Atlanta has quickly become an attractive place for manufacturers and retailers who are looking to relocate or expand their warehousing and distribution operations to the South. The state is home to about 900 million square feet of warehouse distribution space, with 600 million square feet of that located in metro Atlanta. With a talented workforce, higher quality of life, and lower cost of living, Atlanta is where more and more people are choosing to move and do business.
5 Reasons Atlanta is a Top Metro City for Distribution Centers
Topics: Warehousing, Technology, Packaging, eCommerce, Transportation, 3PL
The Shippers Group Attends CSCMP EDGE 2022
Music City did not disappoint as a few members of our team attended the CSCMP's premier event of the year: EDGE 2022 in Nashville!
Rob Doyle, Hugh Tait, Robin Siekerman, and Maggie Harvey joined thousands of industry professionals from September 18 - 21, 2022 at CSCMP’s annual conference to connect and discover the latest innovations, new strategies, and best practices. The conference offered unparalleled content and exhibitions and is an experience like no other, with unlimited opportunities to learn from industry experts and hear dynamic speakers you cannot find anywhere else.
Topics: Insider, Warehousing, Technology, Packaging, 3PL
120 Years of Growth at The Shippers Group
For 120 years, The Shippers Group has been providing logistics services and supporting essential supply chains. Today we operate 16 facilities in 6 states and employ approximately 1500 associates who give their all daily to provide customers with exceptional service and value. Logistics services include contract packaging, ecommerce, and transportation in addition to traditional third-party warehousing services. In the past five years alone, we’ve increased our footprint almost 3 million square feet for a total of 6.5 million square feet of space.
Topics: Warehousing, Technology, Packaging, eCommerce, Transportation, Accolades & Awards, Core Values, Celebrations, 3PL
Why Supply Chain and Logistics is a Great Career Choice for Women
March is Women's History month, which is intended to recognize both the historical accomplishments and today’s contemporary work of women. In celebration, let’s consider the role of women in the Supply Chain and Logistics industry and why working in the industry is a great career choice for women.
Topics: Warehousing, Technology, Packaging, eCommerce, Transportation, 3PL
The Shippers Group to Participate in CSCMP's EDGE Virtual Conference & Exhibition
The Shippers Group is excited to participate in CSCMP’s EDGE Virtual Conference & Exhibition on September 20-23.
Rob Doyle, President of The Shippers Group is serving as the Track Chair for Warehousing EDGE Session 3 Education Tracks. The track, Success Stories and Collaboration Between Shippers and 3PL’s will take place on September 21, 2020 from 3:30pm-4:30pm, and is moderated by The Shippers Group's Robin Siekerman, VP of Marketing & Customer Solutions.
Topics: Insider, Technology, Transportation