'The Link' newsletter, issue 5

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:
“Green light for new Rye Park” approval for new depot at Rye Park, also updates on other new or improved depots at Greenham Common near Newbury, Hams Hall, Waltham Point, Stoke-on-Trent, Emerald Park (in Emerson's Green near Bristol).
“Stop press - bravery award for Buntingford special" - driver receiving award after rescue of two drivers from motorway crash.
“Dressing up for the occasion!” introduction of new uniform for the entire division.
“From the editor’s chair” news from the editor Jo Pocock.
“Meet the team” introduction to the supply chain central human resources team.
“Lifelong way to learn new skills” lifelong learning scheme by Sainsbury’s and USDAW
“Send us your news” Request for articles to be included in magazine.
“Spotlight on... Shire Park night shift” profile of the work of the night shift at a depot.
“Hoddesdon celebrates NVQ success” staff acquiring assessor qualifications.
“The big clear out begins” news on head office move to Holborn from Blackfriars.
“New challenges for managers” new appointments within the division.
“Improving collaboration with suppliers” project to improve liaison between different disciplines within division.
“Learning new skills art Buntingford” report on learning at work day at the depot.
“Basingstoke on the move to Greenham” replacement depot site agreed
“Development team strengthened” new appointments in the development team.
“What they’re saying about the Greenham plan” reaction to the news of new depot development.
“It’s shaping up so well!” news on the Supply Chain development strategy, seven years development in three years, includes details of the new network of depots being developed.
“Satellite technology at the heart of transport strategy” use of in cab technology to improve performance.
“Here is the forecast: big savings on the way" project to centralise all sales forecasting as part of the Hands off SABRE (SAles Based REplenishment stock ordering system) project
“Team proves value of centralising buying” creation of team to central buying of all Supply Chain goods and services.
“Martin’s Message" article from the Supply Chain director.
"Audit success for Basingstoke" successful annual verification of EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme)
“Scorecards to help track best practice” news on success of the Compact Scorecard to measure best practice among suppliers.
“Brain Benders” competition
“Trolley good show!” Sainsbury's team winning Grocer's Great Trolley Race trolley pushing competition and gained a place in the Guinness Book of Records.
“Safety award for Langland Park” depot receives award for its health and safety record.
“Steering a course to yachting stardom” success for distribution manager in yachting.
“Shire Park champions” success for Dines Green Devils junior football team which was sponsored by depot.
“Andy’s got his eyes on the stars” success for manager who manages a professional Squash team.
“Calling all heroes” details of community initiatives awards available to local organisations.
“Exel-lent [sic.] teamwork” Star Performers award to Emerson Green depot team.
“Lee praised for direct way of doing business” Star Performer award to supply chain controller
“Langlands Park celebrate” former winners of Star Award celebrate.
“Help us to recognise Star performers" nomination form