This document provides a summary of the September 2017 issue of Logistics & Transport Focus, the journal of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. The issue includes articles on attracting young professionals to the industry, Brexit and international trade, mentoring programs, and developments in various sectors such as rail, aviation and retail logistics. It also profiles current members and lists upcoming events from CILT regions, sectors and partners.

1. LO GISTICS & TRANSPORT SEPTEMBER 2017
FOCUS
Book your
ticket for
Brexit
Showcasing
software in
our sectors
How can
mentoring
add value
Thefuture
CEOatplay
Young
Professionals
special issue
How can we
inspire our next
generation?
Understanding
Millennials
Diversity and
inclusion
Cleaning up our
image
The importance
of education
Improving parents’
perception

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PROCTOR
Attracting and retaining
young professionals
6 NEWS
News from the worlds of
logistics and transport
14 THE CONVERSATION
We take a look at the latest
letters Focus has received
and Christos Tsinopoulos
examines how the UK can
secure trade deals across
the pond post-Brexit
18 MEMBER ELECTIONS
We recognise those
members who have been
elected to Institute
Membership, Chartered
Membership and Chartered
Fellowship
56 WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH
List of CILT’s Regional,
Sector and Corporate
events
58 NATIONS, REGIONS
& GROUPS
All the latest from your
Region
60 FORUMS
An update from the
Operations Management
Forum, Customs &
International Trade Forum
and Retail Logistics Forum
65 AWARDING ORGANISATION
Congratulations to learners
recently awarded CILT
qualifications
66 PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Mentoring adds value to
your membership
72 MEMBERSHIP RECOGNITION
List of members who
are celebrating their
membership anniversary
73 PEOPLE AND PLACES
Latest appointments in
logistics and transport
74 INSTITUTE CORPORATE
MEMBERSHIP
Recognising those
companies that have
recently renewed,
upgraded or joined CILT
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Max Hodge
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REGULAR FEATURES
13
FOCUS ON OPERATIONS
MANAGEMENT
Dave Manning speaks about
Demand Driven MRP and the
need for integrated business
planning
16
POLICY WATCH
David Quarmby discusses
CILT’s response to the
Government’s recent air
quality proposals
21
THE INTERVIEW
Focus speaks to Alex Hornby
about the challenges facing
the bus industry and
encouraging young
professionals
25
HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR
TICKET FOR BREXIT?
Kevin Richardson, Chief
Executive, CILT, looks at why
members need to take
immediate action if they are to
negotiate Brexit successfully
67
YOUR CILT CHAMPIONS
We hear from two of our
Champions about joining
the initiative
70
VOICES OF OUR FUTURE
Focus speaks to Matthew
Chamberlain about his
nomination at this year’s
Annual Awards and attracting
young talent to the profession
46
PROTECTING YOUR
ORGANISATION’S MOST
IMPORTANT ASSET
Marc Cowan analyses why the
logistical placement of your
data is such a vital component
of your company
48
PARTNERING FOR PROGRESS
Hannah Green looks at how
a partnership between CEVA
Logistics and Stephenson
College is helping attract
young talent
49
WHY LOGISTICS?
James Fairhurst explains the
route that led him to a career
in logistics
50
THE SUPPLY CHAIN
CONUNDRUM
Andy Page looks at how
investment in education can
help develop the next
generation of logisticians
52
ECONOMICS: THE HEART OF
TRANSPORT STRATEGY
How can plans for the
Northern Powerhouse address
economic challenges in the
north?
54
MEET THE MENTOR AND
PROTÉGÉ
Nicolas Miller and Jean-Rene
Badrick speak to Focus about
CILT’s mentoring service
INSTITUTE FEATURES

3. 54 FOCUS SEPTEMBER2017
Nicolas Miller and Jean-Rene Badrick speak to Focus about CILT’s mentoring service, an initiative that
has been developed to support members in their CPD activities.
entor Nicolas Miller (NM), EU
Logistics Network Development
Controller, is responsible for the
implementation of complex best practice
supply chain solutions for the European
Logistics and Supply Chain Network.
This consists of 35 storage and production
sites delivering to over 1,500 sites.
He originally joined the Institute as part
of his personal development in raising
perceptions and profile within the
profession.
Protégé Jean-Rene Badrick (JB) has been
a Logistics Specialist in the RAF for five
years. He has experience of managing
operations in the UK, Afghanistan and
Cyprus. Prior to joining the RAF, he was
an elite athlete with GB Judo. He joined
the Institute for the wide range of training
and development programmes.
Why did you join the mentor
programme?
NM: I have a passion for people
management, and enjoy helping
individuals develop. I do not have any
direct reports in my current day-to-day
role and I miss the line manager function.
However, I do offer mentoring within my
company, and I felt the CILT programme
would be something I could enjoy and
add value to.
JB: I enrolled on the mentor scheme as I
am due to be leaving the RAF by next year
and felt I needed support to make this
transition as smooth as possible. I believed
a mentor could help in areas such as
potential work experience, CV tips, advice
on sought-after qualifications and general
advice. So far, Nic has successfully
arranged several weeks work experience
for me at Tate & Lyle Sugars, given me
extensive advice on my CV and on what
qualifications would serve me best.
Why did you choose each other as your
mentor/protégé?
NM: Jean-Rene’s background as an elite
athlete and in aviation coupled with
qualifications he had already obtained,
such as in lean, made the decision easy.
It was clear here was someone who
wanted to learn, develop and progress.
To be honest, I wasn’t sure how much
value I could provide! My gut feeling was
correct. Jean-Rene has been an equal
partner in this relationship. He has
impressed me with his attitude and
maturity in evaluating my advice.
JB: I chose Nic as it was apparent he had
vast experience in the logistics sector,
currently working for a renowned
company in Tate & Lyle Sugars. He had
also taken up a similar mentor role
previously within the company, so I felt
he was well equipped for this role.
What did you hope to get out of the
scheme and have your expectations
been met?
NM: I have really enjoyed the experience
and getting to know Jean-Rene. It has
ticked my box of helping the future of the
profession develop. There’s also been a
fair bit of consoling Jean-Rene during
Arsenal’s recent poor run.
JB: Nic has been extremely helpful and
approachable from the start, while also
being professional. He has helped me on a
range of issues, not just the specific ones I
made clear at the beginning. This includes
advice on buying my first home to finding
weekend work as a door supervisor. The
relationship has grown over time and we
have a common interest in football, which
involves a lot of consoling on my part, as
Nic is unfortunately an Ipswich Town
supporter.
Would you recommend the scheme?
NM: For likeminded people, definitely.
JB: I would strongly recommend anyone
who is considering enrolling on this
scheme to do so. Apart from the
professional aspect, it has been great to
meet someone in a similar field and build
a relationship. I have gained much more
from this than I had anticipated.
What is the key learning you can take
from this relationship?
Both: Make yourself available, listen and
enjoy.
Meet the mentor and protégé
YOUNG PROFESSIONALSSPECIAL
If you are interested in becoming a mentor,
or if you require a mentor please contact:
Professional Development Department,
01536 740166. pd@ciltuk.org.uk
Mentor Nicolas Miller
CMILT
Protégé Jean-Rene Badrick
MILT
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