“ I ’ d say to both new comers and all others in the industry that we all need to be better at collaborating , whether that ’ s with customers , suppliers or each other ”
— Richard Cawston ,
XPO ’ s Managing Director , Supply Chain Europe
37 gramme ; we achieved something like half a million hours of training delivered in ‘ 2016 and 2017 alone .”
Asked what advice he would give to young professionals looking to make their way in the logistics industry , Cawston replies , only half-jokingly : “ Join XPO !” before adding “ Embrace technology because it ’ s coming and it ’ s coming fast . It ’ s a fast-paced industry , so be prepared to learn and adapt , the very best people are constantly adapting and evolving .
“ Finally , I ’ d say to both new comers and all others in the industry that we all need to be better at collaborating , whether that ’ s with customers , suppliers or each other . We need to collaborate on projects . We need to collaborate on investments . And we need to collaborate on industry , as well . And cross fertilising , if you like , industry practises from one to another , where it really counts and makes a difference to supply chain pace , supply chain quality and supply chain efficiency . Collaboration can be a real kicker ”
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