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Opinion

Fuel crisis proves that supply trust is vital

Panic-buying fuel in large quantities will only cause further disruption to supply chains and production inefficiencies, say experts at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), commenting on the current chronic shortages...

News

The CBA launches a new hub for attracting talent

...workforce with varying skills and experience, not just to operate, but to innovate and grow. “Our aim with The People & Skills Hub is to build a comprehensive range of...

Further Reading

Opinion

Solving the industry recruitment challenge

...knowledge and skills could increase motivation, connectivity and engagement. Bolstering a strong digital skills programme and investing in employee development will have both immediate and future benefits. Not only will...
In conversation with Adam Franklin of Greenergy Flexigrid.

Interview

The evolving scope of fuel logistics

...fortunate not to be heavily impacted by the shortages thanks to our strong reputation and proposition for drivers. However, driver shortages elsewhere prompted the fuel crisis of late 2021 and...

News

Driver shortages see service stations running out of fuel

Having recently reported the concerns of industry trade bodies Logistics UK and the CBA regarding driver shortages (here) and the potential impacts on supply chains (here) it is reported that the...
Tim Doggett of the CBA addresses the challenges in the chemical supply chain

Interview

The chemical supply chain: addressing ongoing challenges

...important and diverse industries in the world, spanning from chemical manufacturing to distribution and beyond. A large and complex global chemical supply chain – requiring a wide range of skills,...

News

Driver shortages create barrier

...much in the spotlight, existing challenges continued to present barriers – one of the biggest being driver shortages across the UK and Ireland. During recent conversations, several distributors have told...
HGVC secures £10m funding to train thousands more drivers

News

HGVC secures £10m funding to train thousands more drivers 

...become HGV drivers over the next two years. The HGV Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills. First launched in December...