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Logistics firms must automate HR functions to maintain competitive advantage, according to employee relations expert caseflowhr

1 Logistics firms must automate HR functions to maintain competitive advantage, according to employee relations expert caseflowhr

Stressed HR professionals in the logistics sector should consider automating employee relations (ER) management proceses to free up their time, according to HR tech start-up, caseflowhr.

UK’s youngest female CPC holder calls for change to attract more recruits into logistics

2 UK’s youngest female CPC holder calls for change to attract more recruits into logistics

National efforts to plug the skills gap in the logistics sector, including attracting much-needed truck drivers, faces an uphill battle unless the industry addresses fundamental infrastructure issues such as reversing the lack of investment in truck stops and secure parking, according to Molly Watson, the UK’s youngest female CPC holder.

Deal activity returns strongly in UK logistics sector

3 Deal activity returns strongly in UK logistics sector

Deal activity in the UK logistics sector increased in the final quarter of 2020, despite continued uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit.

£93 million for road upgrades as Transport Secretary pledges to build back better across the country

4 £93 million for road upgrades as Transport Secretary pledges to build back better across the country

As part of the Government’s commitment to fuel the economic recovery from Covid-19, the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has pledged £93 million for major road upgrades across the country.

Logistics UK appoints Economics and Research Manager

5 Logistics UK appoints Economics and Research Manager

Logistics UK has appointed Ryan Barnett as its Economics and Research Manager. He will join the business organisation’s influential policy team, who are vital to achieving the most for its members....

Noblelift lithium-iron LFP Q Series electric forklift

6 Noblelift lithium-iron LFP Q Series electric forklift

The newest introduction of Noblelift lithium-iron LiFePO4/LFP electric Q Series forklift is designed for energy proficiency while keeping productivity at its highest peak of performance to answer the call for high-density, high throughput warehouses.......

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