Noelle and Chris are back on the pod talking all things grocery and CPG trends. From which pandemic-related consumer behaviors are temporary vs. here to stay to the future of national grocery chains. Not to mention they talk groundhogs (yep), Kim Kardashian, and the NY Mets. Want to be on the next episode or have a topic you like us to cover? Inbox us at info@taylorlog.com
CINCINNATI, Sept. 14, 2020 — Taylor Logistics Inc. (TLI), a Cincinnati based third-party logistics company, today announced plans to open a new fulfillment center just outside Cincinnati later this month. The new location, at 10095 International Blvd in West Chester, Ohio, will be the companies second public multi-client warehouse in Ohio. Their first location is positioned just down the street at 9756 International Blvd.
“Our customized solutions, time-sensitive scalability, and our technology have proven we are not merely a vendor for our customers but a partner,” said President and sixth-generation Owner, Rex Taylor. “This second building on International will be home to our eCommerce hub, Cincinnati’s ever-changing industry landscape and proximity to the consumer makes 10095 the perfect spot for our customers.”
The new 80,000 square foot warehouse located on International is conveniently positioned next to two major interstates, rail ports, and cargo hubs. The new facility will house Taylor’s full suite of value-added services, including pick & pack, kitting, eCommerce fulfillment, packaging, product staging, and special projects.
About Taylor Logistics Inc.
Taylor Logistics Inc, the nation’s most progressive family-owned logistics company, specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services. All of which are customizable and technology-driven. Their 170 years in logistics experience have proven that they are not merely a vendor for your company – they are an extension of your team with a clear understanding of their responsibility to replicate your organization’s strategic business goals. Taylor is a Safe Quality Foods (SQF) certified provider for all food logistics needs. For more information, visit www.taylorlogistics.com or email info@taylorlog.com.
The Ohio Success Awards will honor annually the most successful and consistent of these organizations and leaders across our state. The event will also serve as a forum for you to connect with other decision makers on the issues and objectives throughout the state.
The Ohio Success Awards will recognize the accomplishments of:
Companies that have demonstrated growth both in revenue and employees, as well as having demonstrated involvement in their community and service in their industry
Non-profits that have made a significant impact upon the communities they serve
Governmental organizations that have created unique value or opportunities based upon their ingenuity, partnership, and perseverance
Leaders, amongst these from all above, that have demonstrated beyond comparison that their efforts have made lasting impact
Employee education
is an essential key to the success of your organization- it’s a fundamental way
to set your business apart from the competition. Employees who feel their
company is invested in their careers are likely to stay longer and work harder.
On top of employee satisfaction training allows your employees to become more
versatile and bolsters the value of that employee. There countless benefits to
the importance of employee development, such as– a more competitive workforce,
increased employee retention, and higher employee engagement.
At Taylor Logistics, we make sure all staff members in any role are equipped with the tools they need to succeed. We have memberships to many professional logistics, warehousing, management, and quality organizations that allow our employees to benefit from their classes, webinars, and discussions. Organizations such as The Resource for Warehouse Logistics (IWLA) which offer various course offerings throughout the year. A number of our staff members have attended IWLA courses including their Essentials of Warehousing and Rate Class. All classes are closed with a course exam and upon a passing grade are complete with a certificate adding value to that employees’ career.
Along with
classes, our upper management will send several employees a year to various
conferences in our particular fields. It’s a part of the Taylor model not only
to learn and grow from these opportunities but to gain a new network from them.
Through these various organizations and conferences, we have expanded our
industry contact list, which allows for continuous brainstorming and
mentorship.
Training doesn’t
have to be as complicated as sending someone to a class for a certification or
to a conference but can be a tutorial on creating a PowerPoint Presentation or
on Adobe InDesign formatting. If there is an area an employee is looking to
improve in, we try and provide the tools necessary for their success. The
importance of training our employees – both new and experienced – cannot be
overemphasized in our organization.
Other classes, organizations, conferences, and certifications our staff attends:
Working in a warehouse at times can be repetitive, demanding,
and labor-intensive. How do you keep warehouse staff engaged
and motivated in such an environment? One of the most important resources is a
motivated team. How staff are treated and how they value the company has direct
impact on our overall success and competitive advantage. With our warehouse
team being such a critical part of the company Operations Manager Randy Newman
in Bellevue, Nebraska came up with a creative and innovative way to keep our
staff motivated.
Who doesn’t
love a little friendly competition? Internal rivalry is an effective way to
ignite motivation as well as boost performance and productivity. To avoid
stress and hostility, great managers must know effective ways to help
competition benefit the workplace. Randy has successfully implemented a friendly
competition that has our warehouse staff excited and motivated for work each
day. He came up with a monthly awards system that are given out to warehouse
staff. Awards such as monthly picking winner, receiving winner, putaway winner,
loading winner, and most improved. These awards are based off
of three different criteria accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork. It’s not all
about who gets the job done fist but who does it with these three things in
mind. It’s human nature to thrive on success. We simply love it when we meet a
target because it’s proof of our hard work and achievements. All awards are
complete with bragging rights along with a WWE style belt that can be worn for the
shift or simply held for a picture to be added to our warehouse board.
Since the implementation of Randy’s award system, we have had a great response from both warehouse staff and management. Healthy contest has made the team stronger than ever. Even though the awards are given out individually it’s teamwork that makes them possible. All in all, the awards have encouraged team members to use the competition as an opportunity for personal growth, to learn from each month’s winners, and to be more motivated. It’s creative ideas like Randy’s that are what makes Taylor’s workplace an environment for all to succeed.
First shift winners. Mike Berry,Amelia Alger, and Freddy Marquez,
Mohamed Mohamed- Monthly March loading and most improved winner.
