Dear Clients, We are overwhelmed by the support you all have shown us in this very busy time. While we struggle with protocols and government programs, you have sent us suggestions, you have supported us in order prioritization, you have even offered us some of the insights you have learned in your own situations. You have shared letters from customers who were concerned that they would no longer get the food that they need to stay on top of their health and customers who are just happy to get food. These things keep us going. The team has been doing everything they can to keep things light an ..read more

Starting in the month of March, Crystal Creek Logistics has launched a Sustainable Inspirations weekly internal newsletter. Each newsletter centers around a topic with a theme that helps promote a sustainable lifestyle. These have included: a how-to guide on reducing your paper foot-print information explaining how Crystal Creek maintains its B Corp certification tips and tricks on planning an indoor garden how to make your own natural cleaning solutions A message from Brittany M. who has spearheaded this program: “Crystal Creek has been a B Corp since 2015 and has always considered social and ..read more

As of February 2020, UPS has mitigated 1088.91 metric tons of CO2e on behalf of our company. In participation with the UPS carbon neutral program, CCL commits to an additional fee per package in effort to fund projects around the world that focus on reducing the impact of greenhouse gases. To put this into perspective, a typical passenger vehicle emits 4.6 metric tons of CO2e annually according to epa.gov. This means UPS has helped us reduce the annual emissions impact of roughly 236 passenger vehicles in 2019. Read More about the UPS Carbon Neutral Program. The post UPS Carbon Neutral Program ..read more

We just recently sent our Hastings, NE and Reno, NV facility managers out on a trip to visit our other locations. We asked them write a blurb about their travels and tell us what these kinds of trips do to benefit our collaborative efforts, as well as what it means to experience the atmosphere and culture that grows in each facility. Mike C. from Nevada took a moment to share his thoughts with us below. Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to two of our sister facilities: Hastings, Nebraska and Memphis, Tennessee. While I am hoping that I brought something to those sites in terms of expe ..read more

  Crystal Creek Logistics has the honor of being recognized on 2 of B-Lab’s Best for the World lists in 2019. View our B Impact Report and learn more here: https://bcorporation.net/directory/crystal-creek-logistics   Governance “These honorees embody what it means to use business as a force for good. By building their vision and values into their company bylaws, they ensure that their mission will live on with transparency and accountability.”   Changemakers “For these companies, the B Corp certification was only the beginning. We celebrate this year’s most-improved Changemakers, whos e im ..read more

From all of us at Crystal Creek Logistics! Notable accomplishments from 2019: Our number of locations had grown to five since the opening of Memphis, increasing our ground transit coverage. We took the opportunity to expand Hastings, successfully doubling the facility’s square footage.  By the end of 2019, we had the pleasure of nearly employing 150 hard working people. We began new shift schedules last year in select locations that have allowed us to better handle client volume. A big thanks to all of YOU – our wonderful employees and clients alike – for making 2019 truly a year of growth. Th ..read more

We are well into our 12th year and all Crystal Creek facilities have excelled far beyond expectations, collaborating with one another to forge an absolutely amazing synergy. Our clients are knocking it out of the park, so we can expect another outstanding year! Ferndale WA Reno, NV Hastings, NE Memphis, TN Richmond, VA The post Wishing You Happy Holidays! appeared first on Crystal Creek Logistics ..read more

Our Keidra in the front office of CCL Memphis. The team as Crystal Creek is extremely pleased to announce the opening of our 5th location; CCL Memphis! Memphis was chosen principally because of its ability to reach almost 100% into both Texas and Florida (and all points in between) in just 2 days or less via ground shipping, thus adding to our already strategically well-placed locations. Many of these southern states are often hit with very high temperatures, our clients will realize great value from this location, benefiting from a ‘time in transit’ perspective – meaning less dry ice and sh ..read more

On Saturday October 19th, team members from CCL Ferndale, WA planted trees to aid in salmon habitat restoration along the Nooksack, River. Salmon are an essential food source for the critically endangered Puget Sound Southern Resident Orcas. Planting native trees alongside waterways provides shade and macro-invertebrates that help salmon fry thrive. The roots of trees help to reduce the erosion alongside salmon runs. Earlier this year, Crystal Creek supplied funds to be used toward the purchase and installation of 5,000 native plants along streams in Whatcom County. Brittany Maben, organizer o ..read more

Following an article by Multichannel Merchant Crystal Creek does its best to stay up to date on Fulfillment and Ecommerce News to share with clients and other subscribers to this newsletter. This month we’ve delved into an article written by Mike O’Brien for Multichannel Merchant titled The Customer Expectation Chase Continues. In this article it outlines that there’s no doubt that the increased demand for fulfillment has been affecting merchants and businesses small and large. With an average increase of 15% annually, the growth of ecommerce is stretching operations and fulfillment resour ..read more