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Verifying Our Commitment To Quality and Environmental Management

We want our customers to have confidence in the goods and services that we supply and we do not think it is enough just to make claims about our quality and environmental credentials. At Futures Supplies, we believe that these should be backed up and certificated by independent bodies, auditors and assessors.

ISO 9001 & 14001 DNV UK colourTo ensure transparency and creditability, we maintain certification to BS EN ISO 14001:2004 and BS EN ISO 9001:2008 through recertification and annual external auditing carried out by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) who are UKAS accredited.

Accreditation by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is key to ensuring that our customers can have confidence in the quality of goods and in the provision of our services.

We are delighted to have another successful external audit under our belts to demonstrate to our customers’ continual improvement and that we continue to meet and exceed the requirements of the standards.

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Strengthening the Operations Team at Futures Supplies

Andy WattsThe Operations Department is at the heart of any business and Futures Supplies continues its inward investment to support its customers’ needs and deliver the added value of exceptional service, starting off the year by recruiting an Operations Assistant to strengthen the team.

Andy Watts has joined the company to support the Operations Manager, Dan Hills in his role. Andy is responsible for supporting the day to day operations of the business including routing and coordinating the smooth and accurate deliveries to customer, liaising with the drivers and warehouse operatives and carrying out regular vehicle and Health and Safety checks in the logistics department.

Andy who has previous experience in both logistics and multidrop deliveries will be assisting Dan on a day to day level and says “I am keen to learn from Dan who has worked at Futures Supplies for a number of years since leaving school and know that if I work hard there are brilliant opportunities here for career progression.”

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Celebrating Gold Certification from Carbon Smart

Carbon Smart Gold AwardSustainability is at the heart of Futures Supplies’ business. Its recent partnership with Carbon Smart aims at engaging people inside and outside our business, understanding and managing risk and impact, reducing resource use, eliminating waste and making sustainability part of our customer and supplier relationships.

To take a proactive stance and address our contribution to climate change, Futures Supplies has committed to the Carbon Smart Programme. Being Carbon Smart means taking an intelligent and flexible approach to reducing our carbon footprint.

Our Carbon Smart Gold Certification demonstrates the practical actions we have taken to actively reduce our environmental impact. It clearly demonstrates our commitment to customers, staff and suppliers. Just like recycling, the Carbon Smart Certification makes improving our environmental performance part of the everyday running of our business.

Having the accreditation ensures business commitment, activities and achievements in sustainability through three stages, Carbon Smart Blue, Silver and Gold and is considered a celebration of accomplishments.

Well done all the team for this recognition of our continued commitment to all things green!

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Ding Dong the Bells are Going to Chime!

Amy WeddingFutures Supplies would like to congratulate its Sales Manager, Amy Dyall on her marriage to her long term partner, Jim.

Amy joined the award winning team at Futures Supplies last year and has proved to be a valuable, charming and enthusiastic member of staff.  Educated at the University of South Africa, Amy manages the sales team on a day-to-day basis and is part of the management team at Futures Supplies.

The team at Futures Supplies was delighted to raise a few glasses and help celebrate the event at their reception in Clapham, London.

We are sure all our customers and supply partners, along with our team here at Futures Supplies would like to join in offering the happy couple our heartfelt congratulations!

 

 

 

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Delivering Carbon Neutral Supplies to your Door for over Six Years

Carbon Neutral Certified LogoFutures Supplies is delighted to have its green credentials independently endorsed for the sixth year running. This is a highly sought after accolade and recognises the company as an industry leader in its field for its environmental commitment and for delivering carbon neutral supplies to its customers.

Demonstrating our commitment to reducing CO2 in accordance with leading edge quality assurance standards, the CarbonNeutral trademark is one of the world’s most recognised and robust brand marks for greenhouse gas emission reduction.

As a result of this reduction process coupled with offering the unavoidable emissions associated with our business, our carbon footprint is reduced to net zero.

 

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Growth In Sales Brings New Opportunities

TrishWith its success in taking on apprentices and developing them into permanent staff, Futures Supplies has taken on yet another young person on a nine month apprenticeship in Business Administration.

Tricia Carr joins the sales team at Futures Supplies as Sales Support Assistant and will be responsible for liaising with customers and prospective customers, maintaining the company’s ACT database and supporting the sales team in their roles. At the same time, Tricia will carry out her NVQ training in business and administration, whilst gaining valuable work experience under the close supervision of Amy Whittle, Sales Manager.

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London 2012

Olympics - Stadium

The Olympic Games run from 27 July – 12 August. There is then a two-week transition period before the Paralympic Games, which start on 28 August and run until 9 September. There will also be at least seven days of road events including cycling races, marathons and triathlons.

It is expected that the increased congestion on roads and the public transport system will have a major impact. Our challenge is to make sure we continue to function as efficiently as possible, to ensure we continue to support your business needs during this time.

Our main aim is to continue to deliver customer service excellence therefore, should you wish to discuss how we can help you with your planning to ensure minimum disruption or have any concerns, please do not hesitate to call us – we are here to help.

We hope you enjoy the games and wish team UK every success.

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A Young Apprentice Secures Full Time Employment

CallumAfter a successful nine-month apprenticeship with Futures Supplies, Callum Carvel has now taken up full time employment with the company.

We are delighted to offer Callum this opportunity as part of our commitment to our CSR project in supporting young people to get experience, qualifications and build their confidence to gain full time employment.

Callum’s role as our Purchase Ledger Assistant will see him working closely with both Marc Kemp Financial Director and Andy Hills, Office Manager.

 

After gaining an NVQ in Business and Administration whilst on his apprenticeship, Callum is now studying for an NVQ in Customer Service.

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New Ecover ZERO for Hands That Do Dishes!

Ecover ZeroSpecially crafted from plant-based and natural ingredients, Ecover ZERO range of washing up liquid is now available from Futures Supplies and has been dermatologically tested as a powerful grease buster.

100% fragrance free, the washing up liquid is effective but leaves skin feeling happier with less irritation – a much more gentle product for sensitive skin.

Approved by Allergy UK and the Good Housekeeping Institute, Ecover ZERO range is designed to help reduce allergic symptoms whilst giving a clean, fresh and sparkly result.

Good news for the dishes – good news for the fishes!!

 

 

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Delivering Apprenticeship Opportunities

Perry Wilson-Smith is the latest Apprentice to join the Logistics team at Futures Supplies. Perry will carry out his NVQ training in Logistics whilst gaining valuable experience under the close supervision of Dan Hills our Operations Manager.

Futures Supplies has been delivering apprenticeship opportunities to young people in partnership with South London Business Apprenticeship Training Agency since 2010.

Providing a platform that reaches out to young people with the opportunity for real paid work and long term employment is critical to the economy. Recognising and addressing that it has never been so tough for young people to get into the workplace Futures Supplies have long believed in supporting young people through our diverse Corporate Social Responsibility projects which include offering apprenticeship opportunities.

Good luck Perry!