History of Express Logistics book launches for November - over a hundred pages of A4 hardback in colour with images from eighties courier bikes to latest zero emission vans; the vehicle gallery rich in EV, from Santis Global to CitySprint, Evri and DPD alongside Crown red in Birmingham and may others that have shaped the colours of our sector.
IOC CEO, Dr Tracey Worth comments, ‘History of express should not be lost, so it’s written from the past to engage our future.’
Published by The Institute of Couriers, written by Dr Tracey Worth and Carl Lomas, with treasured input by fellows from across the brands of our sector.
ISBN 978-1-9191956-1-2. Back page cover has the iconic Honda CX500 courier bike of the eighties centre stage unveiled by ex-courier and seven times world motor bike Champion Geoff Duke.
From Fleet Street Flyers to FedEx
There is a gallery of two-wheel students from the millennium Camelot Courier School in almost every brand of same day final mile that delivers a trip down memory lane of brands come, gone and still strong today.
Same day and next day. The History of Express Final Mile book follows a journey from couriers communication by phone box to e-retail. Looking at last mile, final mile and the reality of a client-driven supply chain delivering to door today.
Sixties foundations, seventies features communications, a historic photo from North London, PYE Westminster stock radios showcased by the late John Scott from GLH. Eighties boom years, nineties tightening the belt, Millennial respectability and e-retail growth and on to modern-day robots, drones and river deliveries.
There is a section on the Institute of Couriers' twenty-year journey - roundtable masterclass events, the education trailblazer groups and some historic pictures of the top teams who have formed our modern sector - from the Mansion House transport dinners to the Taylor Review discussion tables for worker status. Services to Industry individuals get a detailed review and we capture the outlines of thirteen of our sector shapers. Technical detail and the heartbeat graph of peaks and product launches set the calendar tone of our guiding figures and how delivery fits into the cycle of the year.
IOC chair Carl Lomas, ‘The history is a snapshot of our sector, growth from the eighties economy boom years, adapting new communications technology to increase the sector's capability. Mergers and acquisitions that formed the brands of today get a mention. This short history in its first edition sets out to capture the story of our sector and show how we are stepping up to deliver the critical infrastructure we were recognised for during COVID.’
Published by the IOC it’s a short-run text, charged at forty-five pounds. Only available in print, available to purchase online for delivery to your door, act today and get your must-have copy. Are you in the photos?
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