Coventry and Warwickshire: Driving the Future of Transport and Logistics

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Tuesday, 29 September, 2020 - 10:00 to 11:30

Coventry and Warwickshire: Driving the Future of Transport and Logistics

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Serco & CWLEP

Join Serco and leaders from across the industry on Tuesday 29 September for a FREE online event and virtual roundtable discussion to consider some key areas of the region’s recovery plan in transport and logistics.

The transport and logistics sector is in a strong position but it is also facing an era of unprecedented change, as digitalisation takes hold and new technologies enable greater efficiency.

Join Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP), Serco and leaders from across the industry on Tuesday 29 September for a FREE online event and virtual roundtable discussion to consider some key areas of the region’s recovery plan.

The lack of digital culture and training is the biggest challenge facing transportation and logistics companies, so we will discuss the ideas due to re-shape the marketplace and how new smart and automated technologies could reshape the workforce.

Our group of senior figures will thrash out the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry and the ways in which firms can develop and adapt to collaborate, innovate and upskill for a more sustainable future.

You will have the opportunity to ask our virtual roundtable participants your questions and take part in an interactive discussion to address future trends, the impact of automation and driving forces in transport and logistics.

Key speakers include:

  • Sarah Windrum, Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP) Board Director
  • Andy Davis, CWLEP Strategy and Analytics Executive Officer
  • Phil Peak, CWLEP Growth Hub Operations Director
  • Brian Walsh, Serco, Capture Director for Employment, Skills Training and Enterprise
  • Rob Matts, Serco, Head of Skills Support for the Workforce
  • Karen Shuter, Exact Logistics Ltd, Managing Director
  • Alex Hope, Siamo Group, Director of Training

More information can be found at: https://www.finditincw.co.uk/events/coventry-and-warwickshire-driving-the-future-of-transport-and-logistics

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PLEASE NOTE: In booking to attend this event you are agreeing to help CWLEP and Serco undertake research (through a short employer survey) with employers in the transport, logistics and vehicle manufacturing supply chain, to explore current automation levels and future plans, and the likely effect of this on jobs and skills in the region. Your assistance with this is appreciated and essential to shaping the region's skills gaps and future re-skilling needs. 

Your answers will be anonymous and any information that you share is confidential and stored securely, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This event is being funded by Skills Support for the Workforce, a programme co-financed by the Education and Skills Funding Agency and European Social Fund.

Price: This event is free.

Location: FinditinCW Virtual Meeting Room

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Without the Growth Hubs help and assistance, we would never have been able to increase our sales & output and also grow our local business. With this help in purchasing new equipment we have expanded our operations and gained a new and increased customer base.

Nuneaton Roof Truss,

Over the past few years, Armstrongs has built up a fantastic relationship with Gary Thyeson from the Growth Hub. His advice on grants and funding has been really valuable to both Armstrongs and some of our clients. His knowledge of local business support has been helpful in signposting us to relevant support agencies as required. We look forward to working with Laura Delahunty moving forwards.

Armstrongs Accountancy LTD,

In the short time since first engaging with the Warwickshire Growth Hub we feel that Laura has understood our vision and has been so very supportive in linking us to the specialist teams who are now supporting us with training, finance and recruitment. A great service that every growing organisation should connect with

MES Systems Limited,

I have had an excellent experience working with Laura from the Growth Hub, from day one, she was taking detailed attention to my concerns and ideas. She was able to put me in contact with different organisations and people to find out answers to my questions and help me to solve some inquiries I was having. I feel this support definitely had a positive impact in my plans. 

 

PALACIOS LTD,

It’s been a fantastic inaugural eight months for the TalentTech Recruitment team and, although the reality of setting up and running a company can be a somewhat daunting experience, we have been extremely grateful for the superb help, advice and guidance given to us along our journey by Gavin Barnett and the team at CW Growth Hub. Gavin’s introductions to both Warwick & Coventry Universities and his wider business network have been absolutely invaluable.

TalentTech Recruitment LTD,

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King of Saffron LTD,

This grant [which we received with the help of the Growth Hub and Coventry City Council] will really help us get on track for business growth and succeed with our vision. Personally, I would also like to thank the team for supporting me through the grant application process. You have been very approachable and attentive throughout.

Exeter Analytical (UK) Limited,

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Burbidge & Son Ltd,

Over the years since the Growth Hub was set up we have habitually gone to our Account Manager as a one-stop shop for all business-related information.  It has been a really convenient way of finding suppliers, advisors and, on one occasion, we even asked for assistance with finding customers.  We are invited to a wide range of business events including business development workshops, Brexit roundtable discussions, seminars on various topics and have also been asked to speak at some events.  When we have needed additional information, for example, finding finance sources or help with selecti

Marchantcain Design Limited,

Thanks to CW Growth hub getting us access to grant funding we have been able to invest in the latest computer monitoring system, which will enable us to compete with the national companies within our industry.

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