Employees at the Marks & Spencer store in Camberley and at Gist’s regional M&S distribution centre in Thatcham enjoyed an unusually stately Friday as they welcomed a visit from His Royal Highness, The Duke of York and M&S Chairman, Sir Stuart Rose, earlier today.
Supply chain specialist Gist has conducted a capacity review for apetito, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of quality frozen food and catering solutions.
A 10-year contract, estimated to be worth £2billion, has been signed between supply chain specialist, Gist, and leading retailer Marks & Spencer.
Gist’s outstanding performance in safety and its innovative training programme have led to the company being short-listed as a finalist for two categories, Safety and Training, in the Motor Transport Awards 2009.
Rachel Beeken, Logistics Manager at Gist has been named a finalist in the 'Rising Star of the Year' category, in the 2009 national MAN everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards.