Freight trade welcomes HMRC’s ‘no deal’ TSP extension
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed the decision by HMRC to extend Transitional Simplified Procedures (TSP) in the event of a no-deal Brexit. “Having criticised HMRC when it originally published its Transitional Simplified Procedures in February, we now welcome the news that, in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the date when the […]
Don’t miss out on the Total Supply Chain Summit
Registration will be closing soon for the Total Supply Chain Summit, which takes place on May 20th & 21st at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire. The Summit is a highly-focused event that brings senior logistics and distribution professionals together for one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities. Over two working days delegates will meet with credible […]
Temporary tariff regime as ‘no deal’ Brexit looms large
Government has published details of the UK’s temporary tariff regime for no deal, designed to minimise costs to business and consumers while protecting vulnerable industries as the risk of a no deal Brexit increases. This regime is temporary, and the government says it would closely monitor the effects of these tariffs on the UK economy. […]
Don’t miss out on the Fleet Services Management Summit
The Fleet Services Management Summit is taking place on November 11th & 12th at Whittlebury Hall – and registration is now open for delegates and exhibitors. Ensure you have a delegate place by registering for your free VIP ticket. As a VIP guest, you will be benefit from: A personalised itinerary of face-to-face meetings with innovative suppliers […]
Will you be at the Total Supply Chain Summit?
There’s a free VIP place with your name on it at this spring’s Total Supply Chain Summit. It takes place on May 20th & 21stat Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire and your free VIP place includes overnight accommodation, all meals and refreshments, plus an invitation to our gala dinner with entertainment. Simply register here. The Total Supply […]
GUEST BLOG: Technology’s impact on efficiency in manufacturing
Technology is providing many improvements to processes across sectors, including within the manufacturing industry. From CRM computer systems that help to plan and schedule workloads to analytics to support decision-making processes, the impact is undeniable. Quality control: embedded metrology Faulty parts that slip through quality checks can spell a PR disaster for companies. That’s why […]
BIFA hosts inaugural Young Freight Forwarders Network event
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has launched a new networking group, the BIFA Young Forwarders Network (YFN). Aimed at supporting individuals that have recently joined the logistics sector, the event, which was co-hosted with Outsource, part of the Seetec Group, was timed to link with the 12th National Apprenticeship Week (NAW 2019). “The turnout […]
Supermarkets commit to responsible recruitment in supply chains
Aldi, Co-op, M&S, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose have joined together as Founding Sponsors of the Responsible Recruitment Toolkit (RRT). ResponsibleRecruitmentToolkit.org is one-stop, practical capacity building tool supporting businesses to embed responsible recruitment practices in their supply chains. The creators have mapped relevant global social compliance codes to define 27 responsible recruitment labour standards to cover […]
Do you specialise in supply chain Forecasting? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics and distribution market – and in March we’ll be focussing on Forecasting. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help supply chain industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a […]
BIFA Customs-related training courses now CPD accredited
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has secured Continuous Professional Development (CPD) accreditation for both of its Customs-related training courses. CPD accreditation is one of the highest standards for both academic and practical qualifications, ensuring teaching and learning remain up to date. Carl Hobbis, BIFA’s training development manager, said: “Getting your courses CPD accredited to […]