CM Labs as mentioned in Port Technology:
Port disruptions stem from many sources and can have a serious impact on operations.
Labour disputes, accidents, equipment failures, geopolitical tensions, sudden weather changes, and other disruptions may range in severity, but they all carry the same consequences: reduced productivity, lower profitability, and increased risk.
This is where simulation training can make a difference. A high-fidelity simulation training system—consisting of simulators, equipment training packs, and instructor tools—recreates realistic scenarios, enabling equipment operators to develop real-world skills without incurring the usual costs, time commitment, and risk associated with learning on live machines. A simulated crane’s cables sway in the wind, respond to real-world physics, and can recreate issues that operators frequently—or occasionally—encounter in the field.
While simulation training cannot prevent a pandemic or control the weather, it can help equipment operators prepare for unexpected scenarios and respond with speed and skill. When confronted with the next disruption, equipment operators trained on simulators are better equipped to mitigate delays, safety risks, and any associated costs.
Simulation training provides five key benefits over traditional methods, which help to better prepare workforces for unexpected disruptions or spikes in volume.
A highly trained and experienced workforce helps shield ports from the effects of disruption.
[…]Inexperienced operators in the field naturally slow down operations.
[…]In addition to bringing novices up to proficiency quickly and with minimal disruption to operations,
simulation training can also help experienced operators refine their skills and efficiency.
Simulation training can support ports during crises, but it also helps prevent them.
[…]The rollout of new heavy equipment at a port can be both a boost and a drag on productivity.
[…]We encourage you to read the full article detailing the 5 ways simulation training minimises shipping disruptions and helps terminals overcome workforce shortage in Port Technology’s magazine edition 152, p7-10.
