As this recent Supply Chain Brain story points out, burnout has a real business cost: Supply Chain Managers Are Quitting in Unprecedented Numbers | 2022-05-24 | That’s one reason the Wheelhouse family of companies really pushes all of our team members from across our...
1. Optimize SKUs. Smart CPGs will get even more focused on the most profitable products and cut their non-performing SKUs. At the same time, consumers will get smart about price shopping between retailers. So, we likely will see fewer product options at each...
The work challenged our agility: to get the job done required us to get 300 team members in a new facility working at full capacity within a week. We did it, thanks to the dedication of team members who worked in shifts 24/7, so that thousands of American families...
Our Dallas facility will feature 30-foot clear ceiling height, 18 dock doors, and very easy access to 1-635 and the local freeway networks. We will be open soon and ready to serve current and future customers in the Southwest with the same quality and agility we...
Electric Forklifts In the last 12 months, we have increased the makeup of electric forklifts from 33% to 46% of our fleet, and we expect continued improvement as forklift leases mature. LED lighting 85 percent of the new space we have added in the last 12 months uses...
Ports – Six of the nation’s top 30 largest ports are located in Florida and are perfectly positioned to import our customers’ components, especially as our west coast ports deal with capacity constraints and labor issues expected this fall. Consumers – Due...
Resiliency does not happen overnight. It’s the result of smart investments and a can-do mindset. In last month’s newsletter we discussed how we have responded with the first ingredient to maximize resiliency – sizable investments in our capabilities for the benefit of...
1. What is our Quality Management System, and how does SQF tie in? 2. Why are we using SQF as our standard for certification? Nothing is more important for the food we eat than quality and safety. We believe SQF is the benchmark and global standard for food quality,...
In last month’s newsletter, we talked about the supply chain issues that everyone is facing and how that requires resiliency. This month, we are focusing on how we have responded with the first ingredient to maximize resiliency – sizable investments in our...
Contract Packaging: Why We Are An SQF Family Today Safety and quality are goals for everyone in the contract packaging industry. That’s definitely true for the Wheelhouse family of companies: South Atlantic, Versatile and ProStar. Compliance with recognized national...
