Slide 1 ECLF European Cycle Logistics Federation Richard Armitage Nijmegen 12 th April 2014 European Cycle Logistics Conference
Slide 2 We are just getting started ECLF now registered as a company Many new start-up businesses and social enterprises: Cycle Logistics, Cargo Bike Suppliers Related Services
Slide 3 Membership Sign up now! Join the 140 other organisations who have already signed up Membership will be free until 30th September 2014 Fees will start 1st October 2014
Slide 4 What can you afford? What do you think is worth paying for and how much can you afford? Tell us what you want! Starting today, we will talk with you directly and by e-survey over the coming months
Slide 5 We are not alone We already have support The EU funded Cycle Logistics Ahead 3-year project starts in May 2014 & will help establish the ECLF More at: cyclelogistics.eu
Slide 6 ECLF shopping list Services to members direct, such as a carbon footprinting tool, standard forms, standard policy documents, software programs and Apps; special rates negotiated with third parties, such as insurance, bulk purchase of cargo bikes; training, e.g. our course for start-up cycle logistics firms.
Slide 7 ECLF shopping list Accreditation quality assurance service to set minimum industry standards Representation presence at conferences/events; lobbying, e.g. EU pedelec rules Knowledge sharing our own events and seminars; networking & on-line resources
Slide 8 ECLF shopping list Support for start-ups specific services for new cycle logistics firms, such as our MS Excel business planner Relationship-building with the mainstream logistics and supply chain sector; with suppliers of goods and services to cycle logistics
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Slide 10 ECLF shopping list Fund-raising for development and research into cycle logistics; to support growth of ECLF members
Slide 11 CONTACT Gary Armstrong Richard Armitage European Cycle Logistics Federation W: federation.cyclelogistics.eu POSTAL ADDRESS ECLF, Oxford House, Smithy Fold Road, HYDE, SK14 5QY, United Kingdom