Bis Henderson Group, the ‘talent-to-solutions’ supply chain services company, has realigned its four core business units – Recruitment, Consulting, Academy and Space – in a bid to create an integrated and cohesive force capable of meeting the ‘omnipresent’ needs of the logistics sector. In line …
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Back to the future of supply chain
A student led conference exploring the future of supply chain management was the grand finale of a week long series of events at the University of Huddersfield held to celebrate European Supply Chain Day. Third year NOVUS students organised the conference with expert industry speakers from Arla, BiS …
Opportunity for 17 new apprentices
Jungheinrich UK has embarked on its largest single recruitment initiative for young apprentices with the creation of 17 positions in the company’s Customer Service organisation. Steve Shakespeare, Jungheinrich’s Director of Customer Service says: “Similar to many UK industrial sectors, …
Temporary worker problem for logistics industry
Temporary workers who lack even the most basic skill sets cause logistics companies more problems than they solve at peak times With the British public apparently set for a record breaking online shopping spree in the run up to Christmas, a shortage of good quality temporary warehousing staff …
NOVUS wins European Supply Chain Excellence award
NOVUS, the degree scheme designed to encourage tomorrow’s supply chain professionals, is a proud recipient of a European Supply Chain Excellence Award – winning in the Training & Professional Development category. Nick Hewer – Countdown presenter and Lord Sugar’s right-hand man on The …
UKWA welcomes government apprenticeship announcement
The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has warmly welcomed today’s (Friday 21 August) government announcement that 59 new apprenticeship standards have been approved and is actively encouraging members and non-members alike to contact the organisation with views on the standards for apprentices …
NOVUS student named 2015 Sustainable Visionary
Ronan Keane, a logistics and supply chain management student on the University of Huddersfield NOVUS scheme, has won ReFood’s Sustainable Visionaries student scholarship competition. The leading food waste recycler awarded Ronan the title following a rigorous six-month judging process. He takes home …
Logistics Guild portal: big benefits for Life on the Move
The Logistics Guild has launched its exciting new web site, www.thelogisticsguild.com - offering big benefits for ‘life on the move’. This portal to a world of exciting opportunities will enhance careers, through connecting members with routes to relevant skills and qualifications. It is also the …
Earning a living wage
John O’Reilly, operations director at Flex Recruitment Plus, examines how to meet the challenge of a National Living Wage The Chancellor’s surprise announcement in the Summer Budget to introduce a “national living wage” of £7.20 per hour for workers aged over 25 from next April is good news for …
