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Robin Siekerman

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Top KPIs for Efficient Warehousing

Posted by Robin Siekerman on Jun 26, 2018

The Shippers Group knows warehousing and logistics. We have been handling consumer goods, automotive and food products in our 4.8 million square feet since 1901. And we are intensely focused on continuous improvement of our processes and operations with our goal of providing the ultimate customer experience. The Shippers Group continues to promote this by measuring key performance indicators (KPIs) for our clients. Here’s what we learned are the top indicators for warehousing and logistics success. 

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Topics: Insider, Warehousing

Package Offerings to Grow Your Brand

Posted by Robin Siekerman on Jun 26, 2018

When it comes to packaging, The Shippers Group has helped companies of every size with their retail packaging needs. We offer several packaging options from variety packs and bag sealing to point-of-purchase displays and kitting. Our company has the experience and skilled staff to package your products safely and efficiently. 

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Topics: Packaging

Three-Peat X 3

Posted by Robin Siekerman on Jun 22, 2018

It's the ninth straight BRC Certification by the Grand Lakes team who recently underwent this year's BRC audit and is once again proud to retain an AA rating. The rating is the highest announced audit rating possible for the BRC Storage and Distribution Standard Audit. 

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Topics: Warehousing, Accolades & Awards

Town Hall Meeting Creates a Sounding Board for Employees

Posted by Robin Siekerman on Jun 19, 2018

The Shippers Group is committed to fostering an open workplace culture. They support this by  keeping the lines of communication open for their employees. The leadership team developed a regular Town Hall meeting at each Shippers Group facility to facilitate the Roundtable Discussion Board. 

Five to seven employees are asked to come to the meeting with suggestions for improvement in their locations and other "hot" topics. A variety of topics are covered including benefits, safety, and workplace training. Employees are encouraged to present ideas, voice opinions and ask questions.  

"We invest in our people and we believe that good ideas can come from every level of the company. The Shippers Group is a place where employees are given opportunities to share their innovative ideas for improvements and discuss their challenges," says Rob Doyle, president of The Shippers Group.

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Topics: Community

Forklift Safety is a Priority for The Shippers Group

Posted by Robin Siekerman on Jun 12, 2018

Forklift and pedestrian safety is our goal anywhere or time a forklift is in use at The Shippers Group. The Industrial Truck Association has declared June 12th as National Forklift Safety Day, and we are using this day to reinforce safety tips! ITA is the leading organization for manufacturers of forklifts and industrial trucks, and their mission includes promoting forklift safety through an alliance with OSHA providing safety seminars and training materials. 

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Topics: Warehousing

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