The Logistics Sector Rachel McGuire, Research and Policy Officer & John Bowman, Head of Skills
The Logistics Sector • What is Logistics? • Logistics in the Scottish economy • Forecasts and predictions • Employers • Careers • Further information and contacts
What is Logistics? Right Goods, Right Place and Right Time • Alan Waller (International Vice-President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and • Transport) defines logistics as : “It’s management of the supply chain from end -to- end: it’s raw material sources, it’s packaging sources, all the way through primary and secondary manufacturing, finishing, distribution and channels to market. It includes customer service, product returns and recycling .”* * http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/__802574d80054b660.nsf/id/7nsg4ctden!opendocument
The Logistics Sector in Scotland The Logistics Sector employs 113,200 people across 12,310 companies. Including those who work in eleven key logistics occupations in other sectors, the actual size of the sector is 163,100 people which equates to 7% of Scotland’s workforce Source: Annual Population Survey, 2009.
The Logistics Sector in Scotland Compared with other sectors in Scotland: • The Logistics sector has a higher proportion of ‘process and machine operatives’ (26%). We call them Drivers! • Higher proportion of elementary occupations (24%). Warehouse workers • A higher proportion of managers and senior officials (18%). Source: Scottish Employer Skills Survey, 2010
• …and the demographics in Scotland specifically Scotland’s Only 22% of employees in the Logistics sector are female. The Logistics sector has a slightly older workforce, with more employees in the over 45 age group and less in 16-24 age group than all Scottish employees. Source: Annual Population Survey, 2009.
• and the Future… Scotland’s Working Futures III projects that 47,700 additional workers will be required to work in the sector by 2017. All occupational groups will experience a positive demand in employment. Considerable demand will be seen for managers (9,400), customer service positions (7,900) as well as for transport and machine operatives - those van and lorry drivers again (7,000).
• Wages in the sector Scotland’s - The average gross wages for a Distribution Manager in 2010 were £620 per week. - With average wages for drivers at nearly £500 per week. Source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2010
Skills needs in the sector - Employers mentioned as skills that needed improvement: Customer handling skills Planning and organising Problem solving skills Team working skills* Skills for Logistics, SSA (2011) argues that, although not an issue at present, there is concern amongst industry stakeholders that insufficient numbers are undertaking the Driver CPC training, and if left until 2014, demand will exceed supply, resulting in a potential future shortage of drivers. *Source: Scottish Employer Skills Survey, 2010
Employers and Careers • Where does logistics happen? • Logistics companies • What sort of jobs? • Progression routes • Entry requirements • Apprenticeships • Further information and contacts
Transport Modes- ROAD
Mode-RAIL
Mode-SEA
Mode-AIR
‘Own Account’ and ‘Hire and Reward’ ???? Own account Employers Hire and Reward Employers Menzies Newspaper/ Malcolm Group Third Party Distribution Logistics Publications Carntyne Third Party Hutchinson Flour Food Transport Logistics DHL UK Express Parcels Gleaner Oils Oil and Gas Distribution Argos 3 rd Party TDG Aberdeen Council Local Authority ARR CRAIB Third Party Logistics R Wiseman Food ASCO Third Party Logistics IBM Electronics
Jobs and careers Warehouse Operative • • Forklift Driver • Van or Lorry Driver Traffic Operator • • Transport Manager • Warehouse Manager • Logistics/Supply Chain Manager • Business support managers Account Managers • • Supply Chain Director • Logistics Director
The Professional Development Stairway www.thestairway.org
Entry to the sector – qualifications and licences • Apprenticeships have no specific requirements, beyond ‘employability’ • Numerate Graduates in any discipline • Driving Licences – vans at 17, LGV at 18 • Driver CPC + Periodic Training • Lift Trucks – approved training – 3-5 day course • Transport Manager Cert of Professional Competence • Professional Body membership - CILT, CIPS, IOTA etc.
Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks • See SfL or other websites • Moving towards single ‘Freight Logistics’ MAF • Driving, Warehousing, Traffic Office, Supply Chain • Delivery in employment support by private provider • Professional Body membership - e.g. CIPS for SCM
Dear Javier, Further information Thanks for this, and I hope you have a pr. Further general information www.skillsforlogistics.org http://www.deliveringyourfuture.co.uk/ Specific Research Sector Skills Assessment Scotland (Jan 2011) http://www.alliancescotland.org/Publications/SSAs/SSA2011.aspx Scottish LMI profiles: http://www.alliancescotland.org/Publications/LMIProfiles/LMI2011.aspx Scottish IAG Factsheets http://www.alliancescotland.org/Publications/IAGFactSheets/IAG2011.aspx
Contacts at Skills for Logistics Chris Campbell (National Manager, Scotland) Chris.campbell@skillsforlogistics.org Lesley Broadwood (National Policy Advisor) Lesley.broadwood@skillsforlogistics.org John Bowman (Head of Skills) John.bowman@skillsforlogistics.org Gwenn Winters (Senior Research Officer) Gwenn.winters@skillsforlogistics.org
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