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The MAN everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards
When: 17 May 2012
Where: Savoy
Nominations are open for The MAN everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
Celebrating the success of women in Transport and Logistics these awards showcase the diverse career opportunities available, encouraging more women to consider a career in this sector and navigate their path to success - ultimately providing a pipeline of talent and future industry leaders.
The ceremony will be held at the Savoy on 17 May 2012 and entrants have until 13 February 2012 to nominate. It's quick, free and getting onto the shortlist is a great way to showcase your talent so don't miss out - www.everywoman.com/tlawards
In association with Skills for Logistics
Type: Associated
Current Issues In Sustainability
How to promote responsible entrepreneurship in world trade
When: 17 May 2012, 18:00 (for 18:30) - 21:00
Where: Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre, City University, London
Speakers:
- Richard Brown, Chairman, Eurostar
- Amee Devani, Head of Business Development, Pavegen Systems
- Marcel Steward, Independent Environmental Services Professional
- Christopher Seow, Visiting Fellow in Operations and Sustainability, Cass Business School
- Simon Lee, Business Development Manager, Business in the Community
- Trewin Restorick, CEO, Global Action Plan
- Azhar Azhar, Director, Conran and Partners
Sustainable development is one of the challenges of our time. Debate about the best way in which to achieve "green" goals and match the wider corporate social responsibility agenda is gaining momentum among the global business community and is also an issue of pressing concern among governments and legislators.
Defined simply, sustainable development means economic activity that limits, ameliorates or prevents damage to the existing natural environment. It includes improvements in resources and processes, reductions in waste and inefficiency, and also due consideration of the needs and rights of the communities within which organisations operate.
In order to drive this agenda, new economic models and entrepreneurial approaches are gaining currency and have the potential to dramatically reshape and disrupt the business landscape of the 21st century.
Please find the agenda and more information here.
Type: Regional
Format: Seminar
Region: London
Cost: Members - £25.00; Non-Members - £25.00
The Delivery of High Value, High Data Logistics Best Practice
When: 17 May 2012, 18:00 (for 18:30) - 20:00
Where: 2020 Mobile Group, Weston Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6BU
Speakers: Ben Hill, Operations Manager; Gareth Dodd, IT Director, 20:20 Mobile UK Ltd
If you love complexity in your supply chain, look no further than 20:20 Mobile! An operation tailored to the unique data-driven and security focused characteristics of the mobile phone industry, 20:20 represents a solution to the fine balance between efficiency and complexity. Servicing a multitude of customer segments, from blue-chip businesses to end users, we will demonstrate how the complex data requirements are integrated into an effective and robust ERP-driven solution.
Bookings are to be made via Membership Services, tel: 01536 740104 or email: membership@ciltuk.org.uk quoting Event Code CHG047
Type: Regional
Format: Presentation, Visit
Region: North West
Group: Cheshire
Cost: Members - Free; Non-Members - Free
What has Europe ever done for our railways
When: 17 May 2012, 18:00 (for 18:30) - 21:00
Where: AECOM, 63-77 Victoria Street, St Albans, AL1 3ER
Speaker: Ernest Godward, Project Officer - Economic Valuation, European Rail Agency
This is a not to be missed opportunity to hear the European Rail Agency's views of the contribution that has been made by Europe to the Rail system operating in the UK.
Major investment continues despite economic constraints and many argue that this is long overdue. What role has Europe played in bringing about the dawning of a more sustainable future for rail investment in the UK.
Bookings are to be made via Membership Services, tel: 01536 740104 or email: membership@ciltuk.org.uk quoting Event Code: NHCR056
Type: Regional
Format: Presentation
Region: Northern Home Counties
Forum: Local Transport Forum, Strategic Rail Forum, Transport Planning Forum
Cost: Members - Free ; Non-Members - Free
Annual Dinner Dance 2012
When: 18 May 2012, 19:00 (for 19:30) - 00:30
Where: Country Park Inn, Cliff Road, Hessle Foreshore, Hessle, Hull, HU13 0HB
Speaker: Captain Sam Judah MBE, Managing Director, GBA group; Steve Agg FCILT, Chief Executive Officer, CILT(UK)
The Humber Group flagship event, annual Dinner and Dance, is back for another year with music from The Aces to entertain throughout the evening.
