New global community for women in supply chain launches
A new community for women working in supply chain has signed up one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, MSD[, as its founding sponsor. Boom! was set up earlier this year by supply chain industry analyst and performance coach Beth Morgan, with the aim of advancing and accelerating the role and careers of women working in the sector throughout the world. In addition to […]
Join Co-Op, PepsiCo & Sainsbury’s at the Total Supply Chain Summit
The Total Supply Chain Summit is taking place this autumn and we’d love it if you could join us as our VIP guest. 4 & 5 November 2019 – Midland Hotel, Manchester This VIP pass will give you the opportunity to meet with suppliers based on your own unique requirements, attend a series of seminars […]
Government unveils training scheme for future trade experts
The International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox MP has announced the world’s first training programme to recruit tomorrow’s trade negotiators. The two-year scheme, which pays £30,109 per annum, includes placements with the UK’s expert trade negotiating teams working on future trade agreements with partners including the United States and Australia, as well as the teams supporting […]
Fleet Services Management Summit: Created just for you
This autumn we are hosting the Fleet Services Management Summit – a unique event designed specifically for fleet management professionals like you. 11 & 12 November 2019 – Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire Your personal two-day experience will be created based entirely on your own requirements and interests… Receive a bespoke itinerary of 1-2-1 meetings with suppliers […]
Freight forwarders ask: Is the government listening?
Few companies have registered for a new government online system designed to protect value added tax revenues on foreign parcels in the event of a no-deal Brexit, leading the UK representative body for freight forwarding and logistics companies to question whether Government is listening to advice from industry experts. Robert Keen, Director General of the […]
TradeLens adds ocean carriers Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express
Hapag-Lloyd and Singapore-based Ocean Network Express (ONE) will join the TradeLens blockchain-enabled digital shipping platform, jointly developed by A.P. Moller – Maersk and IBM. Hapag-Lloyd and ONE, the world’s fifth and sixth largest carriers respectively, join CMA CGM and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, both of which recently announced they are joining TradeLens. With these additions, the […]
BIFA Freight Service Awards open for entries
Entries are now open for the British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) annual Freight Service Awards. Now in their 31st year, BIFA’s Freight Service Awards are open to all members of the trade association, which represents UK companies engaged in the international movement of freight by all modes of transport. As well as encouraging and rewarding […]
Nestlé reveals open blockchain supply chain pilot
Nestlé says it’s breaking new ground in supply chain transparency through a collaboration with OpenSC – an blockchain platform that allows consumers to track their food right back to the farm. Through this collaboration, Nestlé becomes the first major food and beverage company to announce that it will pilot open blockchain technology in this way. […]
Total Supply Chain Summit: Don’t miss out!
The next Total Supply Chain Summit takes place this coming November – it will connect you with innovative new suppliers and cost-effective solutions. And, as you’re a senior supply chain, distribution or logistics professional, you are eligible to attend to free as our VIP guest. Here’s what you need to know:- This is a bespoke and […]
Two chances to experience Fleet Services Management Summit
The Fleet Services Management Summit is a unique bi-annual, two-day event which allows senior supply chain, distribution and logistics professionals to meet with innovative and competitive suppliers to the industry. 11 & 12 November 2019 – Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire 8 & 9 June 2020 – Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire It is entirely free for fleet professionals to […]
