BIFA Awards
the steps they have taken/are taking to measure and reduce their impact on the environment in any area of their business, whether this activity be independent or in partnership with customers and/or suppliers. In next month’s issue of BIFAlink we will look at the awards in the General and Individual categories. Get your entry noticd! An award-winning entry takes time and planning. Here are our top tips: Choose your category – read the category descriptions carefully. Speak to your colleagues and customers for their input on your chosen case study. Make sure to ask for permission to reference them in your entry. Give yourself time – Draft your entry in good time to ensure that you have plenty of opportunities to review and make changes. Ensure your entry follows the guidelines – Study the entry form carefully to make sure that the wordcount is not exceeded and that all the criteria points of the chosen category have been met. Use the wordcount to your advantage – Don’t skimp on detail. Outline the problem area/project brief, explain your approach and solution, describe the outcome and results. Don’t rush to submit - Once you have created your initial draft, review it a couple of days later. Refine your wording and make sure that your key points (the sentences) make sense! Enlist the help of your colleagues - A fresh pair of eyes can make a world of difference. Ask a number of different people to read it to make sure that someone unfamiliar with the project can understand the case study. Use their feedback to make final tweaks. Don’t miss the deadline – We do not recommend that entries are left until the last minute, but once you are 100% happy with your case
The BIFA Freight Service Awards 2023 competition opened for entries in June with submissions invited from all BIFA trading Members How to impress the judges
I n this issue of BIFAlink we take a closer look at the awards in the Modal and Specialist categories. MODAL CATEGORIES Air Cargo Services – sponsored by IAG Cargo The judges want to hear your case studies involving the movement of goods by air or air/sea services and the challenges that you have encountered to get the shipment to destination, given the carriers’ changing fleets as they adjust to post-pandemic schedules and the ground-handling resources available globally. European Logistics – sponsored by TT Club This category is for freight forwarders using road, short-sea or rail services to provide logistics solutions to and from Europe. With the changes brought about by EU- exit, the judges would like to see what your company has done to ensure continuation of service and customer compliance with new procedures. Ocean Services – sponsored by Port Express Forwarders using oceanfreight to
move cargo around the world have experienced a multitude of problems in recent years with schedules and equipment availability impacted by many factors and fluctuating freight rates. If you have used ocean services either as a stand-alone service or as part of a multimodal shipment, how have you managed customer expectation and mitigated problems? SPECIALIST CATEGORIES Extra Mile – sponsored by Descartes This category is for Members that can provide specific examples of ‘innovation’ and/or ‘customer care’ by adding value and exceeding their customer’s expectations in relation to international shipments by any mode of transport. Perhaps you initiated a joint working group to provide regular feedback or set up a new department or service. Sustainable Logistics and the Environment – sponsored by American Airlines Cargo New for 2023 is the Sustainable Logistics and the Environment Award. BIFA Members are invited to submit their case studies detailing
study, ensure you submit it before the deadline – 11am, Thursday 5October.
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