Express Logistics – the rapid, guaranteed delivery of goods and packages to businesses and consumers – is one of the UK’s fastest growing sectors and makes a significant contribution to all industrial and commercial sectors in the Welsh economy. Managing these fast-moving logistics processes is complex and demanding. This apprenticeship combines a Foundation Degree (Level 5) in Express Logistics with assessment of workplace competence (also at Level5) and provides a thorough development route for young operational managers in the sector. With much of the industry promoting from within and organising its own progression, many current managers are educated below level 3. Skills for Logistics research indicates that only 29% of the logistics management workforce holds qualifications at level 4 or above. This Apprenticeship fills this gap by offering a programme to meet the needs of the industry as it prepares for succession training.