Morrisons has launched a foundation degree for employees in conjunction with Hull University Business School.
The supermarket chain will give 100 staff the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in leadership and logistics. Undertaken at the university’s Logistics Institute, modules will cover topics from basic HR management and operations to in-depth logistics processes.
The initiative hopes to increase the effectiveness of Morrisons’ supply chain and enhance operations by training workers on modern retail logistics. The first group of students are due to graduate in July 2014.
Nathan Clements, HR Director for Manufacturing and Logistics at Morrisons, says: “Efficiently moving food to our stores and customers – come rain or shine or even snow – is one of the most vital parts of any supermarket business.
“This degree will ensure that we can develop the best managers for the challenge of managing a supply chain that serves 11.5 million customers every week.”
Professor David Grant, Director of the Logistics Institute, adds: “The Logistics Institute has worked hard to ensure that the programme is challenging but balanced, with plenty of support for students and good progression routes to a full degree should the students wish to continue.
“It is our belief that the chosen students will learn and progress rapidly on the programme and become a real asset to the Morrisons brand in the future.”
Source: 23rd October 2012, AskGrapevine
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