Each year we raise funds for a charity and this year our nominated charity is the Hull Sea Cadets. Raffle tickets will be sold on the night, giving you the opportunity to win from a fantastic selection of prizes.
Bookings are to be made via Bob Rackley Tel: 01482 592919 Email: rackleyb@eyms.co.uk Event Code: HMG051
Type: Regional
Format: Dinner
Region: North East
Group: Humberside
Cost: Members - £39.50; Non-Members - £39.50
Port of Hull Visit
When: 21 May 2012, 12:30 (for 12:45) - 19:00
Where: (Meet at) Sheffield Hallam University, Lay-by outside Main Entance, Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2NU
In conjunction with Sheffield Hallam University we have arranged a visit to the Port of Hull for a tour of the Docks and the various freight and passenger terminals within the complex.
A coach for travel to and from the Docks and for use during the tour has been arranged by Sheffield Hallam University, and the visit is due to start at 14.30.
Places are restricted by the number of places remaining on the coach once all the students on the Logistics course at the University have been accommodated. Members should book via John Hardey tel: 0114 230 7145 email: jmhardey@tiscali.co.uk.
Please note there is no wheelchair access for this event.
Event code: SYKG054
Type: Regional
Format: Visit
Region: North East
Group: South Yorkshire
Cost: Members - Free ; Non-Members - Free
Milton Keynes to Oxford railway
When: 21 May 2012, 18:00 (for 18:30) - 20:30
Where: Best Western Moore Place Hotel, The Square, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8DW
Speaker: Patrick O'Sullivan, Project Manager, East West Rail Consortium
The government recently announced conditional approval for the railway line between Bedford, Bletchley and Oxford to be re-opened. What is the justification, what will be the benefits, what hurdles have yet to be overcome and how long will it all take?
Patrick O'Sullivan has a background of railway engineering with Jacobs Engineering and has been seconded to the East West Rail Consortium to lead the project. He will explain the current state of progress and what has to be done as well as touching on the future plans for extending the line from Bedford to Cambridge.
Bookings are to be made via Membership Services, tel: 01536 740104 or email: membership@ciltuk.org.uk quoting Event Code: NHCR055
Please note there is no wheelchair access for this event.
Type: Regional
Format: Presentation
Region: Northern Home Counties
Forum: Strategic Rail Forum, Transport Planning Forum
Cost: Members - Free; Non-Members - Free
2012 Presidents Lunch
When: 22 May 2012, 12:00 (for 12:25) - 15:00
Where: Millennium Gloucester Hotel, 14-18 Harrington Gardens, London, SW7 4LH
Graham Inglis, CEO - UK & Ireland and EEMEA, DHL Supply Chain will be taking up the Presidency of CILT(UK) on Tuesday 22nd May 2012; taking over from Peter Hendy, Commissioner, Transport for London. His term of office will commence with an Inauguration Lunch to be attended by senior figures from the profession. The lunch is to be held at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London from 1200 hrs.
Mike Penning MP for Hemel Hempstead - Minister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Transport, will be the guest speaker at this year's lunch.
Graham Inglis, CEO - UK & Ireland and EEMEA, DHL Supply Chain
 | Graham Inglis is the CEO responsible for DHL Supply Chain's business in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He is responsible for all supply chain operations in 30 countries, employing over 90,000 people. Graham joined the former Exel Logistics in 1995 and held a number of international positions within the Group. Before joining Exel Graham worked in the National Health Service which he joined as a management trainee. He is professionally qualified in both Marketing and Procurement, and has a Masters degree from Cranfield University. Graham is a Fellow and President-elect of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), and a Trustee of Transaid, a charity whose aim is to improve livelihoods in the developing world through creating better transport. |
Mike Penning MP for Hemel Hempstead - Minister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Transport
 | Mike Penning is the Member of Parliament for the Hemel Hempstead constituency. He was first elected in May 2005. After the May 2010 election he was appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport. |
This is truly a unique event not to be missed and provides a great opportunity to network with colleagues, industry leaders and potential customers.
