Delivering your future is an exciting new online resource which aims to get young people thinking about the logistics sector, and to learn about the exciting jobs and varied careers on offer.
Critical and key issues in material handling, logistics and distribution
Critical issues are thought provoking articles relating to strategy,legislation,technology,best practice and the some of the most challenging business topics in the world of material handling.The articles in this section have been contributed by senior industry leaders, research analysts, trade associations such as the UKWA (United Kingdom Warehousing Association) BIFA (British International Freight Association), the FTA (Freight Transport Association) and the FLTA ( ForkLift Truck Association), as well as many others.
Other important topics covered in this section concern Health and Safety in Logistics with articles from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).Taxation, government policy,climate change,recruitment and training schemes are all covered, as well as educational opportunities at various UK logistics educational facilities such at Cranfield University.
Skills for Logistics lays down its strategy to increase UK competitiveness
Jun 06, 2012
Skills for Logistics (SfL), the sector skills council for the logistics and wholesaling industries, has launched its strategy to achieve its core desire to increase competitiveness of UK PLC.
Skills for Logistics lays down its strategy to increase UK competitiveness
May 30, 2012
Skills for Logistics (SfL), the sector skills council for the logistics andwholesaling industries, has launched its strategy to achieve its core desireto increase competitiveness of UK PLC.
Armour gets warehousing in peak condition with Davies & Robson
May 16, 2012
Logistics consultancy, Davies & Robson, has completed a successful warehouse optimisation project for award-winning consumer electronics firm, Armour Home.
US companies are more receptive to taking calculated risks, says Virtualized Logistics
May 16, 2012
All companies are seeking cost savings in these tough economic times, but US companies are most open to exploring new ideas and strategies, says Tony Leach, Director and Chief Sales Officer, Virtualized Logistics.
UKWA in discussion with HMRC over 'use it or lose it' approach to customs warehousing status
May 08, 2012
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) the trade association representing the third-party storage and logistics industry is in discussion with Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in an attempt to clarify HMRC's policy on Customs Warehousing status.
M-commerce fuels next generation fulfilment systems for last mile
May 08, 2012
By Andrew Southgate, managing director, Zetes.
Poirot helps 'crowd-fund' derelict east London dock into new arts, enterprise and nature hub
May 08, 2012
He's spent 22 years unlocking clues as TV detective Hercule Poirot, but now actor David Suchet is fronting a campaign to revive an historic dock in east London.
Beware fake IATA emails warns UK freight trade association
May 02, 2012
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has issued an alert about fake emails being sent to the trade association's members, which make false requests for payments.
Jungheinrich Managing Director appointed to BITA Management Board
May 02, 2012
BITA (the British Industrial Truck Association) has appointed Hans-Herbert Schultz, Managing Director of Jungheinrich UK Ltd, to its Management Board.
