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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗙𝗖 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲 This month, it’s Noel! Noel Edwards is one of our VMI delivery and line-fill drivers, who has now been with us for over 20 years! A friendly face you may have seen before…a typical day for Noel means, assorting components within the warehouse 🏭 scheduling deliveries 🎁 and bringing them directly to our customers 🚘. “𝙉𝙤𝙚𝙡 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠. 𝘼𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙣-𝙙𝙤 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙨, 𝙉𝙤𝙚𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙑𝙈𝙄 𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧!” – 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮, 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙏𝙁𝘾 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙. Noel’s experience and consideration allows him to consistently be informative and effective on site; conducting our inventory management with a positive charisma that our customers look forward to 😊 “𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝟐𝟎 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙪𝙥 𝙢𝙮 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙨 𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨. 𝙄 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮 𝙢𝙮 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮-𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠, 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣” - 𝙉𝙤𝙚𝙡 Thankyou Noel, you go the Extra Mile! #extramile #employeerecognition #Workplaceculture #aboveandbeyond #workmoral #InventoryManagement #employeeengagement AFC Industries           

At the tender age of 14, I landed my first job as a stocker at Winn Dixie. Each afternoon, after school, I would change gears from textbooks to tea bags, learning the rhythms of retail one shelf at a time. My job was simple but pivotal: ensure the shelves were meticulously organized and products aligned with military precision. Yet, no sooner had I lined up the cans and boxes than shoppers would disrupt the order, reaching for what they needed or wanted. Initially, seeing my efforts undone in real-time frustrated me. But this early job taught me invaluable lessons about life and work: 1. Impermanence is Inevitable: No matter how perfectly you arrange things, external factors will always introduce change. Embracing this reality teaches flexibility and resilience. 2. Service is at the Heart of All Work: The ultimate goal of my stocking wasn't just aesthetic. It was about making life easier and more convenient for those who entered the store. This early lesson in service-oriented work has stayed with me, reminding me that the true value of our work often lies in how it serves others. 3. Every Role Has Value: Every job adds value, no matter how small it seems. Keeping shelves stocked might have seemed mundane, but it was essential for the store's daily operations and customer satisfaction. These early experiences at Winn Dixie laid the foundation for my career. They taught me the importance of adaptability, service, and respect for all roles within a business. As I've progressed in my career, these lessons have only deepened in value, reminding me that every task, every role, and every person in an organization is a vital part of the whole. To anyone starting out or feeling like their contributions are not noticed: remember, the lessons you learn in these early roles are building blocks for your future. Keep stocking, keep learning, and keep growing.

I've been very fortunate……… Been on “Both Sides Of The Table” (BSOTT) Two carriers >>> UPS >>> CD&L (not today's CDL, but the CD&L that was bought by Velocity moons ago) Two start-ups as a shipper >>>> FreshDirect >>>> Boxed Three Fortune 50 to Fortune 250 shippers in uniquely different industries >>> Grainger - B2B Industrial Supplies >>> AmerisourceBergen – Wholesale Pharmaceuticals >>> ToysRUs – Toys!!!! Seen alot, done alot, but still learning every day….and the industry changes quickly! Experiences across multiple industries, in different environments is just so valuable… What are all the words above for? It’s so I can offer some advice to those that have only been in one industry so far in their career……and that is……….. Make a move !!!!  Varied experiences allow you to provide input based on a well-rounded career……don’t just become a specialist in industrial supplies, or apparel, or vitamins……and spend some time NOT just in Supply Chain, but in Human Resources, in Industrial Engineering (aka Arts and Crafts), in Maintenance and Housekeeping………understand how departments need to collaborate… And if you are wondering, I'd still be doin' this if I wasn't doin' this (lyrics borrowed from Luke Combs)

🟩 In the fast paced world we live in, everyone is driven by the ever so passionate energy to get the job and only a minute few, understand that getting the job is a little fragment, completing the job and getting positive reviews from the customers is what really & truly matters. 🟥 Picture a scenario where you placed an order for a product(any nature or kind), and you get delayed by the logistics centre with no definite or valid reason, which increased the time for your package to arrive. You finally got your package, and on opening you realized it was what you ordered for, not the slightest. ⬛️ Instantly you're filled with pain, bitterness, anger, frustration and overly very annoyed with the logistics firm and the delivery agent. It gets so so painful, when you recheck the orders you placed and see that you didn't make any mistake or errors. ⬜️ What would you do in a situation like this? P.S - This is a series insight, stay tuned and stay glued. #happynewweek #professionalism #personaldevelopmemt

Anyone can do it......... Working in retail is not the easiest yet it is not the hardest job either. "My retail career taught me how to: Talk to anyone. Manage my time. Work on multiple projects at once. Become a black belt in scheduling.  Learn anything and everything and then implement it." If you are curious to know about working in a retail environment, message me, I'll help you find the answers to your questions. #lifeatcox #coxbrandadvocate

Arrive early before the shift starts for a quick floor walk and maybe sneak in a picture or two!! A year and half into my supply chain career at a company I prayed for years to get into. Waking up with a zeal of what the day brings, it's challenges, lessons and accomplishments are what feed the passion for my job. Up and onwards we move!! Adcorp Group The Shoprite Group of Companies #SupplyChain #WomenEmpowerment #Womeninlogistics

☀️Today’s Spotlight: Celebrating 5 Years with Danielle Ham at Sunrise Logistics! From planning routes that keep our deliveries on time to baking the best homemade chocolate chip cookies 🍪 (a secret recipe she won’t share 😉), Danielle brings passion and precision to everything she does. As we mark her five-year milestone, we asked her about her experiences. Here’s what she had to say:⤵️ Q: How has your role evolved over the past five years? Danielle: "I started out working at Four Seasons Produce as an operations coordinator and as an operations planner. I am now a logistics route planner at Sunrise. I have certainly built a lot of connections and learned a lot throughout these three roles so far." Q: What has been your most memorable experience working at Four Seasons Produce and The Family of Companies so far? Danielle: "Our team bonding activities the Outbound LTL team does, it is always a great time." Q: What do you find most rewarding about working in the fresh supply chain? Danielle: "Since I work in route planning, I find it rewarding that my job is to help make everything happen. I make sure the deliveries get there on time and arrive on the proper equipment." Q: What advice would you give to someone new to the logistics industry? Danielle: "Do not ever be afraid to ask questions or share a new idea; there is always room for continuous improvement. I appreciate that at Sunrise, we are always looking for more efficient ways to do our processes." Q: How do you like to spend your free time? Danielle: "I enjoy baking, reading, shopping, and spending time with friends and family. "I make the best homemade chocolate chip cookies, and it’s my secret recipe, so don’t ask for it. 😉" 🍪 Q: Who has inspired you the most in your career and personal life? Danielle: "My mother is my greatest inspiration. She gives me the best and most honest advice on everything." Q: What are you most proud of in your career or personal life? Danielle: "I’m most proud of how far I’ve come working for the Four Seasons Family of Companies. Looking back, it’s impressive how much I’ve learned and the relationships I’ve built." Q: Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? Danielle: "In the next five years, I hope to have learned a variety of tasks and skills and be in a position here at Sunrise to take on higher-level tasks. Whatever that opportunity looks like, I’m open to it." Thank you, Danielle, for your dedication, enthusiasm, and the positive impact across The Family of Companies! Here’s to many more milestones! 🎉

At our warehouse company, we don't just store goods; we build relationships based on our core values: 🤝 Trust: The foundation of our partnerships. 🌟 Excellence: Striving for the highest standards in everything we do. 📊 Accountability: Taking ownership and delivering on our promises. 🤲 Collaboration: Working together for mutual success. 🛍️ Service: Providing top-notch service that goes beyond expectations. 🚀 Innovation: Embracing creativity to drive continuous improvement. 🙏 Gratitude: Appreciating our team, clients, and the opportunities to make a positive impact. These values aren't just words; they're the guiding principles that shape our culture and define our commitment to excellence in warehouse management. Join us in creating a space where trust, excellence, accountability, collaboration, service, innovation, and gratitude flourish. #WarehouseValues #Teamwork #ExcellenceInStorage

💎Closer to Customer: My First Time on the Shop Floor 💎 Last week, I had the privilege of stepping away from data engineering and joining my colleagues at Evesham Simply Food as part of Marks and Spencer's Closer to Customer initiative, spending two days working on the shop floor for the very first time. What a great experience! Here are my refelctions: 🗣️ Conversations with Colleagues and Customers: I got the chance to speak directly with both our team members and customers. Hearing their perspectives firsthand was invaluable and gave me a much deeper understanding of their daily experiences. 💡 Operational Insights: Working alongside colleagues, keeping the shelves full (and putting together my first Christmas display 💪) gave me fresh ideas on how we can continue improving and supporting our team more effectively. 🎉 Special Shoutout to Amanda, Mike, and the Team at Evesham Simply Food: You all made my time on the floor incredibly insightful and rewarding. Your dedication, teamwork, and expertise were inspiring, and I am grateful for the warm welcome! 🎄 Looking Forward to the Christmas Peak (yes really!): I am excited to be joining the team again during the Christmas peak, where I know their hard work will shine even brighter. Taking part in Closer to Customer has reminded me how important it is to stay connected to every part of the business. If you have not had the chance yet, wherever you work and whatever your role - I highly recommend stepping away from your day-job, it is an experience that will change your perspective. #CloserToCustomer #Leadership #CustomerExperience #Teamwork #EveshamSimplyFood

🌟 Grateful and Proud! 🌟 Over the past few months, I had the incredible opportunity to work with KIN Aesthetics on their warehouse optimization project. As my first consulting job, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience or a more collaborative team. We focused on implementing a new shipping and inventory management system, streamlining operations, and improving overall efficiency. It was amazing to see the transformation of their processes and to know that my efforts helped set them up for continued success during such an exciting period of growth. I’m beyond thankful for Sarah Kinsler-Holloway and Carrie Madison kind words and recommendation—it means the world to me as I begin my journey into consulting. The trust they placed in me to navigate their challenges, provide solutions, and implement changes is something I’ll always cherish. To anyone looking for help with warehouse optimization, inventory systems, or operational efficiency, I’d love to bring my experience to your team. Whether it’s your first step into streamlining processes or a larger-scale transformation, I’m here to help. A huge thank you to KIN Aesthetics for trusting me with this project. Here’s to more opportunities to help businesses achieve their operational goals! #WarehouseOptimization #InventoryManagement #OperationalExcellence #SupplyChainSolutions #ProcessImprovement #FulfillmentOptimization