Picture this: You’re onboarding a new employee fresh out of college, and they have no idea what the difference is between a Broker and a 3PL. Traditionally, it takes about six months, on average, to bring them fully up to speed. But what if there was a way to accelerate this learning process by visually showing how everything in your industry is interconnected? That’s where conceptual models come in—they provide a fast, straightforward way to demonstrate relationships and roles within your business universe. Below is an example from the logistics industry illustrating how key players such as Shippers, Brokers, 3PLs, Carriers, and Consignees interact.
What other items in your universe would you add to this? All the Best, Tucker
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