Continuous Improvement
Blog Tag
Getting Better Together
In my recent blog, I set a goal to make IWCO Direct a better, safer place to work every day. As we pursue our Strategic Priorities, we are increasing our efforts to provide a workplace where our employees can thrive. Here are some highlights of recent achievements and ways we’re bringing employees together:
Investing in IWCO Direct’s Employees to Move Us Forward
When I accepted the position of Vice President of Human Resources & EHS at IWCO Direct, I knew I was joining a company that was committed to investing in new technology to expand on their already robust capabilities. I could not wait to dig in and meet the talented individuals who are the foundation that […]
IWCO Direct’s Employee Engagement Committees Build Connections and Encourage Teamwork that Leads to Award-Winning Performance
With more than 1,500 employees who work on three campuses plus remote offices, how do you keep your team engaged, dedicated to excellence, and excited to work each day? At IWCO Direct, the answer is our employee engagement committees. Employee Engagement Committees Create Connections in a Pandemic Environment When I rejoined IWCO Direct after more […]
Our 53 Year Legacy is Only the Beginning: Our Plans for 2022 and Beyond
Happy Birthday to IWCO! 53 years is no small feat, and after spending just a few weeks here, I can say our legacy is built on the knowledge of the experts who make up our team. As the new CEO of this great company, I’d like to thank all my new colleagues for their warm […]
Employee Engagement Is More Important Now Than Ever
We all can agree that the pandemic has driven more than the average amount of life changes. Over the past 18 months, we’ve had to adapt how we work and play a number of times. Frankly, it’s exhausting, and there’s a reason. Lacking “Surge Capacity” Results in Change Fatigue According to author Ann Masten, […]
IWCO Direct Included in Coveted Aspire Leaderboard for Service Providers
Over the past four or five years we have been on a journey to build and improve IWCO Direct 1to1℠, our dynamic content management system powered by Messagepoint. The ability to provide our clients with the tools they need to deliver highly personalized offers across channels at “the Speed of E” is incredibly important and has been a pursuit our team has worked on tirelessly. As a result of our efforts, IWCO Direct was recently included in the prestigious Aspire Leaderboard for CCM-CXM Service Providers (free registration required).
The Benefits and Challenges of Cellular Manufacturing for Direct Mail Production
My posts for SpeakingDIRECT often highlight new technologies IWCO Direct is exploring or capabilities we are adding, but innovation and efficiency aren’t just driven by the equipment we employ. Processes and workflow can be just as important in ensuring IWCO Direct maintains its leadership role.
IWCO Direct Launches Innovation Initiative
We are excited to announce a new corporate-wide innovation initiative that is focused on developing new, creative ways of engaging with our clients, our partners, and our internal teams to drive cost and process innovations for both IWCO Direct and our clients. This project will approach innovation from multiple facets, ensuring that the innovations we […]
IWCO Direct’s Plans for 2021: Enhancing Technology and Expanding Our Team
When I joined IWCO Direct in May, I looked forward to the challenge of continuing to advance our highly effective, data-driven marketing solutions and help our clients achieve even greater marketing success. While the persistence of the COVID-19 pandemic has made pursuing this goal more challenging than any of us could have anticipated, I’m pleased to report that the IWCO Direct team has stepped up and stayed focused on powering the success of our clients’ marketing programs.
CI Team Drives Process Improvements Across the IWCO Direct Platform
The IWCO Direct Continuous Improvement (CI) team has had a busy year engaging in more than 100 projects. We’ve worked with our operations partners to streamline process improvements, reduce waste, and enhance quality through new training and employee engagement initiatives. Projects we’ve tackled this year include: Streamlining Processes Innovation Initiative: Our team is providing project […]
