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SME’s represent 99.3% of all private sector businesses and 47% of all private sector employment. The internet is thought to have played a major role in helping start-ups to gain traction, a significant proportion of which are small to medium enterprises.

In a news story that will interest many of those involved in logistics recruitment, a recent Gartner survey has found that while a third of supply chain executives believe that their organisation is ready for change, this view is only shared by 13% of the wider workforce.

We have already seen plenty of headlines related to the recruitment sector post-Brexit, and by no means is this relevant only to logistics recruitment in which we have a particular interest here at Bis Henderson.

It may be easy for employers to overlook the fact that in addition to a great product or service, selecting the right staff is crucial to securing a competitive advantage within the market place.

As you prepare to enter a new trading year and the competition to secure the best candidates to fill vacant Chief Procurement Officer roles increases, it’s essential for procurement recruitment campaigns to be not only pro-active, but also imaginative.

Bis Henderson’s consultants appreciate that procurement recruitment requires a long-term hiring strategy, with forward planning being equally important as a rapid response to client’s urgent need to fill a vacant role.

Although a relatively new position, there is now a growing recognition of the importance of a Chief Procurement Officer within the supply chain organisation. Many employers are aware that the centralisation of expenditure and the tight control of expenses is paramount.

No matter how urgent the need to hire staff for a new logistics job or to replace existing employees, a great deal is at risk if crucial steps are missed.

With many of the ‘baby boomers’ preparing for retirement from supply chain management positions, now perhaps more than at any other time, the search is hotting up for fresh talent to replace them.

There is currently an on-going discussion regarding the emphasis on leadership in business, while followers are frequently overlooked. Bis Henderson recognise