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A few months ago, we shared how The Shippers Group teamed up with Good360 and the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) in support of relief efforts for those impact by Hurricane Dorian. The Bahamas continue to recover from this devastating hurricane, and it leaves us humbled and grateful to be in a position to offer in-kind support through donations of warehouse space, labor and equipment necessary to receive, store and ship goods.

Recently, the awesome folks at ALAN gave us a shout-out for agreeing to provide the much-needed warehousing for cleaning materials that are being used to help with Hurricane Dorian relief efforts in the Bahamas. Our very first core value tells us that helping others in need is the right thing to do. Integrity drives us every day, and we are thankful to be a position to help during these times. 

Wilmer associates surprised Glenda Cokes when they recently nominated Glenda to receive the WOW award. Glenda was elated to be recognized by her co-workers.  Given Glenda’s great attitude and respect for her Wilmer family, it’s really no surprise that associates at Wilmer would acknowledge Glenda’s dedication to make everyday a great day at The Shippers Group. 

Last week we talked about how to better engage the services of dedicated 3PL warehouse providers. Now, what should a landlord know about 3PLs as tenants? Well first, 3PLs make excellent tenants, and industry business is booming.

The Shippers Group’s Pink Warriors came out on Saturday, October 26 at NorthPark Center in Dallas for a great cause. This year marks the 37^th annual Susan G. Komen Dallas Race for the Cure. Because breast cancer impacts us all, TSG’s Pink Warriors met early at 6am and braved the season’s first chilly temperatures to help bring us one step closer to ending breast cancer forever. 

Balancing picking efficiency and replenishment frequency is important for improving productivity and attaining high customer service levels. Labor associated with both activities can erode your bottom line if not managed carefully. That is why a replenishment strategy can help ensure adequate inventory in pick slots to achieve high customer service levels.