Century Logistics welcomes members of UKWA to their Head Office at Saxham Business Park, Little Saxham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6RX for the Eastern Regional Networking Event on Thursday 5^th May 2011 beginning at 1030 am  Car parking is available.  Interested members should indicate their intention to attend by return of email stating your name, job title and company asap to Mick Davison on 0207 836 5522 or email mdavison@ukwa.org.uk.

About Century Logistics

Century Logistics is a privately-owned logistics company with over 400,000 sq ft of warehousing and 140 staff offering realistically priced contract warehousing services for both traditional type businesses requirements, in addition to the new breed of retailers making use of e-commerce opportunities.  Since its inception in 1998, Century has grown through its ability to treat customers and businesses as individuals, delivering tailor made contract warehouse services and offering reassurance through the implementation of an open book policy.

Century also specialise in warehousing innovative and bespoke aftersales services. It recently acquired 140,000 sq ft facility at Saxham Business Park near to Bury St Edmunds, making it one of the largest warehouses in East Anglia, to facilitate its joint venture with Dorel, the world’s biggest nursery products company.   Century has established a reputation for problem-solving, using its expertise in rework, product repair, handling customer service calls and selling end-of-line and returned stock via eBay and other outlets, for a wide range of customers.  Close to the ports of Felixstowe and Harwich and ideally situated close to the national road network, Century provides logistic services for businesses in Norfolk, East Anglia and the UK

Programme

1030

Tea & Coffee on arrival

1100

Introduction and welcome by Charles Watt, UKWA Eastern Region Chairman

1110

Presentation by Nick Love on How to save money with Bonded Warehousing.  Nick has worked in the Supply Chain industry for over 11 years - joining RedPrairie from Kingfisher plc. Bonded warehousing offers demonstrable return on investment and yet most companies ignore this proven opportunity to make significant savings – especially in these most difficult of economic conditions.  Nick Love will explain how it is far easier to gain Bonded Warehouse approval than is commonly thought and explodes some popular myths about the supposed difficulties of applying for and running such a facility. As a software solutions provider, RedPrairie offers its Duty Management solution for bonded warehouses and brings over 20 years of experience to any project having never failed to gain HMRC approval for implementation.

1140

Presentation by Andrea Robinson, Business Development Manager at CargoWise, a leading global logistics and supply chain software provider.  Andrea began her career working in the Freight Forwarding and Warehousing sectors, gaining a broad range of experience of the Industry before moving into the Logistics software arena 25 years ago.   Andrea has worked with hundreds of 3PL companies and understands well the current diversity of the industry and the challenges companies face both operationally and financially when implementing new innovation and IT systems for their business. 

Logistics service providers are facing increasing pressure to reduce warehouse operating costs and maximise resources.  Andrea will focus on how technology can be used to increase efficiency and automation across the entire distribution network.  She will also highlight some of the considerations when enabling technologies and ROI expectations.

1215

Update on Association news and events by Roger Williams, CEO, UKWA

1230

Product presentation, overview and tour of the facility

1400

Lunch and networking

1500

Depart