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CEO’s Introduction..................................................................................> Page 03
Young and Diverse Membership Key to CILT Growth Says New International President .......................................................................> Page 06 Former President of CILT Ireland, Kevin Byrne, talks to Linkline
about his new role as International President.
Managing Performance On and Off the Pitch...........................> Page 09 Dublin Senior Football manager Jim Gavin sat down with Linkline
to speak about performance management in sport and in
his role with the Irish Aviation Authority.
Taking a Look Behind the Scenes at Aldi.....................................> Page 13 CILT members take a guided tour through Aldi’s impressive
regional distribution centre in Mitchelstown.
Is Musgrave’s New Facility the Cash and Carry of
the Future?..................................................................................................> Page 15 CILT Eastern Section paid a visit to its new cash and carry facility
in Ballymun to see what the wholesale giant has in store for its future.
Head of the International Transport Forum Addresses Special
CILT Event....................................................................................................> Page 17 José Viegas, Secretary-General of the ITF, joined CILT members at
the Alexander Hotel in February to speak about global transport governance, decarbonisation, and the technological advancements that will soon transform the industry.
CBRE Confidence Index 2017............................................................> Page 23 CBRE survey finds confidence in logistics and supply chain sector strong but down year-on-year due to Brexit uncertainty.
Upskilling the Future............................................................................> Page 25 CILT Skillnet aims to grow its network substantially to provide
even greater learning opportunities and savings for members.
CILT’s New Website has Launched!.................................................> Page 28 CILT’s new website presents members, students and exam takers
with greater functionality, more features, and an easy to use interface.
Tracking the Department of Transport’s Statement
of Strategy................................................................................................S..a>vePaugpeto3352%.
A Day in the Life: Dublin Bus Driver...............................................> Page 36 Driver Bernard Fox sat down with Linkline to talk about his daily challenges, experiences with passengers and the new challenge
of being a training instructor.
Spitfire Paddy: The Ace with the Shamrock...............................> Page 38 A new documentary tells the tale of the Irish WWII fighter pilot ace, Brendan Finucane.
Roads? Where We’re Going We Don’t Need Roads!.................> Page 41 Following the first IAA approved drone delivery we look at the feasibility of using the technology in the commercial landscape.
2017: Euro Tunnel-Vision?..................................................................> Page 44 Uncertainty in European elections will make 2017 a precarious
period for Irish exporters. Philip O’Sullivan discusses possible outcomes and how to prepare against adversity.
Driving for Work – New Campaign Highlights Employers
’ Responsibility..........................................................................................> Page 48 A new campaign emphasises the responsibility of employers for the health and safety of employees who use a vehicle during work.
CILT Southern Section/Eastern Section Seminars...................> Page 50 CILT Southern Section and Eastern Sections will each be holding a seminar evening on the topic of "Managing the Cost of Logistics Operations".
Influential Women in Irish Logistics, Transport and Supply
Chain 2017..................................................................................................> Page 53 Linkline Journal profiles some of the women who have not only
come to the fore but have lead the way in our changing sector.
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