Logistics & Supply Chain Events

When: Thursday 13th June 2019 (09:30 registration) 10:30 - 14:30
Where: Fawsley Hall Hotel, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 3BA

Most large warehousing operations are facing serious challenges when it comes to accommodating growth and future-proofing large-scale investments. Labour shortages, already severe in many popular areas, are predicted to worsen. Land and property costs are rising due to a shortage of supply of quality options. Speed of fulfilment to meet the continual growth of e-commerce. These are all driving carefully designed technology solutions.

Understandably, risk mitigation is at the forefront of such business-making or business-breaking investment decisions, so how can organisations address such big decisions with more certainty?

Answering certain questions, which at face value seem straight-forward, can be difficult in today’s technology-driven but uncertain times; questions such as:

1. Will the proposed solution actually work as promised and has it been proven elsewhere?
2. What assurances can be provided for total site benefits that are sustainable?
3. Has sufficient flexibility been built into the solution for future uncertainty?
4. How can I ensure maximum ‘value-for-money’ when spending large sums?

In seeking to answer such questions, this roundtable will discuss how to:

• Take a truly integrated total site view rather than just spot solutions in part of the building
• Produce a rigorous business case to back up the investment request with confidence
• Achieve sufficient future flexibility through a best-of-breed approach
• Realise value for money through the most appropriate sourcing and procurement model.

Refreshments will be provided.

Please note the delegate list for this event will be vetted by the host, Fortna, whose prerogative it is to accept or decline, without reason, a delegate’s attendance.

Book online or contact Membership Services, Tel: 01536 740104 or email: membership@ciltuk.org.uk quoting the event code: COR0375

When: 02 July 16:00 (for 16:30) - 18:30 
Where: Sainsbury’s DC, Houndsmill Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 6XW
Meeting Point: Reception

Speakers

• Martin Wilkinson – Regional Operations Manager, Sainsbury's
• Jim Waller – Distribution Centre Manager, Sainsbury's

Sainsbury’s commitment to helping customers live well for less has been at the heart of what we do since 1869. As we celebrate our 150th birthday, we welcome you to visit one of our newest distribution centres in Basingstoke that is a fast moving multi temperature food DC.

Delegates will learn about the history of the site and its unique rebuilding programme as well as how the distribution centre serves its regional stores within the Sainsbury’s National Logistics network, including reverse logistics and how we are leveraging the scale of the Group.

Following a presentation, delegates will be taken in groups on a tour of the site highlighting its day-to-day operations and site dynamics.

After the tour, we will hold a question and answer session and delegates are welcome to stay with us for a networking opportunity.

Refreshments will be provided.

Book by completing your booking form and emailing it to membership@ciltuk.org.uk, or contact Membership Services on Tel: 01536 740104 quoting the event code: RLF0318

Cost: Member: £10; Non-Member: £15

When: Wednesday 3rd July 2019, 10:00 Registration 10:30 - 15:00
Where: The National Motorcycle Museum (Conference Centre), Coventry Road, Solihull, B92 0EJ


What's certain about Brexit? Uncertainty. The full impact on supply chain and global trade is yet unknown, however, there will be impact. Is there still time to optimise your operations? Absolutely.

With the next chapter in the Brexit saga still uncertain, implementing mitigation strategies and contingency planning should be the focus for many organisations.

Taking advantage of existing Customs Processes and Procedures from HMRC can help minimise the amount of Import Duty to pay while maximising cash flow.

This event is targeted at any UK based importer or manufacturer trading with the EU or 3rd countries, such as China, who are interested in improving operational efficiency and compliance with HMRC.

Highlights of attending:

• Understand how to plan/action the possible post-Brexit impact on your supply chain
• Learn how to automate customs compliance documentation for high volumes of multi-modal shipments and boost productivity
• Discover how to accelerate the speed, accuracy, and transparency of multi-country customs 
• Simplify and enhance the process of reducing or maintaining zero duty payments

NB: Please note that the structure and topics covered may change based on the political situation that might unfold over the coming weeks/months.

Please note the delegate list for this event will be vetted by the host, Blujay Solutions, whose prerogative it is to accept or decline, without reason, a delegate’s attendance.

When:                         17 July 13:45 (for 14:00) - 17:00
Where:                        Wiggle Ltd. – Citadel, Black Country New Rd, Bilston, Wolverhampton, WV14 7BR
Meeting Point:           Reception

Speakers

• Dan Corrigan, Logistics Director, Wiggle Ltd.
• Martin Brickell, Operations Director, Accenture; Forum Chair, CILT Warehouse Technology & Materials Handling Forum
• Bob Jane, Business Development Manager - Dynamic Systems, SSI Schaeffer

Other speakers will be confirmed in due course.

Organised by the CILT Warehouse Technology & Materials Handling Forum, this is a unique opportunity for delegates to visit Wiggle, one of the largest global, online players in the cycle and tri sports industry, and experience its “best in class” eCommerce, pure-play, purpose-built fulfillment centre. The facility combines suitable warehouse technologies to provide a solution that allows Wiggle to consolidate operations, have sufficient capacity to get ahead of growth demand and achieve a step change in productivity.

IMHX is the UK’s largest intralogistics exhibition and a platform for those involved in the handling, movement or transportation of goods throughout the supply chain to come together and do business. It is a unique opportunity for visitors to meet exhibitors; discover the very latest technology; see live demonstrations; glean insights from a diverse conference program; connect with clients, existing and new, and take advantage of premium networking opportunities. IMHX 2019 will connect suppliers with senior decision-makers – all looking for innovative solutions to their logistics challenges – from every part of the supply chain industry.

Visit the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT UK) at IMHX 2019 on Stand 6D215.

URL: www.imhx.net