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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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Aquarius Washroom dispenser Launched by Kimberly-Clark

KC AQUARIUS IMAGESupporting customers and their employees to create a healthy hygienic workplace, while providing real value, is a key aim of the Futures Supplies’ team.

The Aquarius Dispenser range produced by Kimberly-Clark delivers its most hygienic system to date with its unique and stylish design. The key features include a patented overfill device, stylish viewing window and concealed locking mechanism. These features mean the dispensers are less likely to jam preventing wastage and prevent pilferage, delivering savings in both cost and usage.

Exceptionally hygienic, the quality, compact design also makes them sustainable as less plastic is used in the manufacturing process.

To upgrade your washrooms now, call us today to arrange a free survey and consultation for the best cost in use recommendations on 020 8689 2072.

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Holidays are coming…..

ColaAll the team at Futures Supplies would like to take this opportunity of wishing everyone a very happy Christmas holiday and a prosperous New Year.

A heartfelt ‘thank you’ for your valued business and loyalty throughout 2012 to all our customers and a big ‘thank you’ to all our supply partners and those that have worked with us to ensure success in 2012.

Enjoy!

 

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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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Partnered With Multiple Award Winners

Carbon Neutral Company LogoFollowing its award for the Best Offset Retailer award for the second year running in April this year rewarding efficiency, reliability innovation and quality of service in the carbon market, The CarbonNeutral Company was voted joint winner of the Best Advisory firm, Voluntary Carbon Markets in Carbon Trading magazine’s 2012 market survey.

This award recognises the work it does with its clients like Futures Supplies to create carbon credit portfolios that meet specific carbon management requirements.

We are delighted to be working alongside such a credible company in reducing our environmental impact through measuring the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions associated with our business, reducing them at source, and then offsetting any unavoidable emissions by purchasing carbon credits to deliver carbon neutral supplies to all our customers.

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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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Key Promotion Drives Customer Service

Leiann Kemp 2Futures Supplies is delighted to announce the promotion of Leiann Kemp to Customer Service Manager & PA to the MD.

Leiann joined Futures Supplies in 2006 as the General Office Assistant and was promoted in June 2008 to Sales Support Administrator. Leiann has always expressed her desire to travel and in November 2012 her request for extended leave was granted so she could pursue her dream of travelling around Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Thailand.

Leiann arrived back with the company after her six month sabbatical in June 2012 and is now focused in supporting the Managing Director and ensuring customer service satisfaction.

Big congratulations to Leiann!

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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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Plimsoll Publishing Award Futures Supplies ‘Outstanding Company’

Plimsoll LetterFutures Supplies is delighted to have been recognised with the accolade of ‘Outstanding Company 2012’ to add to its already impressive number of awards.

The award is given by Plimsoll Publishing Ltd, the world’s leading provider of market reports and company analysis who stated that it is a result of hard work, diligence and commitment. It also identified Futures Supplies as a business that has maintained outstanding performance over a period of time, due to sound management.

Futures Supplies was also listed in the report as a Best Trading Partner and Fastest Growing Company in its industry.

Great stuff hey!