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23
Feb
Why logistics is important in today’s economy
Did you know…? The logistics sector contributes £127 billion Gross Value Added to the UK economy, and there are 205,380 logistics enterprises in the UK. Not only does the logistics industry contribute so much to the economy, but it also […]
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27
Jan
Masters Logistical Timeline
Here at Masters, we are delighted to be starting 2022 by celebrating our success over the last 18 years and showing you our latest timeline… Back in 2004, Masters Logistical Services Limited was born, with Paul and Neil being partners, […]
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26
Nov
How to get into the supply chain/logistics industry with no experience
Are you thinking about a career in the supply chain? Well, you probably are not alone. Due to the unexpected event of the global pandemic, this has raised awareness of the worldwide importance of this crucial sector and has shown […]
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26
Oct
The Importance of Two-Way Communication
Communication is considered one of the most crucial aspects of any business. A company that engages with its workforce is more competitive, profitable, and attractive to future employees. In successful communication, information flows in two ways: information from sender to […]
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29
Sep
What are the real causes of the HGV driver shortage?
You can’t fail to have noticed the vast shortage of HGV drivers we are suffering in the UK right now, 100,000 to be exact. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has been complaining about this for some time and how it […]
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01
Sep
Traffic Commissioners’ annual report 20/21 recognises the key achievements of the last year…
The latest Traffic Commissioners’ annual report published earlier this month reflects on the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, the impact of Brexit and provides updates on strategic objectives going forward to 2023 and beyond. In the Forward to the report, Richard […]
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30
Jul
Government introduces plans to ease pressure on the road haulage sector, but do they go far enough?
An open letter, announced on 20 July 2021, has been jointly sent to the ‘UK Logistics Sector’ from three Government Departments: Department for Transport, Department for Work & Pensions, and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. It begins by […]
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25
Jun
Shortage of labour in the logistics industry 2021
The new decade has brought Brexit and Covid-19, resulting in uncertain times for many businesses and industries across the globe. With the movement, storage, and flow of goods directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and buyer behaviour rapidly changing to […]
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25
Mar
What does quality service mean to you?
Customer expectations are evolving very quickly, and we need to ask ourselves the basic but essential question: What is quality customer service? [something fundamental to us here at Masters and always at the forefront of our minds]. Not only are […]
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15
Feb
Why your reputation matters…
Everything you do impacts your business reputation. But what exactly is it, and why is it so valuable? There doesn’t seem to be an academic consensus on a definition for what a company reputation actually is. It is such an […]
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