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In a major new development for the sector, a Level 3 Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard and end point assessment (EPA) have been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. The 36-month course will be recognised by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (I/MechE), the …

Only 8% of young people see logistics as an attractive career option. 42% don’t even know what logistics is. Image problem and lack of awareness to blame, say experts. A new report by Talent in Logistics reveals the logistics sector has a significant recruitment problem, which could potentially cause the …

The United Kingdom Warehousing Association UKWA has warned that continuing uncertainty over Britain’s post-Brexit immigration policy is leading to a shortage of labour that will have serious ramifications across the logistics industry. “At a time when the UK is experiencing the lowest youth employment rate since the 1970s and the …

Bis Henderson Academy has completed the first phase of a major initiative to help leading chilled foods logistics services provider, NFT, take early advantage of the government’s Apprenticeship Levy. After conducting an in-depth analysis of NFT’s skills needs, Bis Henderson Academy has engaged in a learning and development programme for …

The nature of order fulfilment in ecommerce is changing radically, and with it, the demands placed upon the human resources needed to manage and support it. With leading online brands looking to further upscale their operations for picking single items, conventional methods are starting to show the strain. In the …

Bis Henderson Space – As consumers, we all have a desire to receive our online purchase as quickly as possible. Essentially, we want it ‘now!’ Next-day delivery is no longer seen as fast enough and, for retailers, those who offer a same-day service are increasingly winning competitive advantage. Research carried …

Bis Henderson Consulting, the specialist supply chain and logistics consultancy within the Bis Henderson Group, has made a series of appointments, reflecting the business’ commitment to global expansion. Mark Monger FCILT joins as Senior Consultant, with 27 years’ experience in the supply chain sector, having held high-level positions within DHL’s …

Leading European logistics company, Linde Material Handling, has received a record number of applications to its UK apprenticeship programme. Linde received more than 1,000 applications this year, a 250% increase on the previous year. Established in 2011 to ensure our number 1 delivery for service excellence and address the industry …

Bis Henderson Recruitment, a specialist supply chain and logistics recruitment service provider, has launched ‘Turnkey’ – a fully managed solution that supports organisations recruiting multiple roles for new sites, business launches and team expansion. “Businesses opening a new distribution centre or expanding an existing operation don’t necessarily have the time, …

In the face of uncertainty businesses need to be flexible and agile to compete. However, the pressure of finding available warehouse space in the right location, to the specification required, and on the right terms, is putting a strain on the market. What can be done to alleviate the pain? …