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The global supply chain landscape has undergone significant disruption in recent years, and the ripple effects are still being felt across the eCommerce sector. From shifting consumer expectations to geopolitical instability, fragmented supplier networks, and technological transformation, the pressures facing supply chain professionals have never been greater. In this high stakes environment, the role of

As supply chains struggle to meet the challenges of a fast-recovering economy, labour scarcity and post-Brexit trading complexity, fears are growing of empty shelves leading into peak season. Rising eCommerce volumes and the driver shortage are creating the perfect storm… At almost every point in every supply chain, companies are facing unprecedented levels of change

Last month, Tesco was reported to be offering a signing bonus of £1,000 to HGV drivers who accept a role before the 30th of September. And they aren’t the only brand opting for incentives like this in response to a chronic shortage of drivers causing further supply chain issues. With a shortage of HGV drivers

By Leigh Anderson, Managing Director at Bis Henderson Recruitment Skills and labour shortages across the UK’s trade and logistics sectors have been hitting the headlines, most obviously for goods vehicle drivers. Less newsworthy, but equally threatening, is the shortfall in staff with knowledge and experience in Customs procedures; a situation that is beginning to pose

By Leigh Anderson, Managing Director at Bis Henderson Recruitment From producers to processors, wholesalers and retailers, the food industry employs many of the sharpest minds in supply chain management. In an industry based on the tightest of margins, where the smallest change can have great consequences, supply chain threats and opportunities arise on a daily

By Leigh Anderson, Managing Director at Bis Henderson Recruitment During the pandemic many small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have necessarily paused, postponed or cancelled their plans for long-term logistics and supply chain development. With lean workforces stripped to the bone through furloughs and redundancies, the emphasis has been on survival in a constantly changing

OUR CLIENT: OnPoint is a specialist logistics company serving some of the leading names within the telecoms and IT industry such as BT, Virgin Media, Fujitsu amongst others. THE CHALLENGE: Recruitment in this field can be challenging due to relevant skill-set required and talent availability. THE SOLUTION & OUTCOME: Following a deep-dive into candidate skill-set

OUR CLIENT: Whitworth Bros. manufacture flour in some of the most technically advanced mills in the world, with a real emphasis on people and technology to deliver product innovation and customer support. ROLES PLACED: Transport Operations Manager Head of Distribution A word from Whitworth Bros… “We needed to add both a Transport Operations Manager and