Electronic Inventories Are Coming - See Six Different Tools at IAM’s Digital Inventory Demo Days

More and more clients are requiring electronic inventories including the world’s largest buyer of household goods moving services, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).  On April 26 and 28, IAM will be hosting six different digital inventory virtual demonstrations so you can see what is on the market and find the right inventory solution for your company. Maximize the value to your company by arranging to attend all sessions so your team can compare and contrast the strengths of each tool.

Digital Inventory Demo Days

U.S. DAB at Dispatchers Convention

By Chris Lantz

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the IAM U.S. DAB Social Hour at the 46th Annual Dispatchers Convention. What a fantastic turn-out!

If you are not yet a part of the IAM U.S. DAB Mover Group and have any questions about joining or being involved, please do not hesitate to reach out to a DAB member or look at the IAM web page.

Portal Magazine

In every issue of the Portal, we invite our authors to share their experiences, success stories, learning experiences, and vision with others in the moving and forwarding industry. In addition to our regular columns, feature articles for each issue are united by a central theme. 

Support Industry Education in Honor of IAM’s 60th Anniversary

Did you know that IAM is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2022? In honor of that milestone, IAM is asking for $60 donations to the Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Fund. IAM hopes to raise $60,000 USD in 60 days to support students and industry professionals worldwide. Read more about this important initiative.
 

Donate today!

 
IAM is currently accepting applications for college/university scholarships as well as industry training program scholarships. Be sure to visit the AFWSF web page for more information.

Walkboard Wisdom

Are You Talking About Shipment Tracking Devices?
By Justin Moyer

By now, everyone has heard about Air Tags and to be aware that they could be added to customer’s household goods to track their shipments. The incident that triggered this discussion was a DOD customer being given misinformation about the location of their goods being multiple states away when the tracker was showing a much shorter distance. This led to much discussion by advisory groups, associations, industry, and within individual agencies. Most of the discussion was around the van operator and customer service teams making sure to be completely transparent regarding the location of the customers’ goods.

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U.S. DAB Advocacy Task Force

By Stephen Weitekamp

There are numerous benefits to being a member of an industry trade group like, IAM’s U.S. Domestic Asset-Based (DAB) Mover Group. Benefits include networking, education and training, industry updates, and Advocacy. The DAB Management Board has established an advocacy task force with the goal being a voice for the DAB on issues that our membership finds important to the success of their businesses.

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Member Spotlight

Justin Moyer

Justin Moyer has worked in the industry for 25 years, starting as a Seasonal Move Associate for Hilldrup while attending college. Upon graduation, he moved into the office and has held the positions of Move Coordinator; National Account Manager; Manager, 3^rd Party Relocations; and Director of Government Services.

Stephen Weitekamp

Stephen J. Weitekamp has spent his professional life working in the moving industry. He has been active in California Moving and Storage Association (CMSA) for over 30 years. He has served at both the Chapter and State level of CMSA since 1988. He was elected to CMSA’s Board of Directors in 1991 and elected Chairman of the Board for the 2001-2002 year. Since 2006, he has served as President of CMSA.