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Flight disruptions affecting UK businesses

19 April 2010
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Flight disruptions affecting UK businessesDisruption to air travel caused by the volcanic eruption in Iceland is having an impact on a range of different sectors.

For example, producers of perishable goods usually exported by air are struggling with the impact of the plumes of ash disrupting planes, while manufacturers may find it hard to obtain materials and parts as delays continue.

According to the BBC, Standard Chartered economist Razia Khan pointed out that Kenyan suppliers of cut flowers to Europe could be badly hit by the problems.

The news source noted that air freight carries an estimated 35-40 per cent of total goods moved around the world.

The volcano has led to the grounding of all non-emergency UK flights for the first time ever and although some services have managed to take off and land, the majority of routes remain affected.

Large regions of Europe have been impacted by the clouds of ash travelling south from Eyjafjalljokull in the south of Iceland, which is continuing to erupt.

As a result, companies may wish to improve their operations management through a programme of continuous improvement or by providing employees with access to courses such as the APICS qualification.ADNFCR-3058-ID-19728458-ADNFCR
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