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INVEST IN OUR PLANET because a green future is a prosperous future “INVEST IN OUR PLANET” is the Earth Day 2022 theme. It is imperative that companies embrace the benefits of a green economy, for both humanitarian and business reasons, according to earthday.org. And, according to earthday.org, studies show that “Companies who develop strong Environment Social Governance (ESG) standards have better profitability, stronger financials, happier employees, and more resilient stock performance.” Believing in better practices for a better world, CJ Logistics is committed to proactively fulfilling social and environmental responsibilities, pursuing sustainable growth with customers, employees, partners and local communities, and focusing on opportunities to make a positive impact economically, socially and environmentally.
MMH covers CJ Logistics’ technology integration initiative. CJ Logistics’ strategic initiative to deploy technologies the company is using globally at a 1.1 million square foot facility in Dallas is the subject of a recent article in Modern Materials Handling (MMH). The article, “CJ Logistics meets the integration challenge,” covers the company’s work with SVT Robotics and Blue Yonder to successfully integrate technologies including autonomous mobile robots, automated lift trucks, electric pallet trucks, and voice and vision tools with each other and with the facility’s warehouse management system. Addressing the challenge presented by integration, Laura Adams, CJ Logistics’ Vice President of technology, engineering, systems and solutions (TES) says in the article.
Veryable, a CJ Logistics vendor, wins MHI Innovation Award at MODEX. Veryable, with its on-demand labor marketplace, received the MHI Innovation Award for Best IT Innovation at MHI Industry Night at the recent MODEX conference. Veryable is one of CJ Logistics’ business partners. The MHI Innovation Award winners are determined to “create quantifiable and sustainable results in terms of ROI, cost savings, customer satisfaction, etc,” according to an MHI press release. According to Veryable, the company’s on-demand marketplace achieves these results by providing companies access to flexible labor capacity and helping them get the most out of an on-demand labor concept. “We are evangelizing hard for industrial innovation, specifically on-demand labor, as the right first step in the innovation journey, because we believe in the value it creates instantly for businesses and the control it gives workers,” says Veryable CEO Mike Kinder in a blog on the company’s website. “We’re tackling a very difficult operations problem and we’re doing it the right way.”
Implementing robotics and automation to maximize customer value | “Accelerating Warehouse Automation,” the latest video from CJ Logistics, shows how the provider of integrated global supply chain solutions is leveraging TES (Technology, Engineering, Systems & Solutions) to maximize customer value through continuous improvement and innovation. In the video, Co-CEO Kevin Coleman, TES VP Laura Adams and other leaders discuss some of the robotics and automation technologies CJ Logistics is implementing in its warehouses. “We see technology and automation as part of that tool kit to help us solve problems for our customers and create additional efficiencies in their supply chains,” Coleman says. With technologies such as autonomous forklifts, autonomous mobile robots, smart glasses and electric pallet trucks, the company is combining the latest equipment, optimal processes and advanced IT services to optimize the total supply chain, end to end.
Our hearts go out to the individuals and families in the Ukraine seeking shelter, security and peace. The global community is witnessing a heartbreaking large-scale humanitarian crisis, and urgent assistance is needed. There is an outpouring of support from CJ Logistics America employees, customers and partners across the country – people are asking what they can do to help the victims. As Ukraine continues to be devastated, we stand with all those who are suffering. In response to this generous spirit of giving, CJ Logistics America has established a GoFundMe Ukraine Relief Fund to help supply the basics needed to survive for the hundreds of thousands of people who are suffering as a result of this war. Our goal for the fundraiser is $100,000. CJ Logistics America will match all contributions up to $100,000, and funds raised will be donated to UNICEF, the largest humanitarian organization in the world. To donate to the GoFundMe Ukraine Relief Fund and have your donation matched, visit our website.
International Women’s Day, 3/8, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural & political achievements of women. Observed since the early 1900s, it also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. The theme “#BreakTheBias,” is described on internationalwomensday.com: “Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes & discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, & inclusive. A world where difference is valued & celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.” “CJ Logistics is committed to empowering women’s leadership all over the world,” stated Danielle Agnew, Sr Director, Strategic Partnerships. “Here at CJ Logistics you really can jump in & learn from experts across the entire industry. Breadth of knowledge is valued, & my confidence has grown tremendously.” CJ Logistics America shares a commitment to diversity, inclusion & leadership, especially as the company works together across cultures, countries & companies to create integrated global supply chain solutions & accelerate innovation.
We appreciate the commitment and strength of CJ Logistics employees. March 4, Employee Appreciation Day 2022, is a day designated to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of employees in the US and Canada. At CJ Logistics, we know that the human element – people & relationships – keeps businesses going. The success of our business depends on the commitment and strength of our employees. We recognize the enduring spirit of our team & the contributions our employees have made to the achievements of our partnerships with our customers. As we continue to grow our business, we depend on our team of talented people. “Our employees are our greatest asset,” said Phil Stockdale, VP, Operations. And Brian Ginsburg, Sr Director, Operations said, “I am blessed with an incredible team of people who take pride in what they navigate each day, & who go to great lengths to deliver true value to our customer and their customers.” “We are thankful for all that our employees do, and for their commitment to the team and to our customers,” CJ Logistics America Co-CEO Kevin Coleman said.
CJ Logistics leaders will be attending the 2022 Food Shippers of America Annual Conference, February 20-22, in Orlando, Florida, and RILA’s LINK 2022: The Retail Supply Chain Conference, February 20-23, in Dallas, Texas. At the Food Shippers conference, team leaders will join other food and beverage industry leaders in exploring topics such as pandemic planning, food & consumer trends in a post-COVID world and more. They’re looking forward to meeting with other attendees to discuss how CJ Logistics’ capabilities and solutions help customers respond to evolving consumer demand and business trends. At the RILA conference, team leaders will join other retail supply chain executives in confronting today’s challenges, exploring new solutions and shaping the industry’s future. They will be at kiosk K-4 ready to discuss how CJ Logistics helps customers optimize their supply chains in a retail environment characterized by rapid development and change.
Relationships…passion…integrity…creativity…respect – all words that can have a place in Valentine’s Day thoughts. These concepts can also be an important part of a company’s culture. At CJ Logistics, we strive to advance businesses and touch people’s lives by providing the world’s most innovative logistics services, and we list Integrity, Passion, Creativity and Respect as our Values. Our business is built on collaborative working relationships with customers. We are always seeking outstanding individuals who can help us achieve our goals, develop new capabilities and grow. Starting tomorrow, in the Careers section on our website, some of the outstanding individuals already a part of our team describe what they do and what they like most about their jobs, what project or achievement they’re proudest of, and more. As one individual said, “When you are passionate about what you do and have a company that supports employees like CJ Logistics does, you don’t think of it as a job.” “It’s More Than a Job” at CJ Logistics, learn more
Super Bowl LVI is here, the game featuring the Bengals and the Rams, both teams led by talented quarterbacks and capable of scoring often. As the National Retail Federation tells us, 184.5 million adults in the US are planning to watch the big game. Actually, according to the NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics’ 2022 survey, 40% are tuning in for the game while 21% will be there for the commercials and 18% for the halftime show. As consumers are expected to spend up to $14.6 billion on food, drinks, apparel, decorations and other purchases, with 79% of the total on food and beverages, CJ Logistics America’s teams are making sure the supply chains of our many food and beverage and consumer packaged goods customers are running smoothly. Our company was built on strategic partnerships – collaborative working relationships with customers. Capabilities, partnerships and talent are a winning combination – for football teams and businesses.
