Chasing Excellence: A Look Back at 2023
This has been a landmark year for the James Group and its family of companies. Through our dedication and tireless efforts, we empowered our customers to do more while also supporting the communities in which we live and work. Here are some of our greatest achievements.
Business Excellence
Our hardworking team amassed 670,000 workforce hours this past year, putting their time and commitment into every project. Our collective efforts spoke volumes as we managed 3.5 million square feet of warehouse space, and Five Crowns Trucking seamlessly transported more than 100,000 loads. We had shipment volumes that surpassed over 355,000 pallets which averaged around 1,500 pallets shipped daily. We delivered over 20 million cubic feet of products to various destinations worldwide. We're also proud to report that our inventory loss/quality issues remained below 0.06%. We consistently showcase our reliability and efficiency as a leading logistics provider.
To crown our achievements, we won three major industry awards:
- Renaissance Global Logistics received the Ford World Excellence Award for Supplier of the Year
- Magnolia Automotive Services received the Toyota Top Quality Award
- James Group received the Ford Excellence Award for Diversity
Community Excellence
Wow, what a year of giving! Our team raised an impressive $263,000 for critical organizations near and dear to our hearts.
Over the year, we supported organizations such as Cristo Rey, Vista Maria, St. Jude, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, United Way, American Cancer Society, and Toys for Tots.
“Community truly is everything, and it’s what keeps us going. We may not be able to change the world overnight, but we most certainly can make a difference one meaningful step at a time.” - Lorron James, CEO, James Group
We had 100% engagement from our staff in support of our efforts. From our direct/indirect employees and drivers to other local community volunteers. We are so grateful for everyone’s commitment and generosity.
Excellence Moving Forward
As we close out another successful year, we are filled with gratitude. We are proud of our team's hard work and dedication, which are the backbone of our work. We are grateful to our customers, who have trusted us to handle all their logistics and supply chain needs. We are also humbled by the generosity and support of our families and communities. We came together to make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. We’ll continue to chase excellence in the coming year(s) to create an even more significant impact!