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First annual Logistics Finance Forum is a “great opportunity” for sector leaders
Logistics UK, in its role as one of the UK’s leading business groups, will host the Logistics Finance Forum 2023 next week, its first annual senior engagement event for leaders within the logistics industry.
“Through a series of engaging panel discussions, interactive sessions, and informative keynotes from industry-leading experts, the Logistics Finance Forum will explore the importance of productivity, efficiency and cost management for streamlining logistics operations,” says Phil Roe, President of Logistics UK, who will be chairing the event.
“Featuring speakers from Evri, Santander, HSBC, John Lewis Partnership, XPO Logistics, KPMG, Demica and more, the Logistics Finance Forum will provide the insight and information needed to form business strategy, as well as giving the opportunity for industry networking.”
Highlights of the conference will include:
Achieving productivity and efficiency in logistics – A panel discussion giving an overview of the findings of Logistics UK's new report with Oxford Economics, Logistics: Delivering the solution to the UK's productivity puzzle, which highlights key drivers of productivity.
Funding and financing decarbonisation: obstacles and opportunities to reaching net zero – A discussion about decarbonisation strategies and planning for logistics businesses, including the cost of decarbonisation and procurement, financial instruments and investment programmes, and measuring scope 3 emissions.
Future outlook: Is it worth investing in innovation and the workforce? – A deep-dive into investment in innovation and skills, and its importance for financial growth in the long run, as well as exploring the cost and ROI of innovation and workforce development.
The event also marks the launch of Logistics UK’s new Executive Membership, which offers a new, strategic level of membership for people working at the helm of the logistics sector.
The aim of the new membership is to give logistics leaders the tools and insight needed to inform decision-making, form business strategy and navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
“We are very excited about being able to give a stronger voice to those working at the helm of this vital business sector,” said Roe.
“Combining the opportunity to influence Logistics UK’s policy priorities, quality insight and information, senior level events and networking opportunities, and bespoke advice and support, Executive Membership offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to keep leaders abreast of key trends, policy issues and commercial risks across the supply chain.”
To discover more about Executive Membership, please visit the link below or contact Andy Fitt on 07713 029451 or afitt@logistics.org.uk.
*www.logistics.org.uk/executivemembership
Published On: 07/09/2023 15:00:00
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