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The Pick-it and Pack-it
Factory News
> April 2008 -
APPROVAL FROM BOOTS
We are delighted to announce that this month Pickit and
Packit it have become an approved supplier to Boots
PLC. Read more >>>
> March 2008 - WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY.
At Pick-it and Pack-it we take our social
responsibilities very seriously, and our current theme
is helping the children in Chernobyl.
Read more >>>
> 28/02/2008 - NEW SPECIALIST STOCK CONTROLLER
To accommodate
more clients with warehousing services we have appointed
Angus Smith as a specialist stock controller.
Read more >>>
> 22/01/2008 - GOOD THINGS COME IN TWOS!
As we strengthen our management team, we are delighted
to be joined by two very experienced managers.
Read more >>>
> 29/10/2007 - HOW GREEN WE ARE!
Tons of surplus cardboard and plastic materials are now
destine for recycling thanks to The Pick-it and Pack-it
Factory’s investment in a new Swedish waste baler.
Read more >>>
> 16/10/2007 - THE PICK-IT AND PACK-IT FACTORY SHOW
WHAT THEY’RE MADE OF
The Pick-it and Pack-it Factory team have been
getting around this year and making a positive
impression on those looking to outsource fulfilment,
contract packing, direct mail or storage.
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> 02/07/2007 - PICK-IT AND PACK-IT GO FROM STRENGTH
TO STRENGTH
The Pick-it and Pack-it Factory are going from
strength to strength thanks to investment from the
company, a committed team and growing customer base.
Read more >>>
> April 2008
This month at Pickit and Packit we are delighted to have
become an approved supplier to Boots PLC. Boots of
course require the highest standards throughout the
operation, with which we have been able to comply
comprehensively. We are looking forward to working with
Boots on various projects later this year, and our staff
are delighted to respond to this demanding challenge.
This month will also see the introduction of CCTV into
our control system. This is not only a helpful
management tool, but offers more security where clients
have high value product lines in their portfolio.
We have also welcomed two further fulfilment clients
from the gift industry this month. This has added to
the number of clients who confidently rely on the
efficiency of our order pickers and distribution
companies. We have been able to prove once again that
outsourcing warehousing, storage and order fulfilment
can improve the service offered to client’s customers
whilst making a valuable reduction to fixed overheads.
The separation of our two main facilities (fulfilment
and contract packing) is now complete. They each operate
under dedicated management and the change is proving
very successful. However, those clients who use both
services are still able to deal with their main company
contact on a day to day basis.
> March 2008 - WORKING
WITH THE COMMUNITY.
We at Pickit and Packit take our social responsibilities
very seriously, and our current theme is helping the
children in Chernobyl. A colleague with a transport
company organises a twice yearly trip to this deprived
area where the children have a short life expectancy and
poor amenities. In the past we have sent clothing, toys
and cooking equipment as these were identified as
specially needed. For the next trip we are storing 15
pallets of nappies which we hope will improve conditions
for some of these families. If any readers of our
website have surplus domestic product we would gladly
pass on the information and arrange for suitable items
to get to Chernobyl on one of trucks going out there.
> 28/02/2008 - NEW
SPECIALIST STOCK CONTROLLER
To accommodate
more clients with warehousing services we have appointed
Angus Smith as a specialist stock controller. Angus
comes to us following many years experience in the
warehousing industry. This appointment fits in with our
policy of providing an ever improving service to our
fulfilment clients who are already appreciating his
specialist knowledge.
> 22/01/2008 - GOOD
THINGS COME IN TWOS!
As we strengthen our management team, we are
delighted to be joined by two very experienced managers.
Mick Gower has taken control our warehousing operation.
Mick comes to us after many years controlling fast
moving warehouse operations for blue chip companies. He
is overseeing the introduction of our automated stock
control system which will offer our clients real time
information of all their stock movements. As if that
wasn’t enough good fortune for us, we have this week
been joined by Andy Waddicor to head up our sales
operation. Andy has an enviable history which includes
working with such companies as Proctor and Gamble,
Boots, Webb Ivory and Marks and Spencer. He will be a
great asset to our company and we are looking forward to
working with him.
> 29/10/2007 - HOW GREEN WE ARE!
Each year, The Pick-it and Pack-it Factory Contract
Packing department handle tons of surplus cardboard and
plastic materials, as consumer products are transferred
from bulk shipping boxes into retail packaging. These
waste materials could have a detrimental impact on the
environment if not disposed of correctly, but thanks to
new investment there’s a much greener solution.
The Pick-it and Pack-it Factory have recently invested
in a heavy duty Swedish waste baler, which will allow
tons of waste materials to be condensed and sent for
recycling in a cost effective manner.
Jeff Salt, Managing Director comments, “We are anxious
to play our part to reduce waste in every process
throughout the factory. This new investment will
contribute substantially to achieving this objective”.
The new baler is just one of a number of measures The
Pick-it and Pack-it Factory have put in place to make a
positive contribution to the environment and to reduce
their carbon footprint.
> 16/10/2007 – THE PICK-IT
AND PACK-IT FACTORY SHOW WHAT THEY ARE MADE OF
The Pick-it and Pack-it Factory have been making an
exhibition on themselves this year, attending a large
number of trade shows across the UK. Participation at
these events is part of the company’s growth strategy,
and has given staff the opportunity to showcase the
fulfilment and storage facilities of their new premises.
Alison Horspool, Sales Manager comments, “Nothing beats
meeting potential customers face-to-face and our 2007
events programme has been really successful. We are
about to sign contracts with a substantial giftware
company and two further food companies. Our expertise in
fulfilment and contract packing is now so well
recognised that we are opening enquiries from major
retailers, which is a great bonus.”
The Pick-it and Pack-it Factory have also been carving a
name for themselves in the Specialist Food Industry.
Their expertise in fulfilment for food production
companies is becoming widely recognised and is
especially attractive to young manufacturers and
distributors who see outsourcing their fulfilment as a
way to streamline costs and to allow them to concentrate
on marketing.
The Pick-it and Pack-it Factory event calendar continues
into 2008. Watch this space for further details.
> 02/07/2007 - PICK-IT AND
PACK-IT GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
The Pick-it and Pack-it Factory are going from strength
to strength thanks to investment from the company, a
committed team and growing customer base.
Back in April The Pick-it and Pack-it Factory completed
a move to new premises in Burton-on-Trent and have since
expanded further to provide 45,000 sq.ft of warehouse
and office space. The new location, which is now fully
operational, provides additional capacity for handling
materials, storage, assembly and related processes.
To join the already committed team supporting this new
infrastructure, The Pick-it and Pack-it Factory have
recruited two highly experienced people. Vanessa Clarke
has taken up the position of Warehouse Manager and Sue
Harper joins Sales as Principle Account Liaison.
Jeff Salt, Managing Director of The Pick-it and Pack-it
Factory comments, “I really must thank my team who
worked tirelessly to relocate the company and continue
to show their support for growing the business. The
direction we have taken and our expertise in fulfilment
for young companies in the Specialist Food Industry is
becoming widely recognised, with several new clients
coming on board in recent months.”
Jeff continues; “Our new team members are also making a
difference. Vanessa’s knowledge of working with blue
chip companies in warehouse management and control is
helping to refine our systems, while Sue’s experience of
account management brings added knowledge and
professionalism to the team.”
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