July 2024
July has brought some fantastic news for the Granby team. We are thrilled to announce that we have been recognised as the Logistics Service Provider of the Year by the UK Warehouse Association. In June, we successfully renewed our Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditations, ensuring best practices and business continuity. Beyond our daily operations, Victoria Pittman represented Granby at the NEC in Birmingham for the annual Multimodal trade event. This premier industry meeting place celebrates logistics in all its forms and fosters business growth and new opportunities. Back at Granby HQ, we are shining a spotlight on the Granby Client Services team, asking insightful questions to understand what drives them. In an era where social value is increasingly scrutinised, we are proud to highlight our collaboration with charity partners. Finally, we take a close look at one fascinating area of our business - contract packing. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Enjoy the read and have a great summer!
Logistics Service Provider of the Year Winner
We are delighted to announce that Granby has been named as the Logistics Service Provider of the Year in the UK Warehousing Association Awards for Excellence 2024!
This year, the UKWA saw a record number of entries, highlighting the exceptional talent and quality within our industry. The competition was fierce, and so we are honoured to win this award. We were delighted to attend the UKWA Awards for Excellence Annual Lunch at the Royal Lancaster London on July 10th, which were hosted by Alastair Campbell, and couldn’t be more proud of our entire team with this win.
Cyber Essentials Plus Granby's Cybersecurity Strategy
At Granby, we acknowledge the many potential cyber threats that exist and understand the importance of vigilance. We are proud to announce that we have recently renewed our Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditations, a testament to our commitment to maintaining robust cybersecurity measures. These certifications are not just badges of honour for Granby; they are critical components of our strategy to protect our operations and ensure the safety and integrity of our systems, and our customer data.
Multimodal 2024 NEC Birmingham
Victoria Pittman took the opportunity last month to attend Multimodal 2024 at NEC Birmingham, and it was a great event. As the industry’s annual meeting place, not just for logistics partners but for for cargo owners, shippers, and other supply chain professionals, Multimodal offers a unique space to innovate, connect, and make logistics more sustainable. With more than 300 companies exhibiting, the event provides solutions across all modes of transport, along with the latest technological advances, to help make supply chains more sustainable, cost-effective, and efficient.
Team Granby Client Services
At Granby, the success of our client relationships hinges on the dedication and expertise of our team members. And we pride ourselves on fostering a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients. We asked each of them to take a deep dive into what the Granby team means for them. It should give you a clearer insight into just who they are! Earlier this year changes were made to the structure of the Client facing team at Granby. This news update shows how the team now ‘fits together’.
Our Commitment to Charity Partners
At Granby, we believe that our success is not just measured by the results we deliver to our clients but also by the positive impact we make on our community. As an employee-owned business, everything we do is people-centric, and this philosophy extends to our commitment to charity and social value. Granby has made a steadfast commitment to delivering Social Value within all our contracts. This means that adding value to the work we do is not just a business strategy but a core part of our philosophy.
Latest Trends in Contract Packing
We thought it was about time to take an in-depth look at contract packing and the trends in this fascinating area of our business. Contract packing, also known as co-packing, is the process of outsourcing the packaging of products to a third-party company, such as us here at Granby. Our service encompasses a wide range of activities, including assembling, labelling, packaging, and shipping products. Brand owners choose to partner with Granby for our packaging and assembly expertise, allowing them to focus on managing time, optimising costs, and improving project efficiencies within their core business. Take a read – the trends offer plenty of challenges but aslo many rewards.