be hired by the shipping company
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company, (MTCC) was incorporated in 1980. The company was established with the objective to contribute towards the development of infrastructure and transport service in the country. Since then MTCC has positioned itself as one of the strongest business entities in the country with a diversified range of products and services, with a work force of over 1090 employees across the country. Today the company offers a diverse range of services such as construction and project management services, logistical operations, modern transport services, engineering and docking service and a plethora of reputed product as, Yanmar and Suzuki marine engines, Hamilton propulsion system, Castrol lubricants, Sigma protective
One’s career, school life, and even socializing are affected by communication. If you do not know how to communicate, you probably do not have many friends. Communication has been used since the days of the cavemen. When the cavemen learned to communicate they greatly increased their hunting potential. When they learned to communicate on the hunt and before the hunt, they caught much more game then when they were just randomly running after the animals with spears. In school, if teachers and students could not communicate well, how would anything ever get done? In a business, communication is the most important ingredient. Working at a corporation at a higher level, you deal with hundreds of important emails, meetings, phone calls, and other forms of communicating with your co-workers.
In logistic industry, they have been through lots of challenge in worldwide market. As the containerization of the global economy scopes, a phase of development and explanation, ports find themselves inserted in ever changing commercial environment where logistics is the forefront. Thus, this industry reaches a phase of maturity and rationalization due to the process of logistic on land.
A high-context person is slow in getting to the point and does not foresee to have to be very specific. Thus, preference for indirect message is more marked, being specific about unpleasantness is particularly embarrassing in a relationship culture .in opposition Low-context individuals are quick to get to the point. However low-context and high-context communication takes place in every society and culture; cultures differ in the degree of context considered in business communication. High context culture in which people are deeply involved with others and where indirect messages with deep meaning flow freely, while low-context cultures are highly individualised, partially alienated, fragmented cultures in which there is little involvement with
The Danish Container Ship called Svendborg Maersk was departed from Rotterdam, the Netherlands on 13 February 2014 at exactly 1530H to Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Container Ship was sailing on its way to Suez, Canal and subsequently going to Far East. The Master expected that the weather condition on the route is worst but the ship was prepared in accordance with the crew members’ experience and the company’s heavy wheather checklist.
As in all aspects of personal and professional life, having effective communication is a key element of success. Effective communication can benefit your relationships with people. By conveying your message and integrating them as a member of the team and not just a subordinate leads to better production. By effectively communicating you can clearly define job responsibilities and expectations. The better you are able to communicate the less likely organizational turnover of personnel will occur. Supervisors and leaders in the professional workplace find that the most important factor in advancement and retain ability is effective communication. Senior level executives and human resources managers are stressing the importance of communication and providing more training for mid-level management. Emphasis is placed on communication being clear by being transmitted strongly.