'The Link' newsletter, issue 1

Newsletter for staff containing 'news and views from Sainsbury's Supply Chain'. Designed, written and produced on behalf of Sainsbury's Supermarkets Supply Chain by Cornerstone Vision.

Contents:
“£500m plan is under way” announcement of overhaul of the supply chain.
“Late News” new head office premises at Holborn announced.
“Challengers raise £2,500 for charity” fund raising by two head office managers in depot.
“From the editor’s chair” welcome to new publication by the editor Jo Pocock.
“Meet the team” introduction to the Events and Communications team.
“Brendan’s unique role” details of the link role between supply chain and central departments.
“Size is everything at new-look Haydock” doubling in size of Haydock depot.
“New Waltham Point will be even bigger” proposal for new depot with robotic picking and conveyor systems.
“Questions for the Quarterly Review” change of date for the review
“Questions and Answers” request for questions for the review.
“News in Brief” request from PR for stories, New divisional appointments.
“Shaping up for the future” new vision for the Supply Chain by new director.
“Aim to drive ahead of the competition” how Supply Chain had fallen behind the competition and about the new-look Supply Chain consisting of primary consolidation centres, fulfillment factories and an integrated trunking network with information on proposed new and modernised depot sites.
“It’s all about people, not systems” introduction to project Phoenix, a new warehouse management computer system which will replace the 'DISCO' system.
"Communication and commitment” launch of new staff forums
“Head office staff share results of culture survey”. session to share survey results.
“Safety counts” new spotlight on safety issues in Supply Chain.
“Spotlight on... Rotherham” first in a series of profiles of distribution centres starting with Rotherham depot, including about the implementation of Project Phoenix.
“People in the News” Staff News.
“King pins Elstree issue a challenge” ten pin bowling challenge from Elstree depot.
“Brenda goes over the top” fund raising including by abseiling down Drury House Blackfriars.
“Quiz night success” Supply Chain division quiz night competition
"Rotherham step out for charity" - sponsored walk for charity
“Star performers” new award scheme to recognise achievement within the division.
“British Holidays” holiday offers to readers.
“Brain benders” quiz competition.
“Your feedback is vital” request for feedback on issues from staff.