IN THE SPOTLIGHT: LOGISTICS, FREIGHT & TRANSPORTATION


IN THE SPOTLIGHT


CERTIFICATION FOR CML AS LOGISTICS PARTNER


Warehousing and freight forwarding industry leader, Core Management Logistics (CML), has recently gained WiseTech Global’s CargoWise Certified Logistics Provider (CCLP) status. This latest news follows


on from the hard work and success of James Thorpe, CML’s freight business unit manager, achieving Certified Operator status last year and a further three members of CML’s Management Team accomplishing Certified Professional status. This certification grants permission for CML to be recognised as a Certified Logistics Partner which further cements CML as an expert logistics provider. Achieving CCLP status allows the


James Thorpe


supply chain to be strengthened, improves skills and efficiencies, and ensures CML continues to live its


values of quality, innovation, trust and commitment. WiseTech Global’s CargoWise


‘THIS FANTASTIC


ACHIEVEMENT REPRESENTS A TEAM EFFORT’


One is an award-winning system providing a single-platform logistics solution for companies to form an integral part in their supply chain. The system ensures compliance with customs and creates an improved level of communication between customers, suppliers and partners. James said: “This


fantastic achievement


represents a team effort and obtaining CCLP status demonstrates CML’s commitment to continually improve its processes and systems to ensure that its customers receive the best experience possible.”


Visit: www.cmlplc.com DELIVERIES IMPROVED BY APP


Supply chain solutions provider The NX Group has rolled out Road Tech’s Roadrunner Driver app across its drivers, increasing the efficiency of the delivery process via a sophisticated system that benefits staff and customers. The NX Group operates a


dedicated fleet manned by fully DBS-checked drivers, who are responsible for ensuring deliveries nationwide. Prior to the app’s installation, the firm had relied on paperwork proof of deliveries. These were processed following the driver’s return to the firm’s base, which meant any issues or feedback could only be investigated post-delivery. Under the new system, all


delivery jobs are booked onto Roadrunner, The NX Group’s transport management system.


In this issue we look at the LOGISTICS, FREIGHT & TRANSPORTATION, RECRUITMENT & HR and FOOTWEAR AND LEATHER industries in the Northamptonshire area


THIRTY YEARS ON THE ROAD FOR FAMILY FIRM


A family-run haulage firm is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Maloney Plant Haulage Ltd,


based in Northampton, was launched in 1989 by John Maloney and his brother Derek. Three decades on John’s son


Tommy also has a major role in the firm, after first joining the business as a driver at the age of 19. Tommy said: “It’s quite an


achievement for a business to continue to be successful 30 years after it was launched. “We have lots of customers


who have been with us for many years and I think this is down to our reliability. Our customers have confidence in us to deliver what they have asked of us.” The firm supplies low loader


These then become manifest and form the driver’s itinerary for the day, enabling the driver to see at a glance the collection point, delivery point and address, recipient’s contact details and a brief description of the order. Peter Connolly, IT and project manager at The NX Group, said:


“Crucially, upon arrival at the goods’ destination, the driver can enter comments relating to pallet or job discrepancies: and, where relevant, these can be supported by photographs uploaded on the spot.”


Visit: www.thenxgroup.com DECEMBER 2019/JANUARY 2020 inbusiness 21


transport, lorry mounted cranes, flat trailers, rigid flat vehicles and curtain siders. It specialises in transportation for the construction and house building industry but it is also happy to work on one-off projects, including working with the public.


Visit: www.maloneyplanthaulage.com


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