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A business in today’s competitive market needs to be able to change and adapt to stay ahead of the competition. One of the key factors is understanding the costs that drive the business and how what we do impacts that cost. In our industry, labor is a significant component of our cost. We recognize the […]
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Many people are under the impression that wood pallets are not good for the environment. The argument is that wood pallets are detrimental to forests. This is certainly not the case! As noted in this article posted by Litco International, there is currently an excess of board footage. When a tree is harvested, there are […]
Read MoreNWPCA recently announced on January 26 that wood packaging federations in the Netherlands and Sweden have promised to use the NWPCA’s Pallet Design System (PDS). Kamps uses this very program to create pallets that will fit every customer’s needs. From the press release: “ALEXANDRIA VA, January 26, 2017 – The National Wooden Pallet & Container […]
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As little kids, we have all answered the question that new acquaintances and visiting relatives love to ask: What do you want to be when you grow up? I have asked dozens of kids this question and I have heard a variety of responses. Susan wants to be a doctor because that is what her […]
Read MoreWhile we agree that feedback from our customers is important, we all dislike hearing a customer complaint. A customer complaint can be a real gift, if we listen and promptly resolve the issue. I have recently reread a book titled “A Complaint is a Gift”, and I will share a few highlights with you. When […]
Read MoreArticle by Dr. Mary Kay Have you ever presented a potentially unpopular idea to your team, and the reaction you received across the board was, “this will never work!”? If you are like most of us you forget your leadership skills and try to convince your team members right away why the change is a […]
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I know Thanksgiving is now over, but the power of thankfulness and its potential to drastically change your day-to-day life is still in full effect! Check out this article from Kevin Eikenberry on the power of gratitude and the way that it could really change your life. “If I could offer you a magic potion […]
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A special greeting this Thanksgiving to express to you our sincere appreciation for your great confidence and loyalty. We are deeply thankful and extend to you our best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season.
Read MoreThe professional skills, abilities, and experience of an individual are all critical components of achieving success – however, the attitude of an individual is just as important as all of these other attributes. The ability to execute can be helped or hampered based on our attitude – a positive one will contribute greatly to success […]
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