'The Link' newsletter, issue 2

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:
“Star turn at Basingstoke” ‘Star Performers’ awards to staff over the Christmas period.
“Middleton closes - volume transferred to Haydock” closure of Middleton distribution centre (operated by Tibbett and Britten) and transfers to enlarged Haydock depot.
“From the editor’s chair” news from the editor Jo Pocock.
“Basingstoke stars” improvements in shift performance after introducing new working practices with comments from colleagues.
“Suppliers marking their cards.” introduction of 'Compact Scorecard' business tool.
“Drivers urged to take the pledge” campaign to drive more safely using nine key messages.
“Frost free bunch! Meet the team” introduction to the morning team at Elstree depot.
“Focus on Food Safety” new campaign to raise awareness of food safety and quality.
“People & Posts” new joiners, promotions and staff transfers.
“Shaping up - the network of the future” development of new and existing depot sites.
“Why big changes are on the way” how Supply Chain will change over the next three years.
“Thumbs up for new equipment” researching new depot equipment at supplier sites.
“Rotherham making progress” progress on new warehouse management system at depot.
“South west site is secured” new depot site (former Booker depot) in Bristol area.
“So that was Christmas...” review of the Christmas performance of Supply Chain.
“Martin’s Message" article from the Supply Chain director.
“Safety counts” safety messages: "Survey highlights safety concerns", "Safety communications", "Buntingford puts the spotlight on safety", "Safety NVQ success"
“New learning centre opened. Making life taste better at Charlton” opening of new centre at Charlton depot.
“People in the news” staff activity news: "Soprano Caroline and friends win Choir of the Year title" and "Scott's great Olympic hope"
“Star Performers” introduction to new staff award scheme with nomination form.
“Brain benders” results of competition in previous issue of magazine.
“People in the news” further staff news "Gary and co get a taste of the action in Gladiator" (three Basingstoke depot staff appeared as extras in 'Gladiator')
“Your feedback is vital...” answers to questions raised after previous issue.
"Making your views known” ways of contacting the magazine.
“Sainsbury’s Bank” list of services offered by Sainsbury’s Bank.