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The cold chain makes modern life possible. A global network of refrigerated warehouses, vehicles, display cabinets and domestic fridges and freezers keep our food and pharmaceuticals safe. Without this crucial supply chain, society and the economy wouldn't function as we know it.
This podcast focuses in on the businesses that operate the UK cold chain. Host, and CEO of the Cold Chain Federation Shane Brennan, interviews key leaders and influencers from within the businesses that own and manage the cold chain, as well as some of the people that service, research and regulate it.
This podcast focuses in on the businesses that operate the UK cold chain. Host, and CEO of the Cold Chain Federation Shane Brennan, interviews key leaders and influencers from within the businesses that own and manage the cold chain, as well as some of the people that service, research and regulate it.
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A candid discussion between Shane Brennan and an internationally recognised expert in cold chain energy. Judith Evans of London South Bank University will discuss her latest research and ongoing projects with UK Government on cold chain energy usage, as well as providing her view on the long term potential of reducing energy use and emissions across the supply chain.
In this episode, Shane is joined by Paul Martin, MD of Ice Co Storage & Logistics. Paul talks about changes in the business, the value-added service they offer to the industry and the recent acquisition.
Paul dives into his history in the industry, how he started, the changes he has seen tho the business and his plans for the future.
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In this podcast special Shane Brennan talks to Paul Wilkinson the President of Movianto UK. Paul tells the story of how he and the team planned and delivered the logistics that made the covid-19 vaccination programme possible. A thorough and reflective account of an unprecedented cold chain challenge. Not to be missed.
The interview took place before Paul gave the key note address to the Cold Chain Live! Conference in Birmingham on the 8th September 2022.
CCF CEO Shane Brennan and Policy Director Tom Southall talk you through some of the key issues shaping the cold chain this month. On the agenda is the race to be PM and what that actually means for us, the new consultation on penalties for hauliers caught trafficking illegal migrants, the cold chain report and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about the Cold Chain Live! Conference on 8/9 September.
Your monthly catch up on what's been going on in government, the cold chain industry and the UK Cold Chain Federation. An informal Q+A with CCF CEO Shane Brennan and Policy Director Tom Southall
A special edition of the Podcast sharing an interview Podcast Host and Cold Chain Federation Chief Executive Shane Brennan gave to Naga Munchetty on BBC Radio 5 Live on the 5th October 2021. Over 20 minutes he debated the supply chain crisis, its cause and effects with Richard Tice the leader of REFORM UK (the new name of the BREXIT Party).
Whilst at the TCS&D Show in Peterborough earlier this month, Shane caught up with Mark Burrell MD of Moran Logistics.
Having taken on the role during the pandemic, Mark talks about how he and his colleagues have coped with the operational challenges of the covid pandemic. He also talks about his passion for supporting and nurturing people across his business and his commitment to sustainability.
Relatively new to the cold chain sector and a new member of the Cold Chain Federation Mark brings a new energy and perspective to the role and the Federation.
In second episode of the series of podcasts recorded live at the TCS&D show in Peterborough this month, we talk to Michael Kane. Michael brings his unique and long standing experience in fleet strategy, maintenance and technology to this conversation.
We talk about the how Marshall's team of support engineers managed to keep cold chain running through covid and how they are facing into the future of technological innovation and alternative technologies.
The first episode in a a special mini stories of podcasts that include the edited highlights from the debates and interviews run by the Cold Chain Federation at the TCS&D Exhibition in Peterborough on 7th and 8th September.
The session includes CEO Shane Brennan's reflections on 18 months of crisis in the supply chain, Policy Director Tom Southall's overview of the progress in the CCF Road to Net Zero Project and debate between Tom, Shane and Dr Rob Lamb of Star Refrigeration on the opportunities and challenges of net zero in the cold chain.
Shane Brennan leads an expert roundtable discussion on how the world energy crisis is impacting on the cold chain.
Joined by Kath Chapman - Managing Director at AMERESCO; Jon Stowe - Managing Director ACS&T; Peter Summerton - Managing Director McCulla Ireland and Neil Stott, Business Development Director, MyPower - the discussion covers how we have got to where we are, how it is impacting on cold chain operators, the opportunity and role of renewable investment and how businesses navigate the tough energy purchasing market.
