Central Southern Region - Forthcoming Events

When: 19 February 2025, 19:30 - 20:30
Where: Greyfriars Centre, Friar Street, Reading RG1 1EH
Speaker: Michael Tetteh Ofoe-Osabutey, CILT(UK) 35 Under 35

In this presentation Michael will explore the trans-formative impact of autonomous drone delivery within the supply chain
industry.

Drawing from his experience and recent advancements in the field, he will discuss how drone technology is revolutionising
last-mile delivery, enhancing efficiency, and reducing costs. He will delve into the technological innovations, regulatory
challenges, and potential future developments that promise to redefine logistics and supply chain management.

Michael's journey from real estate and facilities management to being recognised in the ‘35 Under 35’ will provide context
on the evolving career landscape and the importance of adaptability and innovation. Attendees will gain insights into the practical applications of drone delivery and the strategic considerations for integrating this technology into their operations.

As usual with Thames Valley Group events, afterwards attendees are warmly invited to continue discussions and
networking at a public house near the venue.

To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ciltuk-the-future-is-here-autonomous-drone-delivery-hybrid-event-tickets-1118820976659?aff=oddtdtcreator

Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at regions@ciltuk.org.uk

Competencies;

• SC1.3 Distribution
• DT2.1 Technology, Automation and Innovation
• FM1.2 Urban Freight Transport Operations

When: 19 February 2025, 19:30 - 20:30
Where: Zoom Webinar
Speaker: Michael Tetteh Ofoe-Osabutey, CILT(UK) 35 Under 35

In this presentation Michael will explore the trans-formative impact of autonomous drone delivery within the supply chain
industry.

Drawing from his experience and recent advancements in the field, he will discuss how drone technology is revolutionising
last-mile delivery, enhancing efficiency, and reducing costs. He will delve into the technological innovations, regulatory
challenges, and potential future developments that promise to redefine logistics and supply chain management.

Michael's journey from real estate and facilities management to being recognised in the ‘35 Under 35’ will provide context
on the evolving career landscape and the importance of adaptability and innovation. Attendees will gain insights into the practical applications of drone delivery and the strategic considerations for integrating this technology into their operations.


To book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ciltuk-the-future-is-here-autonomous-drone-delivery-hybrid-event-tickets-1118820976659?aff=oddtdtcreator

Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at regions@ciltuk.org.uk

Competencies;

• SC1.3 Distribution
• DT2.1 Technology, Automation and Innovation
• FM1.2 Urban Freight Transport Operations

When: 27 March 2025, 09:00 - 13:00
Where: Reading College, Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4HJ
Speaker: Various Speakers

Logistics and transport businesses have long bemoaned the lack of basic skills relevant to their sectors among school leavers. School leavers in turn appear to have little appreciation of the varied and exciting roles that are available to them in the wonderful world of logistics. Their views (and those of their training providers and gatekeepers such as parents and career advisers!) are often limited to Hi-Viz jackets, sheds and trucks.  This is YOUR opportunity to shape the training given to potential employees to meet the needs of YOUR business and industry.

The Thames Valley Group are calling for delegates to join the joint Workforce Development Partnership (WDP) workshop with Thames Valley Chambers of Commerce, colleges, training providers, career advisers, the Berkshire Careers Hub and fellow professional logistics and transport leaders in Reading College – free parking is available to those who register to attend.

After the last WDP in November 2024, Banbury and Bicester College is already looking to provide a new Haulage and Logistics pathway incorporating exciting curriculums including logistics, warehousing, supply chain and transport management encompassing road, rail, sea, and air with a cross-cutting theme of digital literacy and skills, so your voice really does matter.

We recognise that you need to be the employer of choice, not last resort if we are to attract the talent you need.  We must ‘sell’ our profession to young potential employees, dispel the Hi-Viz and Yorkie Bar myth and excite them about our wonderful sector, and the progress they can make in it (it should be noted that 2 in 3 logistics managers do not have a degree).  Following the WDP we are therefore running a walk-around showcase event for college students, their lecturers and career advisors supported by the Berkshire Careers Hub. We need you to join us and engage with this young talent for a couple of hours after the WDP.  We would love you to come and briefly explain to students how much more than sheds and trucks there is to logistics in a format that is easy and ‘least effort’ to you – a two or three slide rolling presentation, a piece of interesting kit or just one of your own young employees who can inspire students to look at our profession – and raise your profile amongst a talented and potential future workforce.

Experts from sustainable supply chains, telemetrics. transport planning and Defence logistics are already signed up to the Showcase – come and ‘sell’ your specialisation to our future talent, their educators, training providers and careers advisers and prove there is more to life than Hi-Viz!

To make a booking: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1139830215859?aff=oddtdtcreator

Note: If you are not a current Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, please be aware our membership team may be in touch with you using your email address provided regards membership opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted please email and let us know at regions@ciltuk.org.uk