Distribution & Logistic Services

Manukau City has a number of companies involved in warehousing, distribution and logistics with a number of common areas of interest including:

• Improved efficiency
• Upgraded industry training
• A recognised career path
• Increased level of professionalism
• Awareness of industry services
• Improved knowledge of industry issues.

The cluster is managed by a leadership group made up of senior industry managers and representatives of the education sector:

Cluster achievements include:

• Development of a NZQA recognised course in Employment Skills
• Establishment of a close liaison with Manukau Institute of Technology to ensure that courses meet industry needs
• Seminars relating to the changes in export regulations
• Regional cluster development seminar.

Benefits of membership are:

• A regular newsletter
• Updates on industry issues
• Close links with major training providers
• Opportunity to share ideas and resources
• Chance to establish business alliances.

The group has forged relationships with Work and Income, National Road Carriers and the Tertiary Education Commission and, working with these three organisations, put in place a Jobs in Industry Partnership.  This programme takes long term unemployed and trains them for placement in warehousing as a move towards meeting the shortage of skilled staff in this industry.

Additionally, the training programme for staff already in work is well established, with Enterprising Manukau providing level 1 and 2 training with funding from employers and the Transport and Logistics ITO and with MIT providing level 3 & 4 training.

For more information about Distribution and Logistic Services, contact Anita Keestra - Phone 09 2627333 or email anita.keestra@em.org.nz

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