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CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY
SHIPPING DANGEROUS GOODS (DG) is a complex and high-risk activity, leaving professionals at various levels of organisations looking for information, searching to find answers or simply trying to stay on top of the latest trends, issues and regulatory changes. Addressing this common challenge was a driving force behind the creation of DG Exchange, the global dangerous goods industry’s first digital community. DG Exchange is a one-of-a-kind platform where supply chain and business professionals can
related to dangerous goods and further empower themselves to improve supply chain performance, compliance, safety and profitability within their organisations. DG Exchange offers a wide range of opportunities to: - Access insightful content and share/request sources - Attend educational events and training sessions - Engage with peers through open forums and other networking opportunities.
Groups: this is where users can discover resources, members, events and conversations centred on key dangerous goods topics – regulations, training, lithium batteries, technology in the supply chain and supply chain management. Events: DG Exchange will host live virtual events throughout the year as well as on-demand webinars on a range of supply chain topics. Resources: DG Exchange will be a home for articles, blog posts, infographics, podcasts and more, to help users stay up to date with the latest DG issues, trends and best practices. Forums: Users can engage with other members by asking questions and participating in ongoing discussions about specific hazmat-related topics. Member directory: Users can find and connect with community members located in specific regions of the world, who have specific areas of expertise or similar job roles or focus areas.
connect and share ideas and information
So what exactly can users find in DG Exchange and how can it help make their hazmat transport operations safer and more efficient? DG Exchange provides a range of opportunities for members to engage, learn and connect around the key trends and challenges impacting the dangerous goods industry.
RANGE OF TOPICS Dangerous goods transport isn’t just one subject – it’s more like a university where every topic has its own curriculum and requires its own level of expertise. That’s why the DG Exchange offers five distinct groups where
PLATFORM • ROB FINN, VICE-PRESIDENT OF LABELMASTER, INTRODUCES A NEW COMMUNITY FOR DG PROFESSIONALS THAT WILL HELP THEM SHARE, LEARN AND NETWORK
DG EXCHANGE PROVIDES A WINDOW ON A WORLD OF EXPERTISE, OPINION AND KNOWLEDGE
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