Transport & Logistics

Supply Chain

A big growth area within the Transport and Logistics sector is the employment of Supply Chain Managers within manufacturing and retailing companies. Within the Yorkshire and Humber region there are companies such as Nestle, ASDA, Morrisons and the Arcadia Group with their own in-house distribution operations.

Within the Supply Chain network, warehousing is a key function. Stocks vary from raw materials to finished goods which need to be kept in the right conditions and dispatched in the precise quantities at exactly the right time, via the most efficient route.

The main motorway networks within the Yorkshire and Humber region provide an ideal location for large distribution centres, and companies such as B&Q, IKEA, Poundstretcher, ASDA, Tesco and Next have built major depots in the area to take advantage of this.

Useful links:

The Supply Chain Challenge

Gives clear information on the role of the supply chain industry together with professional qualifications in Logistics.

    * http://www.scicareers.org.uk