Making tomorrow a better world in logistics
By Michel Waterschoot, Sales Manager – Southern Europe, Northern Africa, Middle East, Descartes The health crisis that we are currently experiencing, as well as its financial and economic consequences, should not mean we lose sight of the opportunities that can be leveraged today to help businesses continue growing and developing. This situation should be used […]
Transport & logistics staff more likely to be off work sick – Study
UK transport and logistics workers took nearly three times more sick leave than the average British worker last year, according to new research that identifies the countries most and least notorious for pulling a sickie. The research from time and workforce management solutions provider Mitrefinch, found that transport staff took 11.4 days where other workers in the UK […]
FTA raises government immigration policy concerns
The FTA has responded to the government’s call for evidence regarding the salary threshold for a future immigration policy, stating that proposed post-Brexit salary thresholds could impact the logistics sector. In a statement, the industry has asserted that with unemployment is at its lowest on record, and with logistics currently reliant on EEA workers to […]
How to easily master logistical challenges in the food and chemical industry
Different kind of freight brings different kind of logistical challenges and aspects to be taken in consideration. But they all have one thing in common: the need for reliability. Logistics of fast-mover shipments such as fruit and vegetables require maximum punctuality and professionalism. The suppliers must also respond flexibly to the actions of businesses and sometimes […]
Logistics employees among most likely to suffer relationship breakdowns
Workers with a background in healthcare and transport & logistics are among the most likely to have experienced a work-related break-up. That’s according to research from WMB Logistics, which polled 3,000 retired Britons about how their previous career choices and working lives had affected their personal relationships, particularly with their partners. 89% of retirees agreed […]
Do you specialise in Logistics & Operations Management? 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 August we’ll be focussing on Logistics & Operations Management. 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, […]
Logistics facing ‘time bomb’ skills deficit
A ‘time bomb’ of logistics skills deficits could bring the whole nation to a grinding halt, according to a new report. The research, published by specialist recruitment and development company Talent In Logistics, reveals that only eight percent of young people consider the sector to be an attractive career option, while an astounding 42 percent […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: TIMOCOM – Smart Logistics System
Find available vehicle capacity, available warehousing space and manage your logistics – via the Smart Logistics System. TIMOCOM is the provider of the first pan-European Smart Logistics System (SLS). The SLS supports more than 127,000 TIMOCOM users with smart, safe and simple applications which help reach their logistics goals and offer the opportunity to expand […]