Truck and Track Autumn 2024 www.truckandtrack.com 6 BUSINESS NEWS New Digital Development Director Joins Logistics UK Logistics UK has announced the appointment of Jemma James as the business group’s new Digital Development Director. Formerly the Managing Director of the Microlise Group’s TruTac tachograph business, Jemma brings an extensive track record in business development and commercial management. David Wells OBE, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, comments, “We are delighted to welcome Jemma to Logistics UK. She will be responsible for the development of our portfolio of digital products, including our market leading Vision platform, and Tachograph Analysis service. Her extensive sector knowledge and background in digital product development will be a great asset for our organisation.” Jemma comments: “It’s an honour to join Logistics UK’s executive team in this pivotal role and help define an exciting new digital strategy for the organisation. “My background as MD of a successful SaaS (Software as a Service) company means I’m well placed to evolve Logistics UK’s digital offering in line with members’ needs. “Logistics UK is the leading voice in supporting and promoting efficient logistics. They recognise digital innovation is key for operational compliance and supply chains. With their own in-house development team, they are uniquely placed to deliver first class digital services, backed up by exceptional customer support and regulatory knowledge. “This new digital landscape is exciting. Digital services transformation will not only increase member benefits, but will help future-proof our current digital services and support to members.” Since October 2023, the Association of Loading Bay and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM) has worked with the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) to deliver the Level 2 Award in Dock Leveller Safety. To date, 10 courses have been held with 130 attendees completing the one-day course which has been acclaimed for its thoroughness and relevance. Commenting on the success of the course, ALEM’s President, Richard Spinks, says, “ALEM identified the need for a dock leveller safety training course and, together with the DHF, we have collaborated to develop and deliver this extremely successful one-day course. We recognised DHF’s unrivalled experience in course development and delivery of training courses associated with industrial doors so the synergy between dock levellers and industrial doors made it the natural choice to form a long-standing relationship.” Feedback from attendees of the course was very encouraging and includes the following comments: “I feel that I now have a better understanding of what to look for when next servicing a dock leveller.” “Very helpful course, I learned a lot. Good amount of detail and everything explained clearly.” “Very informative and everything well explained throughout the course.” “Overall, the course was interesting even though I’ve worked on dock levellers before today. I feel like I can walk away with more understanding of the safety side.” Further information is available via the ALEM website https://alem.org.uk/level-2-award-in-dock-leveller-safety/ ALEM members are committed to supplying quality products that are in compliance with all relevant UK and European legislation, giving complete confidence to all customers. There are two standards that are of specific interest to ALEM members: ■ EN1570-1:2024 Safety requirements for lifting tables – lifting tables serving up to two fixed landings ■ EN1398 – Dock Levellers. Safety requirements EN1570-1:2024 has now been published by BSI and ALEM members can purchase the standard at a discounted rate. Members will be provided with details on the key differences between the old standard and the new standard after its citation in the Official Journal of the European Union. A systematic review of EN1398 is due in 2024. ALEM members have established a working group to supply information to the British Standards Institute (BSI) to justify why a revision is required and what would happen if this standard were not revised. Membership of ALEM allows members to share their experiences, provides a forum for exchanging views and a method of obtaining advice from relevant government officials and technical experts. Information on how to become a member of ALEM can be found via the ALEM website, https://alem.org.uk/ ALEM and DHF Achieve Successful Collaboration on Dock Leveller Safety
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