Ticket prices include pre-lunch drinks reception; 3-course lunch and wine on the table.
Delegate Fees:
Single Place: £83.33 + VAT
Table of 10: £750 + VAT
Please find a booking form here. Bookings to be made via Membership Services, tel: +44 (0) 1536 740104 or email: membership@ciltuk.org.uk quoting event code D168.
Type: National
Format: Lunch
Alexander Dennis Ltd at Guildford
When: 22 May 2012, 13:45 (for 14:00) - 16:00
Where: Alexander Dennis Ltd, Dennis Way, Guildford, GU1 1AF
Alexander Dennis Ltd are one of the few British bus builders left but they are major suppliers to nearly all the big operator groups. They also have a healthy export business.
As their guests, we will be treated to a presentation regarding their past, present and future before being guided around their Guildford shop floor.
Please note places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Bookings are to be made via Membership Services, Tel: 01536 740104 or Email: membership@ciltuk.org.uk quoting Event Code: SG037
Type: Regional
Format: Visit
Region: South East
Cost: Members - Free; Non-Members - Free
The Pegasus Lecture - Manchester's Airport City Development
Please note change to venue
When: 22 May 2012, 18:00 (for 18:30) - 20:30
Where: Marketing Suite, Olympic House, Manchester Airport, Manchester, M90 1AA
Speaker: Jon Bottomley, Group Planning Manager, Manchester Airports Group
The "Airport City" development would be one of the largest in Europe, bringing £600 Million of investment to a 60-acre site adjacent to Manchester Airport.
Aimed at attracting national and international business the project could generate up to 7,000 jobs. A fundamental element of its success will be driven by its local, regional, national and international connectivity. Jon Bottomley will outline how the Airport team is working to meet this challenge.
For security reasons advance bookings is essential and are to be made via Membership Services, tel: 01536 740104 or email: membership@ciltuk.org.uk quoting Event Code: GMG097
Please note the delegate list for this event will be vetted.
Type: Regional
Format: Presentation
Region: North West
Group: Greater Manchester
Faculty: Supply-Chain
Forum: Aviation Forum, Passenger Transport Security Forum, Strategic Rail Forum, Transport Planning Forum
Cost: Members - Free; Non-Members - Free
Using RFID to drive supply chain efficiency and cost savings
Data Capture and Information Management Forum Event
When: 23 May 2012
Where: University of Wolverhampton Telford Campus, Priorslee Campus, Shifnal Road, Telford, TF2 9NN
GS1 UK and the University of Wolverhampton NTAILS Demonstration Centre are hosting a seminars that will demonstrate the practical uses for RFID and how it can be used to drive efficiency and cost savings in your supply chain.
The seminar will focus on real-world applications and case studies and will include a tour of the facilities with hands-on demonstrations of how RFID is being used today in a wide range of supply chain applications.
Please find an agenda here.
For more information and to book your place
The NTAILS Demonstration Centre is located at the University of Wolverhampton Telford Campus, Priorslee Campus, Shifnal Road, Telford, TF2 9NN. More information can be found at www.it-futures.com/ntails.
Places are limited to just 20 people. For more information and to book your place please visit www.gs1uk.org/events or contact:
Jill Carver, Events and Training Administrator, GS1 UK
T: 020 7092 3543
E: jill.carver@gs1uk.org
Format: Presentation
Faculty: Supply-Chain
Forum: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Forum, Supply Chain Integration Forum, Warehouse Management Systems Forum
Cost: Members - Free; Non-Members - Free
Innovative Collaboration within the supply chain
When: 23 May 2012, 18:00 (for 18:30) - 20:30
Where: The Port of Felixstowe, Tomline House, The Dock, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 3SY
Meeting point: Please log in to see the meeting point
Traditionally, collaboration within the supply chain has concentrated on transport sharing, facilitated predominantly by 3PLs. But does collaboration stop here?
As supply chains become more efficient and continue to face increasing cost and service pressures, finding innovative ways to collaborate will generate opportunities for manufacturers and retailers.
