Tackling the shortfall in staff with knowledge and experience in customs procedures is big challenge says Leigh Anderson, managing director at Bis Henderson Recruitment Skills and labour shortages across the UK’s trade and logistics sectors have been hitting the headlines, most obviously for goods vehicle drivers. Less newsworthy, but equally threatening, is the shortfall in …
The businesses that bring food and drink to our tables are facing a period of fundamental change, unprecedented in its speed and scope, says Louisa Hosegood, digital and strategy director, www.bis-hendersonconsulting.com. Bis Henderson Consulting is working with many leading companies to help them establish what this means for their sourcing, stocking and distribution operating models …
The logistics industry has to start treating lorry drivers with the respect that they deserve if it wants to reverse the working population’s dwindling enthusiasm for a career behind the wheel of an HGV, says Charlie Walker of Walker Logistics The haulage industry has been struggling to attract heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers for as …
Leigh Anderson, managing director, Bis Henderson Recruitment on why the food supply sector seeks yet more high-level supply chain talent. Northampton, UK: “From producers to processors, wholesalers and retailers, the food industry employs many of the sharpest minds in supply chain management. In an industry based on the tightest of margins, where the smallest change …
Why employers should take on an apprentice when they are at their busiest. Adrian Grove, business development director, Qube Learning explains. Dover, UK: “The old saying goes that ‘If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it’ and it reflects on just how much more focused, efficient, and organised we can find ourselves …
Matt Whittaker, commercial director at Bis Henderson Space, on why we need more flexibility in warehousing. London, UK: Economists predict that the UK economy will show a dramatic recovery from the pandemic – but this could be curtailed by a simple shortage of storage space. Our clients tell us of a serious market failure, yet, …
What does a net zero cold chain actually mean; and how, collectively, can we achieve it? Shane Brennan, chief executive of the Cold Chain Federation, tackles this fundamental climate-change issue London, UK: There is a counterpoint at the heart of our industry’s net zero ambitions. An effective cold chain is crucial both for feeding people …
Minimising heat loads, optimising operational practices and employing the most environmentally friendly technology are the way forward for achieving Climate Change Agreement standards, says Dermot Cotter, managing director, Star Technical Solutions. Glasgow, UK: The UK government has set itself an ambitious target of reaching net-zero carbon by 2050. Considering that the cold chain sector contributes …
Matt Whittaker, commercial director, Bis Henderson Space, on the rapid change facing food warehousing. When it comes to warehousing, the food sector presents many unique challenges. It can seem that almost every ingredient or product has different storage needs. Some have to stay cold – frozen, or in various ‘chilled’ regimes. Others, like bananas, have …
How technology can provide answers to the net zero challenge in cold chain facilities. Rob Lamb, group sales and marketing director, Star Refrigeration, considers the journey so far and provides an insight to the future Glasgow, UK: Transitioning towards a net zero cold chain sector makes sense on multiple levels. Not only will reducing energy …
Coldstores: is the the drive for autonomous automation at the expense of customer service? Jon Stowe, managing director of ACS&T writing in this month’s Cold Chain News assesses the future challenges and responses for the coldchain industry The cold storage sector has long been considered a mature market, the not so glamorous part of the industry …
Heathrow, London: Extending London’s low emission zone has ended PML’s plans for expanding its Heathrow base, says Mike Parr, managing director, PML (Perishable Movements. In an open letter to the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, Parr (pictured above) describes the emission zone as a “tax” that is strangling business. “At a time when you are …
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