Meachers talks logistics with University of Southampton students

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Daniel Face

University of Southampton students with Meachers Commercial Director Gary Whittle (centre)

Southampton-based Meachers Global Logistics invited students from the University of Southampton to its Nursling facility to gain valuable insight into the industry.

The group of 16 students, studying Transportation Planning and Engineering, first received a talk from Commercial Director Gary Whittle. He provided an overview of Meachers’ history and detailed the various services offered by the firm, including freight forwarding, UK transport and distribution, and warehousing.

Gary went on to highlight the importance of accreditation within the industry and discuss how logistics processes evolve over time. The day also included a tour of Meachers’ warehousing facilities, which allowed students to observe these processes up close.

Tom Cherrett, Lecturer at the University of Southampton, said: “This is just one of the many visits that I’ve done while teaching this module, and it continues to be a key element of the learning structure.

“Before the visit, we conduct a series of lectures to equip students with the theoretical understanding of the concepts they will encounter. Today’s visit serves as a crucial supplement, providing an important practical element to reinforce those concepts and further develop their understanding.”

Daniel Face

Born and raised in Berkshire, Dan fell into journalism after completing his bachelor’s degree in English at UCL. Writing for The Business Magazine and local Biz News sites has given him the opportunity to chat with all manner of small business owners and share their success stories with a wider audience. Outside of work, Dan enjoys live music, board games and quiz shows, and is making a slow but persistent effort to learn Spanish.