Logistics & Warehousing Freethinking Podcast

Welcome to Episode 1 of our Freethinking logistics & warehousing podcast

In this series of podcasts delivered by Freeths and hosted by logistics consultant, Paul Brooks we will be talking to business leaders across the UK, looking at the impact of global supply chains on the UK economy and how they are responding through warehousing solutions, innovative technologies and managing risk through commercial contracts.

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Topics and Timestamps

Time: 00:00
Topic: Part 1 – supply chain
Speakers: Tony Mannix, CEO, Clipper Logistics and Iain Bowler, Head of Commercial, Freeths
Description: Welcome and introduction from Paul Brooks and Iain Bowler
Ideal for: Owners and senior leaders of Logistics and Warehousing businesses, retailers and those involved up and down the supply chain

Time: 02:10
Topic: Part 1 – the story of Tony Mannix
Speakers: Tony Mannix
Description: Tony shares his work life story, beginning with how he got into the logistics sector, to joining Clipper Logistics and helping it grow to be one of the largest 3PLS in country through to its ultimate sale to GXO

Time: 03:41
Topic: Part 1 – Solutions for fashion logistics
Speakers: Tony Mannix
Description: The Clipper logistics journey into fashion logistics and how the business adapted to meet growth opportunities in the retail sector

Time: 5:30
Topic: Part 1 – Supporting emerging businesses across retail, fashion and e-commerce
Speakers: Iain Bowler
Description: Iain shares how Freeths connect, support and build long term relationships with businesses across the retail, logistics and warehousing sectors

Time: 8:05
Topic: Part 1 – Life after Brexit
Speakers: Tony Mannix
Description: Tony discusses the challenges and opportunities brought about by Brexit for the sector

Time: 10:45
Topic: Part 1 – The disruptive storm
Speakers: Iain Bowler
Description: Iain talks about some of the big issues currently affecting supply chains, and how business leaders are currently managing evolving risks across their business

Time: 14:00
Topic: Part 1 – Collaboration and creating solutions
Speakers: Tony Mannix
Description: Tony talks about the importance of relationships and how collaborative working can help drive growth in the sector

Time: 17:33
Topic: Part 1 – Understanding Logistics & Warehousing
Speakers: Iain Bowler
Description: Iain discusses how he and Freeths deliver legal solutions for businesses in the sector

Time: 19:03
Topic: Part 2 – Property
Speakers: Tony Mannix, CEO, Clipper Logistics and Shashi Chambers, Partner (Real Estate), Freeths
Description: Welcome and introduction from Paul Brooks and Shashi Chambers

Time: 20:00
Topic: Part 2 – How Warehousing has changed to meet customer needs
Speakers: Tony Mannix
Description: Tony discusses the importance of warehouses, current challenges with availability, suitability and the changing customer

Time: 22:43
Topic: Part 2 – How the modern agile world is driving change in real estate
Speakers: Shashi Chambers
Description: Shashi shares his views on the current market and the need for flexibility within leases to help meet the needs of customers

Time: 25:15
Topic: Part 2 – Collaboration and shared space within warehousing
Speakers: Tony Mannix
Description: Tony shares his views on shared use and the need for flexibility within warehousing

Time: 27:23
Topic: Part 2 – Flexible and hybrid working in the sector, benefits and challenges for the workforce
Speakers: Tony Mannix and Shashi Chambers
Description: Tony and Shashi discuss hybrid working, how changes in working practices have impacted office space and the risk working from home may have on identifying and developing talent within the workforce

Time: 32:42
Topic: Part 2 – Challenges within Real Estate
Speakers: Shashi Chambers
Description: Shashi talks about how Freeths deliver legal property solutions for clients within the sector

Time: 34:20
Topic: Part 3 – People
Speakers: Tony Mannix, CEO, Clipper Logistics and Amanda Trewhella, Managing Associate, Freeths
Description: Welcome and introduction from Paul Brooks

Time: 34:34
Topic: Part 3 – Overcoming people challenges
Speakers: Tony Mannix
Description: Tony shares insight into how Clipper Logistics overcame workforce challenges following Brexit and how the fresh start initiative helped them identify and develop new talent from specific groups, providing them with opportunities to grow within the business

Time: 37:35
Topic: Part 3 – The Modern Workforce
Speakers: Amanda Trewhella
Description: Amanda and Tony discuss current people challenges following COVID-19, upskilling staff, and creating a place of work to help attract and retain talent through diversity & inclusion

Time: 42:32
Topic: Part 3 – Driver challenges
Speakers: Tony Mannix
Description: Tony talks about overcoming driver shortages and the initiatives Clipper Logistics have implemented to overcome these challenges

Time: 45:53
Topic: Part 3 – Closing comments
Speakers: Amanda Trewhella
Description: Amanda shares her views on key considerations when instructing law firms for employment support