In this special episode we bring the speech made by Tim Moran on his re-election as president of the Cold Chain Federation. The speech was given to the organisation's virtual Annual General Meeting on 23rd June 2021.
Tim Moran is the Regional Vice President of Lineage Logistics in the UK. He has served as CCF President since 2017. in this speech he reflects on a year like no other for the cold chain, thanks everyone involved in keeping the nation fed and distributing the life saving vaccine. He also reflects on how we can face into the immediate and long term challenges facing our industry.
In this special edition of the podcast we share the recording of our Cold Chain Conversation event held on the 10th February 2021.
Chaired by Cold Chain Federation Chief Executive Shane Brennan, the panel discussed what can or should net zero mean for the cold chain.
The discussion forms part of the ongoing road to net zero project launched by the Federation in October 2020 - see report.
Panellists include:
Professor Judith Evans - Southbank University
Professor Alan McKinnon - Kuehne Logistics University
Professor Toby Peters - University of Birmingham
Dr Tim Fox - Institute of Mechanical Engineers
Tim Moran - Regional Vice President - Lineage Logistics
and contribution from Tom Southall Policy Director Cold Chain Federation.
In our final interview of the Cold Chain Live! series Shane talk to property investor and cold chain disruptor Steven Lawrence. His Magnavale group is one of the fastest growing businesses in UK cold chain and his exciting plans for new developments have the potential to really shake up the UK cold chain.
In this longer than the filmed version interview Paul Jackson talks about his experience in cold chain haulage, immediate issues of Brexit and covid-19 and the theme of this week's conference the Future of Transport and the road to Net Zero.
As part of WEEK TWO of our Cold Chain Live! event Shane Brennan talks to the Managing Director for Supply Chain in UK and Ireland, Gavin Williams. they discuss how XPO views the net zero challenge, the company’s approach to technology and innovation and the importance of string customer relationships in achieving environmental goals. You can watch the interview here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHwtX-Seu4U
In this podcast version of the filmed interview (available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7NP_t_7qOo).
Shane talks to UK MD of Lineage Logistics and President of the Cold Chain Federation about Lineage's expansion, the changing structure of the UK market and Lineage's global mission to eliminate waste.
1In this episode Shane talks to the head of the UK operations for Lineage Logistics Claire Walters, they talk about her extensive and varied experience working in logistics and the fresh perspective she brings to UK cold chain. A year in to her leadership Claire talk about he optimism for the business and our industry and provides great advice to those forging a career in our vital industry
In this episode Shane is joined by the inspirational Lisa-Jayne Cook. Recently selected to be a global ambassador for women in STEM, she has led the way in speaking to young people about the opportunities of working in the refrigeration, heat pump and air conditioning sector.
In this episode they talk about how Lisa-Jayne found her way into refrigeration engineering, her early and ongoing experiences in the job and her passion for making the industry a better more inclusive place for all of us.
Lisa Jayne works for GEA Engineering as a Service Sales Manager, she is a Board Director of the Institute of Refrigeration and a member of the ACRIB industry Board https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-jayne-cook-finstr-fwes-99532043
Find out more about
the IOR Women in RACHP network https://ior.org.uk/women-in-rachp
the UN Programme https://www.unep.org/ozonaction/news/news/key-international-associations-and-un-team-provide-more-opportunities-women-cooling
check out Lisa's own podcast States of Matter https://statesofmatter.podbean.com/
In this episode Shane talks to fellow trade association CEO James Bielby from the Federation of Wholesale Distributors about how the health of the UK food supply chain. They reflect on how the industry came together to withstand the demand spikes and collapses in the covid years and what lessons that teaches us about how to handle the challenges ahead for businesses across wholesale, hospitality and retail.
Over ten years Lineage Logistics has reshaped the identity of cold chain across the world. Mike McClendon led the global expansion of the business for most of that time, only recently stepping out from being President of International Business in to a new Ambassadorial role, including taking on the role of Chairman of the Global Cold Chain Alliance, the pan-national representative and networking organisation for cold chain businesses.
Mike talks to Shane about the rapid rise of Lineage Logistics, why the business has been able to grow as it has, he shares his optimism about the future and talks candidly about how Lineage is facing in to the major challenges of our time. A unique insight from a man that has, more than most, shaped the modern history of global cold chain.
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