As we come together to celebrate
the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ [12 June – 13 July], superstar logisticians and
planners will ensure the games go off without a hitch and, much like this
year’s World Cup slogan, ‘All in one rhythm™’.
With 3,170,856 cheering fans, over
three quarters of a million litres of beer sold, 390,600 hot dogs consumed, and
six million people attending public viewing sites across the globe for the South
Africa games in 2010* – it’s clear to see that the FIFA World Cup is one of the
biggest, and most logistically complex,
sporting events in the world.
The challenges involved in
organising these events can be significant. The venue changes every four years,
the crowd numbers top millions, weather can be volatile, and the host country
may not be as prepared as other countries to cope with demands.
Renowned for working with high-profile
event suppliers like AB InBev and LOCOG, logistics recruiter Cast UK says
people with specialist planning and logistics skills are the key to these
events, as each event location has its own set of requirements.
Managing director of Cast UK, Wayne Brophy, explains: “We find that with high-profile events, like the World Cup, a
large percentage of the roles available will be short-term opportunities,
lasting the duration of the tournament. Therefore, it’s key to recruit the
right people from the outset as they have to be able to hit the ground running
and commit to short-term contracts.”
At Cast UK, all senior recruiters
have either worked directly in supply chain and procurement or have extensive
experience in specialist sector areas. This business model ensures that
recruiters are informed about the industry challenges faced by their clients
and they can assist them with finding the right people to tackle these demands.
Wayne adds: “The World Cup in
Brazil is a unique opportunity for skilled logistics professionals to play
their part in the delivery of one of the world’s biggest global sporting
events. While all eyes will be on the players come June, for logisticians,
precision and planning will extend well beyond the pitch.”
*Source via http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/worldcup/
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