Speaker: Chris Hall, National Transport Manager, Asda Stores Ltd
With the attainment of the CILT(UK) 2011 award in Supply Chain Innovation, Chris is well suited to discuss innovative and creative collaboration methods between retailers and carriers. The changes implemented by Chris and the teams at Asda have enabled them to contribute significantly to their "We operate for Less" programme.
Speaker: Paul Wallace, Commercial Director, Hutchison Ports (UK)
With ports becoming increasingly focused as logistical hubs, Paul is overseeing advances at Hutchison Ports (UK) in implementing innovative methods to positively impact the wider supply chain. The concept of centralising logistics hubs at the port (Port Centric) has long been in place at the Port of Felixstowe and is becoming more focal within the retail supply chain.
Bookings are to be made via Membership Services, tel: 01536 740104 or email: membership@ciltuk.org.uk quoting Event Code: SFKG003
Please note the delegate list for this event will be vetted.
Type: Regional
Format: Presentation
Region: Eastern
Cost: Members - Free; Non-Members - Free
Panamint vintage transport films
Please note change to date and times.
When: 23 May 2012, 18:00 (for 18:30) - 20:00
Where: Curl Aberdeen, Eday Walk, Aberdeen, AB15 6LN
Presented by Russell Cowe, Panamint Cinema
Panamint Cinema has established itself as a leading supplier of nostalgic, historical documentary films over the past ten years.
All Panamint Cinema DVDs are carefully mastered from the best available original materials, sourced from the nation's archives and independent film production companies.
Russell Cowe will be showing a selection from his transport collection.
Booking is not required for this event. Event Code: SR166
Type: Regional
Format: Presentation
Region: Scottish
Cost: Members - Free ; Non-Members - Free
Bisham Annual Debate
Forget the Far East, bring manufacturing home
When: 23 May 2012, 18:30 - 21:30
Where: Phyllis Court Club, Marlow Road, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2HT
This house believes
"Forget the Far East, bring manufacturing home"
Join Bisham in Henley on the evening of 23rd May for a lively debate on the pros and cons of bringing back manufacturing jobs that had been lost to Asia. Many UK companies are now discovering that global increases in commodity and labour prices mean that Asia's low-cost manufacturing advantage has been eroded. Many large British companies such as GlaxoSmithKline are bringing production back to the UK and Jaguar Land Rover recently announced a £355million investment in an engine plant in Wolverhampton, which will create 750 jobs.
Amongst small businesses, as well, there is renewed enthusiasm for local sourcing. Bringing manufacturing back home has paid off for many companies. It helps to generate jobs and often improves the quality of the product. There is currently a project near Manchester run by Mary Portas making quality knickers using local materials and unemployed people and charging a reasonable price not a rock bottom price.
Manufacturers around the world have had to cope with a 30 per cent year-on-year increase in a basket of commodity prices in the first five months of this year, according to the IMF. At the same time, oil prices have been volatile but the long-term outlook for energy prices, globally, is only higher. Supply chains from emerging markets have also turned out to be riskier. Orders can take months to fulfil and there is a widespread disregard for intellectual property.
Yet bringing manufacturing ‘back home' may not be such a good thing, according to Professor Richard Dashwood at Warwick University's Manufacturing Group. ‘Most of the work that has gone offshore has been at the high value, low volume end of the market. Do we want to send out the message that the UK is now just as cheap as Asian economies for manufacturing?' he asks, (quote from an article by Angela Jameson on thisismoney.co.uk website).
Realistically, many low-cost manufacturing jobs will never return to these shores, but global trends in commodity, energy and labour prices mean there is a window to bring skilled manufacturing jobs back to Britain. What do you think?
Delegate Fees:
Member: £80.00 + VAT
Non-Member: £120.00 + VAT
Please find a booking form here. Bookings to be made via Membership Services, tel: +44 (0) 1536 740104 or email: membership@ciltuk.org.uk quoting event code C260.
Format: Presentation
Faculty: Supply-Chain
Cost: Members - £80.00 + VAT; Non-Members - £120.00 + VAT
