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A Look Back at The Shippers Group Through the Decades
By Robin Siekerman, Vice President Marketing & Customer Solutions
The Shippers Group is celebrating our 120th Anniversary this year. From our humble beginnings in 1901 as a warehouse for the cotton industry, to 2021 as a leading national 3PL company, we are delighted to celebrate 120 years of growth.
What does it take for a company to persevere through decades of change?
It takes commitment to values, leadership, vision, and the willingness to adapt.
Through the decades The Shippers Group has responded as times have changed, adapting to the supply chain needs of shippers whether B2B or B2C with the emergence of ecommerce. Investing in people and innovation continues to move The Shippers Group forward to be a more proficient supply chain partner. Click below to take a look back over the last 120 years.
Celebrating Greatness at The Shippers Group
By Maggie Harvey, Sales & Marketing Support Specialist
Congratulations to our 2020 Circle of Excellence Recipients! Each month our associates nominate an Associate of the Month, and while we always want to recognize all our associates, between the two regions, there can only be two individuals a month awarded this title. TSG President Rob Doyle acknowledged the challenges of this year, and our associates' commitment and determination to overcome:
"I'm always impressed by the Excellence all our associates bring to work each and every day. The past 14 months have been challenging for all of us with COVID-19 halting our day-to-day activities. Through it all, our associates marshaled on.
This is a testament to all of you and your work ethic. The Shippers Group cannot begin to thank everyone for sticking through the difficulties and meeting the challenge. My sincere thank you to all Associates who were nominated and those who won Associate of the Month."
Each associate has been recognized by The Shippers Group, their supervisors, and their coworkers as being individuals who go above and beyond every day in support of our customers and our team. Bravo!
Industrial Engineer & HR Manager Join The Shippers Group Team
By Maggie Harvey, Sales & Marketing Support Specialist
Recently, The Shippers Group welcomed two new hires: Monica Soraney, Industrial Engineer for our Atlanta operations, and Erika Ramirez, our new HR Manager for Texas.
In her new role, Monica will support the Operational Excellence Team in leading cultural transformation by training Lean Concepts aligned with our core values. A few of her day-to-day responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining “Best Practices”, implementing enhancements to existing work method flows, researching and implementing technological advancements, and driving overall efficiency.
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, Monica has a concentration in Supply Chain and Logistics and also has her Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. Her previous experience entails working on implementation teams for startups, data analysis, and project management.
Erika has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Human Resources Management and an MBA from University of North Texas. Her previous experience includes positions as a HR Generalist and Benefits Administrator. With her extensive education and over five years of HR experience in manufacturing and warehousing, Erika is a valuable addition to our HR team!
As the new HR Manager, Erika will initially provide support for our Texas teams, while also assisting our HR Manager in Georgia. Her primary duties will be to oversee the employee relations efforts with our sites and to further our workforce inclusive culture.
Welcome, Monica & Erika!
Forklift Safety Month: In the Spotlight
By Maggie Harvey, Sales & Marketing Support Specialist
National Forklift Safety Day is celebrated during the month of June, and is a day which is recognized every year to reinforce the importance of operator safety training and forklift safety practices. As safety is one of our core values and our #1 priority, The Shippers Group highlighted the importance of forklift training and best safety practices throughout the entire month.
Introducing TSG's Department of Inventory Excellence
By Maggie Harvey, Sales & Marketing Support Specialist
At The Shippers Group, we realize the important role inventory accuracy plays in our supply chains. That is why we further enhanced our Inventory Control by creating a department dedicated to achieving our KPIs and ensuring the sustainability of our operations. Overseen by our VP of IT, Amy Landers, and led by our Director of Inventory Control, Sarah Sheppard, we're excited to announce our new department: DICE – Department of Inventory Control Excellence. This department is composed of Inventory Control Managers from every site, who work together with the department and their teams to reach their goal of achieving at least 99% accuracy at every site. Read on to learn more details about the initiatives and focus of this new department.
How a 3PL Warehouse Can Adapt & Thrive in a Global Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has rivaled any other crisis experienced in our lifetime. Download our white paper to learn how The Shippers Group 3PL Warehouse not only adapted—but thrived—amidst a global pandemic.
The Shippers Group is a leading national third-party logistics company headquartered in Dallas, Texas with distribution facilities in Texas, Georgia, California, Illinois, Florida, and Virginia totaling 16 locations and over 6.5 million square feet of space. In addition to warehousing and transportation services, the company provides contract packaging and e-commerce fulfillment to the food, consumer goods and automotive industries. The Shippers Group was founded in 1901 and today employs over 1500 associates nationwide.
Visit us on our website at www.theshippersgroup.com for new programs and enhancements in 2021!
We encourage your comments and feedback to help us be a better supply chain partner. Contact us directly at 214-381-5050 or info@shipperswarehouse.com.
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