Red Sea Disruption Update One of the world’s most used waterways has been the focus of media attention for weeks following the disruption to major shipping lines. Houthi rebels from Yemen are currently conducting attacks on commercial vessels in the Bab al-Mandab Strait. This area serves as the entry and exit to the Red Sea which leads to the Suez Canal – one of the busiest canals for shipping, connecting Europe with Asia. In recent weeks, the Houthi rebels have escalated their attacks with targeted drone and rocket strikes on commercial vessels and even managed to board and seize a cargo ..read more

New Innovative Degree Apprenticeship Launched New innovative Masters level PgDip/MBA (Supply Chain) apprenticeship unveiled for supply chain leaders A new and innovative degree apprenticeship for supply chain leaders has been launched by the Uniserve Group in partnership with the University of Suffolk. The Group, with its leading Supply Chain Academy incorporating CP Training Services Limited, hopes the new Senior Leadership Apprenticeship will become an important career route for future supply chain leaders, in collaboration with the University. The main purpose of business is to generate ..read more

Supply Chain Academy Announced as Finalists for BIFA Staff Development Award Supply Chain Academy (SCA) in partnership with CP Training (CPT), received the news that they have been shortlisted as finalists for a BIFA (British International Freight Association) award. The nomination that sees partners SCA and CPT shortlisted in the ‘Staff Development’ category has been welcomed by both staff and students alike. On receiving the news that SCA had been shortlisted as a finalist, @AlexMortimer, Supply Chain Academy’s Commercial Director said: “Our ethos has always been to set the standard in d ..read more

Our Commercial Director makes the top 50 global supply chain thought leaders We are pleased to announce that the Supply Chain Academy’s Commercial Director, Alex Mortimer, has made it into the top 50 global supply chain thought leaders and influencers, as announced by Thinkers360 last week.  Alex has been inducted into this prestigious list of other members of Thinkers360 for his hard work in sharing his thought leadership on key supply chain management issues. This includes delivering award-winning courses through Supply Chain Academy and sister company CP Training, as well ..read more

Supply Chain Degree Apprenticeships Webinar 30th June We are proud to be hosting a webinar for employers who would like to find out more information about the Supply Chain Degree Apprenticeship. Register here to join us on Wednesday 30th June and find out more about the event! For more information about our apprenticeships contact Alex Mortimer, Commercial Director on am@supplychainacademy.org.uk or 01708 259 450   Supply Chain News from the Supply Chain Academy. The only learning resource centre focused solely on the subject of supply chain, for more information call 0 ..read more