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2017 IN REVIEW

2018 IN ANTICIPATION

“I believe we have raised the and dynamic community that Finally, some Board members “BOSS is a
general profile of BOSS within the perhaps looks very different to mentioned particular initiatives great example
industry.” some former perceptions of the that they believed would be
- Rob Jenkins Federation: important in 2018: of how peers,
customers,
4. What can BOSS focus on “We must do a better job of “Data. Data. Data. Market. Sell-
next year? showing and telling existing and Out. Product....it’s our lifeblood suppliers,
Many BOSS Board members potentially new members the real and BOSS is uniquely positioned colleagues and
see 2018 as an opportunity to benefits of the BOSS community to lead here.”
continue and accelerate the and spirit. BOSS is a great - Steve Haworth competitors
empowerment of members and example of how peers, customers, can come
their organisations. suppliers, colleagues and “I would like to see if the industry
competitors can come together can take advantage of its size together for
“BOSS can continue the good work for the good of everybody: we just and negotiate contracts on our the good of
it’s started in 2017 and develop need more people to recognise behalf. What if we said we would
the induction/training and this and get involved with it. all use BA for our European and everybody.”
development programme. This We’ve got to move away from long haul flights; Fedex for our - Steve Haworth
will enable the trade as a whole the (incorrect!) image of ‘ageing freight; the same company for
to create a ‘pull’ for the excellent cronies’ and move forwards our water, power, etc? There
young talent out there to enter with more youthful energy and have to be contracts out there “What if we
into our market.” dynamism, both in outlook and that we all could have the option
- Luke Chapman membership.” of buying into. I would also said we would
- Steve Haworth like BOSS to look at the options all use BA for
Parallel to this is a desire to available for Trade Delegations.
further extend the Federation’s Of course, this also requires We need to expand our horizons our European
membership next year – again, BOSS to continue to offer and look at export markets for and long
particularly amongst the dealer relevant and accessible events our growth: how can BOSS assist
community: and services: in that? Who knows what Brexit haul flights;
will throw up, too!” Fedex for our
“Bringing more OP dealers into “Getting more members to - Geoff Betts
membership, as well as brand connect with each other and freight; the
owners from other channels (IT, engage in BOSS services. Better same company
FM, JanSan etc).” articulating the importance of a
- Sean Starkey network in challenging times.” for our water,
- Simon Drakeford power, etc?”
For some, these two ideas –
growing membership and “Increasing the takeup of - Geoff Betts
empowerment - could be membership services like HR, Legal
summed up in the idea of BOSS and H&S advice by members.”
building and sustaining a vibrant - Phil Lawson

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