BUSINESS REPORT STORAGE SOLUTION HITS THE SHELVES


PALLITE®, the manufacturer and retailer of award-winning paper honeycomb pallets, pallet boxes and layer pads, has announced the product diversification and launch of their new warehouse storage solution range – PALLITE® PIX. PALLITE® PIX is a range of


lightweight, flexible and robust storage and shelving systems made from 100% recyclable paper honeycomb deck, that are designed to consolidate pick-faces. By creating free space firms can


store more product and ultimately increase the yield of their warehouse while maintaining the ability to flex around the demands of their supply chain. The range is available in standard


and bespoke sizes to fit all types of warehousing and racking.


Before Each honeycomb shelf has a


smooth edge applied for labelling to allow for items to be easily identified to improve pick accuracy. The range is strong enough to hold up to 500kg per unit and


After


remains lightweight to protect teams from manual handling injuries. The units can be built and


dismantled with ease without tools or screws and be stored flat-


packed to help keep warehouse layouts flexible. “Consumer demands are ever-


changing and supply chains are always under pressure to squeeze the asset against headwinds. “With shifts in sales density and


store sizes changing, labour and fuel inflation, as well as more dynamic consumers, it’s more important than ever to focus on creating space and improving productivity,” adds PALLITE® CEO, Iain Hulmes. “It’s hard to commit to a fixed


solution when your space requirements can change so quickly. The PALLITE® PIX range offers a solution that allows you to be flexible, save space, and become more efficient in the process.”


Visit: www.pallite.co.uk


COMPLETION OF ILM MANAGEMENT COURSE


More than a dozen candidates have completed the ILM Management Development Programme with Northamptonshire Chamber. The comprehensive programme


SERCO MAKES A BID TO OPERATE NEW PRISON


Wellingborough has been home to a prison since 1963. In June 2018 the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announced that Wellingborough would be rebuilt as a Category C Resettlement prison, contracted to the private sector. The regeneration of Wellingborough prison is an exciting venture for


both the MoJ and their chosen contractor. Once built the prison will accommodate 1,680 convicted male residents, in an environment fitting with the culture and ethos of rehabilitation and resettlement. Serco operational solutions lead Sarah Tiffin said: “Wellingborough


prison will have a large workshop capacity, which will provide significant business opportunities. For instance, Halfords, Timpson and Greggs have worked in prisons successfully for many years and view prison workshops as key to their business model, with Timpson currently employing 1,200 ex-offenders across the country. “Businesses could benefit from purpose-built workshops at reduced


rates, with the opportunity to source, train and tailor a guaranteed on site work force. We are very interested in working with local businesses and charities as prison residents will be taking part in many activities that will enhance their skills to get them ready for their future release. “Here at Serco we are busy putting together our bid submission,


which will remain true to our core values of; Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride. We look forward to working closely with the whole Wellingborough community, should we be chosen to operate the new Wellingborough prison.”


If you would like further information regarding these opportunities, please contact @SercoGroup


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is delivered over a nine-month period and is essential for anyone who needs to increase their management skills, improve their leadership skills and boost their confidence in managing and developing others. The course has been delivered in


partnership with the Chamber by Beyond Theory, a recognised provider for the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), since May 2018. So far two cohorts, containing 14


candidates, have successfully completed the programme, a third cohort has recently started the programme and bookings are now being taken for a fourth cohort starting in September. Northamptonshire Chamber chief


executive Paul Griffiths said: “We’re proud to offer this course because


Successful ILM candidates


it enables participants, and in turn their organisations, to develop their leadership skills. “We’re delighted our first sets of


participants have successfully completed the programme and look forward to welcoming more candidates on future courses.” Beyond Theory senior consultant


Paul Beesley added: “The response to the programme has been excellent. The participants’ commitment has been exceptional and they have all demonstrated how they have applied their learning to benefit themselves and their colleagues in their workplaces. “The take-up for the programme


has exceeded my expectations. I’m also delighted that a number of organisations which sent staff on the first programme have gone on to send more of their managers on later programmes – this shows how well the training is working.”


For further information visit www.northants-chamber.co.uk/ training or call 01604 490490.


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