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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.”...

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...

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...

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.”...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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Elite Global Logistics Network (EGLN) announced to its membership during its annual conference in Vietnam this week, that it has reached a formal agreement for WCA Ltd to acquire a majority interest in the rapidly-growing network. Formed in 2015, EGLN has seen its membership around the world...