Royal Leamington Spa, UK: Tina Chander, partner at law firm, Wright Hassall, explains how the government’s Job Retention Scheme works and what furloughing staff means for business. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is designed to help businesses that would otherwise be forced to lay off staff in the face of the unprecedented disruption caused by …
The coronavirus epidemic has been fuelled by public hysteria with government doing little to damp this down instead putting in place measures likely to do massive harm to economic performance, says Dean Stiles, joint editor, www.globalcoldchainnews.com. “Governments are prone to folly. When stupid decisions are made rarely is there any admission of mistake. Instead governments …
London, UK: The corona virus started as a health problem in China but within weeks has triggered a global crisis pushing major economies into recession. The UK’s initial measured response that seemed sensible rapidly gave way to daily briefings by the prime minister and government health advisors with, at times contradictory advice from government ministers …
Tina Chander, partner and head of the employment team at Wright Hassall offers advice to business on managing the current health crisis Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, UK: The serious health concerns brought about by the coronavirus outbreak (officially Covid-19) have been well documented, but the impact of the illness on global stock markets and business operations seems …
The sight of people walking about wearing face masks as protection against the corona virus, when there is no evidence that masks have any benefit, is a reminder of how rational thinking disappears in the face of health scares. And the corona virus has all the makings of being just that: a scare. Yet the …
Logistics businesses are faced not just with the consequences of Brexit but now coronavirus. Steve Purvis, operations director, Bis Henderson Space, has some answers Northampton, UK: “As manufacturers and retailers run down their ‘pre-Brexit’ stockpiles, pressure on warehouse space in the UK may appear to be tempered for the moment – although there can be …
London, UK: If the UK is to continue to trade efficiently with the EU, its biggest and closest market, there are six key areas the UK’s negotiators and government need to prioritise in the opening stages of talks with Europe about their future trading relationship, says Elizabeth de Jong, policy director, FTA. Failure by the …
Northampton, UK: There are more men than women working at senior levels within UK supply chains and this imbalance could be limiting performance, says recruitment company Bis Henderson. The sector faces a big challenge: how to rebalance the talent pipeline. Many businesses are keen to attract female supply chain professionals, but there is a major …
Dorking, Surrey, UK: The high capital cost of greener vehicles and technology and the lack of viable alternative fuel vehicles are the two biggest barriers that road transport companies face in reducing environmental impact, according to a survey by Paragon Software Systems. Paragon, which provides routing and scheduling systems, surveyed UK operators on green initiatives. …
Tatjana Milenovic, food and beverage group vice president at ABB, explains the complications and advantages of freezing frozen food. Helsinki, Finland: Food and beverage manufacturers understand that they must reduce food waste to improve profitability and their environmental impact. Freezing is a simple way to preserve food for long periods of time, particularly as food …
Modelling is at the Heart of an Effective Contingency Plan, says Truckstops, a global vehicle routing and scheduling solutions provider. Brentford, London, UK: With the date set for the UK to leave the EU as 31st January 2020, it’s fair to say our industry is, if not in a panic, severely rattled by Brexit. It’s …
Telford, UK: The effectiveness of some lift truck operator and driver CPC training is being compromised by poor company culture, says the RTITB Instructor Academy. “The right operator and driver behaviour is central to a productive, successful and safe workplace,” says Simon Docherty, RTITB instructor academy manager. “Likewise, the behaviour of staff during training can …
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