The logistics sector has been met with unprecedented struggles in the face of the Coronavirus outbreak. This, along with other factors, may well have compromised the future of extended supply chains. Below, we discuss further. Threats To The Future Of Extended Supply Chains There are a number of things that can pose challenges to the […]
It’s been some time now since the outbreak of Covid-19 in the UK; and whilst many operations may have grounded to a halt, at the Barnes Group our key workers have been working hard throughout the pandemic to keep life in our country running as normal as it can be. There’s fantastic coverage of the […]
Logistics is one of the most rewarding careers for a myriad of reasons; flexibility, job control and travel perks to name a few. There are a range of roles within the industry, all requiring a different breadth of education and experience. Whether you’re just starting out, or have a seasoned career, there’ll be a role […]
Behind every product sold and every service given, logistics would have had a part to play at some stage. That includes transporting weapons and ammunition. Handling such dangerous cargo takes the utmost reliability and professionalism, it’s a job that not everyone may be up to – but a crucial one all the same. Did you […]
The Department for Transport recently announced that the current limited drivers’ hours relaxation will be extended until at least 11:59pm on Tuesday 21 April 2020; this will apply to all road haulage operations. Why? Because logistics is a fundamental operation in the fight against Covid-19 right now. This announcement came following the mounting pressure on […]
Clean Air Zones (CAZ) are areas in the UK that have been introduced by local authorities to improve air-quality by introducing fees for drivers. In a daring bid to reduce emissions, Clean Air Zones were first proposed in 2015, and have finally come into force this year. They fit into the UK’s target to be […]
As part of our nod to International Women’s Day, we’ve taken the opportunity to talk to our very own Karen Cusick about her role at The Barnes Group, her career journey and her advice to other women considering joining the sector. What is your job title at The Barnes Group and where are you based? […]
For our latest ‘Behind Barnes’ blog, we caught up with HR/Administrator Assistant, Laura Tomlinson. We asked her about her career journey, what her role entails at The Barnes Group and the advice she has for other people looking to work in HR. What does your role at The Barnes Group entail? I work alongside Karen […]
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’re talking about something that we truly love – logistics! An opportunistic and exciting employment path, here we’ll discuss five things there is to love about this industry and why logistics is a great career. Working In Logistics – What’s Not To Love? We may be a little […]
We recently caught up with our very own Ben Alker, Transport Planner here at The Barnes Group to find out about his career journey and what a typical day looks like for a Transport Planner like Ben. What does your role as a Transport Planner entail? I deal with the day to day operational running […]