Last month, The Shippers Group introduced our newest department: DICE—Department of Inventory Control Excellence. As part of their efforts, the team conducts regular cycle counting.
Topics: Insider, Warehousing, 3PL
Juan Sánchez, Operations Manager; Alex Whiteley, Industrial Engineer and Continuous Improvement Manager; Maggie Harvey, Sales and Marketing Specialist; and Jose Portillo, Operations Manager, recently attended the 2021 IWLA Essentials of Warehousing Course. Taking place in San Diego, CA, this four-day course took a deep dive into all aspects of warehouse logistics and emerging areas of 3PL management.
How does a third-party (3PL) warehousing company thrive during the middle of a global crisis? Rapid problem solving is essential, but how do we execute under high stress when suddenly your customers have shipped practically everything from your facility and their supply chains are unprepared to manufacture to levels capable of replenishing stock levels? When left with a completely or partially empty distribution warehouse with rent and payroll expenses, what do you do to get back on track?
Topics: Insider, Warehousing, News Room, 3PL, COVID-19
National Hire a Veteran Day, a day that is observed every year on July 25th, encourages employers to consider veterans in their employment strategies and to fill their open positions. This day provides awareness and serves as a platform to show that our veterans are qualified and trained and looking for jobs within the civilian workforce.
Topics: Insider, News Room, Core Values
The Shippers Group is excited to announce the recent addition to our Operational Excellence Team, Monica Soraney! Monica was hired as the Industrial Engineer for our Atlanta operations. 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.
