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28
Apr
Prioritising warehouse safety in the supply chain
‘At Masters Logistical, we believe it is the people, as well as the service, that makes the company. We take care of our staff just as much as our customers.’ Which is why we keep warehouse safety as our absolute […]
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28
Feb
Our distribution is award winning
Masters distribution is award-winning, and we’ll always go above and beyond to ensure your load gets where it needs to go. If there’s a problem, we’ll work around it. If we can’t, we’ll go right through it. You’ve probably heard […]
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29
Sep
Shopping habits have shaped the logistics industry
The logistics industry has had to adapt quickly and efficiently to suit the customers needs. By that we mean that consumers expect their products to arrive yesterday. Next-day delivery is no longer a luxury service – it’s the standard. More […]
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31
Aug
Why relationships matter for a successful supply chain
Here at Masters, we know that relationships drive businesses and they also play a central role in the success of your supply chain. If you don’t get them right, you’ll feel the ramifications all the way… from suppliers to customers. […]
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11
Aug
Impacting the environment
The way you drive, whether that is personally or professionally, can have an impact on the environment. According to the UK government, HGVs account for 15% of greenhouse gas emissions from UK transport and 4% of total UK emissions. With […]
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25
Jul
Could austerity be damaging your brand?
What exactly is austerity? According to the Oxford Dictionary, austerity is ‘difficult economic conditions created by government measures to reduce public expenditure.’ When economists speak of austerity, it generally means that the economic cycle is being ignored e.g. if there […]
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12
Jul
What to consider when benchmarking your 3PL
Benchmarking is an effective management tool to match your 3PL standard to your industry’s best. There’s nothing wrong with comparing yourself to your competitors, if anything it’s a proactive tool that can grow your business and allow you to achieve […]
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06
Jun
3PL vs. Freight Broker: who do you decide to use?
Do you need the support of a 3PL (third party logistics) or a Freight Broker? Logistics has a vital role to play in bringing people and products together. According to the FTA, in 2015 HGVs travelled 25.7 billion km moving […]
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13
Apr
5 tips to keep your drivers healthy on the road
How healthy are your drivers? According to the HSE, 30% of workers in the transport and storage industry suffer stress, depression or anxiety due to work, and around 40% of tiredness-related crashes involve someone driving a commercial vehicle. Are you […]
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23
Feb
Could advances in technology impact logistics?
For a business to remain competitive, you need to be up-to-date with the latest developments in technology that may impact business operations, including logistics. Advances in technology can allow a business to work faster, more efficiently and can improve communication […]
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