BRETTS TRANSPORT STAFF EMBARK UPON FOUR-YEAR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT DEGREE TO HELP FUTUREPROOF THE BUSINESS

Three rising stars at Guyhirn-based Bretts Transport are set to embark upon a degree course as part of an ongoing investment programme to futureproof the business.

Wayne Minney, Transport General Manager, Kim Wyatt, Customer Service and Logistics Manager and James Norris, Warehouse Manager will complete the four-year BSc (Hons) Supply Chain Management degree course run by Peterborough-based Anglia Ruskin University.

The course will cover every aspect of supply chain management, with modules including Operational Design and Management, Inventory and Warehouse Management, Finance and Procurement Management, International Supply Chain Management, Forecasting and Decision Making and Contemporary Issues.

In all there are 11 modules to be completed over the four years, each with their own assessments. They will be completed over a series of fortnightly webinars, each three hours long, along with one week of training on campus every trimester.

Over the four years the three will work towards the End Point Assessment which is made up of a 9,000-word report, a 20-minute presentation followed by a 10-minute question and answer session, and a 40-minute viva examination.

As part of the course Bretts Transport has also committed to supporting the three by allocating time in work to study towards the degree, providing a number of work-based opportunities and experience to help them build a portfolio of evidence required by the assessment plan, liaising with the university on the candidates’ progress, and providing a mentor throughout the four-year course.

Wayne Minney said, “This course is perfect for allowing each of us to continue our own journey of personal development, building on our existing skill sets and equipping us with the necessary knowledge and expertise, allowing ourselves and Bretts to continue offering our best-in-class service to each and every customer.”

Simon Brett, Managing Director of Bretts Transport, added: “The Supply Chain Management degree is an excellent course which will give each of our candidates a real insight into every aspect of Supply Chain Management and stand them in good stead for an excellent career over the long term."

“The success of our company is down to the skills and experience of every member of our team. They are the lifeblood of Bretts and by investing in them today we are ensuring the long-term future of the company.”

With roots stretching back to the late 19^th Century Bretts in its present form celebrated 90 years in business last year, with five generations of the business supporting the continued growth of the business since its early days.