Key findings from the eagerly anticipated round table discussion: NEW INSIGHTS: ‘THE GREAT WAREHOUSE SPACE DEBATE – BREXIT AND BEYOND’ The Brexit saga has focused attention on the shortage of warehousing in the UK. But is this simply an exceptional situation, or has Brexit revealed more systemic problems in UK warehousing provision? In late OctoberRead more
Gender Diversity at Executive level… NEW Whitepaper: The Six Point Plan For Gender Diversity In The Supply Chain Logistics is seen as a man’s world – but is this widely held perception changing? And if it is, is change happening fast enough? Having a more gender diverse organisation is shown to deliver significant financial andRead more
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of high-profile supply chain practitioner Alison Kirkpatrick as Executive Search Consultant. With over 29 years’ experience in the sector, mostly at director level, Alison brings a wealth of knowledge to our expanding Executive Search business. Previous positions have included: Director Supply Chain, Baxter International, Customer Operations Director, Baxter International,Read more
RENEWAL AND GROWTH THROUGH SKILL AND CAPABILITY IN RETAIL The Bis Henderson Group series of ebooks, produced in association with eDelivery, looks at the need for agility and flexibility at the heart of retail businesses and examines how retailers can best incorporate this within their supply chains to deliver the responsiveness needed The three chaptersRead more
With a no-deal Brexit looking increasingly likely, logistics managers in the grocery sector face some challenging times. A likely shortage of warehouse space is making the headlines, but there are other significant problems to be tackled too. The current landscape Ahead of the original March deadline, Ian Wright, chief executive of the Food and DrinkRead more
By Andy Kaye, CEO, Bis Henderson Group Brexit is coming and the effects on the supply chain industry are driving a need for interim supply chain executives – read on to find out why and how an interim could drive competitive edge… Even if the UK finally leaves the European Union on 31 October, theRead more
The United Kingdom’s ‘productivity gap’ has long been a point of national embarrassment. With the economy so dependent upon complex supply chains, improving productivity in transport, logistics and distribution must be a major target. Investment in up-skilling through logistics apprenticeships and training should be part of corporate and national strategies. What’s the problem? Labour productivityRead more
NEW Strategy Insight As the deadline on Brexit moves back to Halloween, corporate attention turns to reassessing the balance of risk to supply chains – the levels of inventory needed to secure supply, the costs of extending contracts and the potential horrors of trying to find well-located warehouse space. Have the risks receded? Or hasRead more
An exciting announcement… We’re pleased to announce that Bis Henderson Group will be attending the UKWA Annual Lunch & Awards 2019, and have been announced as an official Platinum Partner for this year’s special 75th anniversary commemorative event taking place on 27th June. The UKWA Annual Lunch & Awards is the highlight of UKWA’s event calendar, whereRead more
This year the CILT are celebrating their 100th year anniversary and as part of the celebrations this year’s annual conference has transformed into the International Centenary Convention. The three day event runs from 16th – 18th June and will be held at the Midland Hotel, Manchester. We’re delighted to announce that our Operations Director, SteveRead more
