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Category Archive: The Graham Archer Column

Running for Government…should it be a novel experience?

Running for Government…should it be a novel experience?

May 07, 2015 hnuser The Graham Archer Column Comments Off on Running for Government…should it be a novel experience?

“It could be argued that the Government we have today, with a few notable exceptions,” says Graham Archer, “is composed of novice drivers you wouldn’t let loose around your house.”...
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Reflecting on the M50

Reflecting on the M50

Mar 09, 2015 hnuser The Graham Archer Column Comments Off on Reflecting on the M50

Graham Archer maintains that the M50 is a wonderful place to go to exercise the mind…or to search for solutions to the problems that beset us. Not to mention contemplating monument to our national...
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Graham Archer’s A-Z guide to the Body Politic

Graham Archer’s A-Z guide to the Body Politic

Jan 12, 2015 hnuser The Graham Archer Column Comments Off on Graham Archer’s A-Z guide to the Body Politic

Inspired by Handling Network’s annual A-Z of forklift trucks – and mindful of recent events – Graham Archer finally succumbs to the temptation to view our politicians on a similar scale. Read...
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Is Irish Water in too deep?   

Is Irish Water in too deep?   

Oct 29, 2014 hnuser The Graham Archer Column Comments Off on Is Irish Water in too deep?   

Irish Water has Graham Archer’s sympathy. “From the outset, theirs was an impossible task,” he says. “They don’t deserve the ridicule that will be heaped upon them.”...
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Questions of Accountability

Questions of Accountability

Sep 03, 2014 hnuser The Graham Archer Column Comments Off on Questions of Accountability

“In recent times, we have experienced a litany of failings from people at the top in public life,” says Graham Archer. “Is this the fault of a system that tolerates poor standards…or is it...
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Gobshites and Glory

Gobshites and Glory

Jul 02, 2014 hnuser The Graham Archer Column Comments Off on Gobshites and Glory

“Why do we elect some of these people to the glory of high office?” asks Graham Archer. “Is it really possible that we can be won over by an air-brushed poster photograph and a meaningless...
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The Art of Ticking Boxes

The Art of Ticking Boxes

Apr 30, 2014 hnuser The Graham Archer Column Comments Off on The Art of Ticking Boxes

Today, in the process of winning Government contracts, there is no ‘inside track’, writes Graham Archer. Everything is above board, open and transparent, so every company has an equal...
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Eliminate the Impediments!

Eliminate the Impediments!

Mar 04, 2014 hnuser The Graham Archer Column Comments Off on Eliminate the Impediments!

Graham Archer takes pen to paper and suggests that too often we put impediments in the way of doing good business. “We need to step outside the confines of our office and look upon our operations...
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FULL STEAM AHEAD

FULL STEAM AHEAD

Jan 09, 2014 hnuser The Graham Archer Column Comments Off on FULL STEAM AHEAD

“Despite the economic woes that have washed up on our shores, the materials handling industry has shown the resilience and strength required to withstand these setbacks…and to present a confident...
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JUST DON’T START!

JUST DON’T START!

Oct 29, 2013 hnuser The Graham Archer Column Comments Off on JUST DON’T START!

“Never start something you can’t finish,” says Graham Archer. When the call for Government action is heard on some piffling issue, why, he asks, can it not stand firm instead of buckling under...
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UK’s SME backbone for biotech supply chains

UK’s SME backbone for biotech supply chains

With Covid-19 vaccine delivery highlighting the need for resilience in pharma and biotech supply chains, Karl H. Lauri, managing team member at MRPeasy.com, explains that ERP/MRP gives smaller...
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Significant improvement of environmental footprint of paper sacks

Significant improvement of environmental...

IMHX 2021 pivots to week-long digital event: IMHX Connect

IMHX 2021 pivots to week-long digital event: IMHX...

eCommerce: Online boom makes oversized packaging unsustainable

eCommerce: Online boom makes oversized packaging...

Safe transport of Coronavirus vaccines on EPAL pallets

Safe transport of Coronavirus vaccines on EPAL...

Handling

Racksack from Beaverswood improves the collection and segregation of waste

Racksack from Beaverswood improves the collection and segregation of...

RACKSACK WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HELPS WORKPLACES TO CLEAN UP Rapid and effective collection and segregation of waste in distribution centres and warehouses is provided with the racksack, now available from visual communications specialist, Beaverswood. Manufactured from hard–wearing woven...
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IMHX 2021 pivots to week-long digital event: IMHX Connect

IMHX 2021 pivots to week-long digital event: IMHX...

Euro News

  • Waste Manager; A versatile heavy-duty bulk handler from Merlo
    Waste Manager; A versatile heavy-duty bulk handler from...

    Italian telehandler maker, Merlo has aimed its sights at...
  • Feintool orders automated narrow-aisle warehouse from Jungheinrich
    Feintool orders automated narrow-aisle warehouse from...

    Feintool System Parts Obertshausen GmbH, a specialist in...

Global

  • Komatsu marks its 100th anniversary
    Komatsu marks its 100th anniversary

    May 13th next will be a day of celebration for Komatsu and...
  • Safe transport of Coronavirus vaccines on EPAL pallets
    Safe transport of Coronavirus vaccines on EPAL pallets

    Throughout Europe, temperature-controlled Covid-19 vaccines...

UK News

  • Utordo allows logistics companies to integrate with fastest-growing online marketplace
    Utordo allows logistics companies to integrate with...

    Utordo allows logistics companies to integrate with OnBuy...
  • Latest UK Government figures show 35% of UK importers are struggling at Borders & Northern Ireland trade is collapsing
    Latest UK Government figures show 35% of UK importers are...

    The latest ONS economy report highlights soaring problems...

Safety News

  • How Workplace Safety Promotes Efficiency; Advice from ProGlove
    How Workplace Safety Promotes Efficiency; Advice from...

    By Axel Schmidt, Senior Communications Manager, ProGlove...
  • ‘Beast from the East’ was no problem for The Winter Wizard from VALE Engineering
    ‘Beast from the East’ was no problem for The Winter...

    Britain & Ireland may have been hit with heavy snow...
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