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29
Apr
Strategies for boosting warehouse productivity
Increasing warehouse productivity is a top priority for warehouse managers. An increase in productivity means smoother scheduling, more efficient production times and, essentially, a higher return for their company. With so many areas to focus on, such as labour, staff, […]
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29
Mar
Are a company’s values the key to success?
In a world full of competitors and over-saturated markets, what is it that sets Masters Logistical apart from others in our field? It’s simple. It’s our values. Research has shown that strong values are essential for a business to thrive. […]
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18
Feb
Are you looking for a 3PL provider? Here’s why you should choose Masters Logistical
Sure, we could probably spend the next 300 words or so listing all the reasons why we think you should choose us for your distribution, overnight pallet movement and warehousing needs… …or we could let our customers do the talking […]
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21
Jan
How to measure the quality of your logistics provider
Whether you’re a managing director of a growing organisation or the owner of a startup business, you know that the success of your business relies heavily on your supply chain running efficiently. It is likely that to ensure your operations […]
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21
Dec
Trends in Logistics for 2019
The logistics sector remains a huge part of the UK economy. Figures from this year alone show that it contributes over £124bn and employs 2.54m people, making up around 8% of the nation’s work force. With the end of 2018 […]
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28
Nov
How much does a good 3PL cost?
The answer to this question is very much about what you perceive as value. The simple fact is that excellent quality and customer service comes at a price. For a business such as Masters Logistical who consistently operate an extremely […]
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17
Oct
Stockpiling to guard against Brexit issues puts strain on UK warehousing resource
I read an article in The Times recently that said Mondelez, the company who own Cadbury, are stockpiling chocolate because of the possible risks of problems at UK ports caused by the uncertainty surrounding Brexit. The image of a warehouse […]
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11
Sep
Brexit: uncertainty drives the industry round the bend
Are the Brexit negotiations heading in the right direction? The short answer is ‘not yet’. Clarity is needed. The Road Haulage Association,who represent nearly half of the UK’s lorry fleet (which is around half a million strong), go as far […]
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22
Aug
Is bigger, better?
Recently SEAT, the Spanish car manufacturer and their logistics partner have road tested the extra-long ‘duo trailer’, which is 31.7m long. The reason for trialling this is that it is hoped that it will deliver 25% cost reduction and 20% […]
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01
Aug
The importance of scheduling…and how mistakes can lead to major disruption
Scheduling is important in all manner of different industries and walks of life. Planning and proactive and effective scheduling are one of the cornerstones of the award-winning service we provide here at Masters. We take it very seriously. Its importance […]
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