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Winning with 3PL Management
CILT
Speakers: Sara Duncan, Head of Transport & Distribution, William Grant and Sons Sophie Ellis, Head of Planning & Customer Service, Rescu Solutions Ltd Retailers outsource warehouse operations but never outsource accountability. In today’s volatile retail environment, 3PL performance directly affects service, cost and brand reputation. Yet many partnerships drift into reactive management and diluted control. This session explores how senior retail leaders can strengthen governance, sharpen planning and build 3PL relationships that consistently deliver under pressure. A practical, experience led discussion for those accountable for retail supply chain performance. Highlights • Why most 3PL issues are governance gaps, not operational failures • How to align planning and expectations before peak pressure hits • KPIs that drive behaviour rather than just reporting • Managing 3PL partnerships without losing leverage • Early warning signs of service drift
50 Years of Transport Policy through a Trasport Co-ordinator's eyes
CILT
The Thames Valley Group are delighted to have secured a presentation from John Carr - Director, Association of Transport Co-ordinating Officers Independent Transport Consultant. John Carr is a market oriented advocate for best practice in public transport and increasing public transport use within integrated mobility policies with 50 years’ experience in transport planning, co-ordination, management and education. He is a former member of the CILT Board, and its Public Policies Committee, currently active in the CILT BusMark Benchmarking Group and the Bus & Coach Forum. Specialist in + development and marketing of Public Transport Systems + Integrated Transport Policy and Planning + Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) applications + Fares and Ticketing policies and system + Customer Information strategies and systems + Staff training and development support using ITS + Innovative solutions for rural transport In “Breezing in from the North - 50 years of Transport Policy through a Transport Co-ordinator’s eyes”, John will look back on his life and career and share various tales.
How to encourage and discourage passengers - As learnt over the years
CILT
Roger French has spent his retirement years post Brighton & Hove Bus Company travelling around Britain by bus and train and relating his experiences, views and commentary on his popular online blog BusAndTrainUser.com and in this presentation he will identify ten areas where he believes passengers are being successfully encouraged to travel by bus and ten areas where they’re sadly being discouraged. Full details of the exact location will be sent before the event to those registered to attend in person. The presentation will also be available as a webinar.
Reversing Climate Change -the logistics of removing CO2 from the atmosphere
CILT
Alan McKinnon needs no introduction as an Emeritus Professor at Heriot-Watt and Professor of Logistics at Kuehne Logistics University who is a frequent contributor to CILT thinking particularly on the challenges of climate change. His book on the decarbonisation of logistics was published in 2018. Here he turns his attention to perhaps its most existential aspect, carbon dioxide removal, which is however a key element in the net zero strategies of Scotland and the UK, though research on its logistical aspects is at an early stage.
Gatwick Rail Access
CILT(UK)
As a condition of the permission for the Northern Runway at Gatwick Airport, 54% of air passenger journeys must be by public transport. This report, prepared by a sub group of members of CILT(UK)’s Aviation and Strategic Rail Policy Groups, discusses how this can be achieved.
Whistl appoints Laura Sanjurgo as Managing Director of its Mail business
Whistl
Whistl, the UKs leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, mail and parcels, has appointed Laura Sanjurgo as Managing Director of its Mail business. Laura has been with Whistl for 16 years and has risen from Business Development Manager to Commercial Director over that time and takes on the new role from March. Laura takes over from Andrew Goddard whose role now focuses on Whistl’s Parcels and International businesses. Whistl is the largest DSA Mail operator in the UK working with some of the most well-known brands in the UK. Commenting on her appointment, Laura said: “We have a great team here at Whistl and I am looking forward to taking the team forward, building on Whistl Mail’s market leading position and promoting the value of the channel in today’s communication mix.” Ian Keilty, CEO, Whistl said: “I am delighted that Laura will be taking forward our outstanding DSA Mail business as its new Managing Director. Laura is well respected within the industry for her customer focused approach, navigating the UK postal market as it evolves to meet the evolving needs of our customers and their consumers.”
Devolution and transport
CILT (UK)
This paper examines how current forms of devolution in England, particularly the emergence of Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs), affect transport policy, delivery, and outcomes for rural areas.
The Role and History of Trinity House – the General Lighthouse Authority
CILT
Trinity House, founded by Royal Charter in 1514, is the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar. It maintains navigational aids such as lightvessels and buoys, as well as communications services and pilotage for ships in the North Sea. These are financed by light dues levied on commercial vessels calling at ports in the British Isles. Valerie will talk about the history, role and future of this unique charitable organisation, which is dedicated to the safety, welfare and training of mariners, and how it is navigating the strategic challenges of geopolitical instability, shifting traffic patterns, a changing climate and rapidly advancing technology.
E.ON renews contract with Whistl for a further three years and becomes the first utility to sign up to Whistl Fuel Carbon Calculator
Whistl
Major energy provider E.ON has become the first utility to sign up to Whistl’s Fuel Carbon Calculator which enables them to calculate their reduced carbon emissions by choosing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) rather than diesel for the collection and trunking of their bulk mail.
SEC Group strengthens delivery capability with Arun Sharma as Group Operations Manager
SEC Group
SEC Group has appointed Arun Sharma as Group Operations Manager, bringing tighter operational oversight across planning, delivery and on-site execution.
