How can a logistics operation gain the skills needed for smooth growth in an environment of uncertainty? John O’Reilly, operations director at FlexPlus, explains the ‘Flex Way’ for achieving a ‘flexible universe business model’ to mitigate risk and future-proof your business. A sustained …
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Farrall’s announces senior management team restructure
Farrall’s Transport, the Cheshire based logistics service provider, has announced changes to the company’s senior management team. The move follows a sustained period of exponential growth within the business that has resulted in the procurement of additional facilities to the company’s portfolio, …
Is it really so hard to see why drivers are difficult to find?
The driver shortage is critical, it’s not getting any better, and it is not so difficult to see why, writes Mike Farrall. It’s not about the money. Good rates are being offered across the industry, but I believe the problem is more closely related to the way drivers are regarded and treated. Do we, …
10,000 pallets of shared user space on the M25
BiS spaceXchange, the warehouse brokerage service, has announced the availability of up to 10,000 pallet spaces at a fully serviced, state-of-the-art warehouse just north of the M25 in Hatfield. The secure and fully resourced facility lends itself to short or long-term agreements and is …
Driving performance through engagement
Bernard Molloy, ‘Logistician of the Year’ and global industrial director at Unipart Logistics, outlines his belief in people, their innate desire to create value when truly motivated, and the notion of ‘performance through engagement’. At Unipart Logistics we design, operate and …
Further staff development at Prohire
Three employees from Staffordshire-based vehicle hire and fleet management specialist, Prohire Plc, have just completed Level 5 City & Guilds Management Diplomas. The nine month assignment-based diploma course is designed to help Senior Managers, Department Heads and other Middle Managers …
Lessons in logistics and supply chain
Andy Kaye asks: why are so many young career seekers unaware of the incredible opportunities open to them in logistics and supply chain - do careers advisors need lessons in logistics and supply chain? Part of the reason behind establishing NOVUS and its two innovative 4-year Supply Chain …
Ireland gets BITO’s full storage solution range
BITO has expanded its sales force into Ireland. From the beginning of January 2015, Belfast-based Stephen Finlay will be representing BITO’s full product range, including their 164 page “Fast Track” product catalogue. Stephan Finlay, who has 25 years’ experience in the storage and materials …
Step into the future of logistics & supply chain
Access has launched two important new white papers looking into how converging trends are shaping the future of logistics and strategic supply chain developments. ‘Step into the future of logistics’ examines how current trends are changing logistics. E-commerce has significant implications for …
