2025: The Logistics Vision Summit

Future Challenges and Opportunities facing the sector, Heathrow Sept 27th, East Midlands Oct 3rd

James Billingham explains...

Envisage a logistics sector in less than 10 years. On-demand commerce a reality , Mobile robotic solutions, driverless trucks and unmanned aerial vehicles/ drone deliveries , explosion of big data, carbon-free distribution and low-emission electric vehicles… What skills and knowledge does a Logistics worker in 2025 need? Logistics is the backbone of what makes our world tick. The ever-changing nature of the logistics sector, driven by insatiable customer demand, technology and competition means that logistics companies' investment strategies and forward thinking are key to long-term success.

James comments...

The Logistics Skills Alliance will showcase the 2025 vision at two events; Heathrow on Sept 27 and East Midlands on Oct 3rd. Key govt speakers will detail their views from DfT to TfL & FORS, Alex Farkas DWP will talk recruitment and DoE will talk Trailblazers. The Heathrow event will be hosted by West Thames College at Heathrow, easy car parking, easy train.

College Principal Tracy Aust says

The date needs to be in your diary, West Thames College warmly welcomes the Logistics Skills Alliance to the college here at Heathrow in the logistics hotspot geographic serving South East England.