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Distribution Centre
Over the last year, our new 60,000 sq.ft. extension to
our warehouse and distribution centre became fully
operational, providing an increase in our stock holding
capacity to better service the needs of our existing and
new customers. The warehouse extension gives us an
additional 5,000 pallet locations, which increased our
storage capacity of finished goods by 48%, taking the total
space for stock to over 185,000 sq.ft, with a new dedicated
goods in area, and additional warehouse space to operate
at higher levels.
Efficiency savings
Dams ship direct to our customers end-users, so
we eliminate multiple stops and go directly to the
final destination, reducing the number of trucks on
the road, fuel usage, and wear and tear. The use
of bunker fuel sites has led to significant savings,
and we are actively investing in gas bio-fuel units
and alternative-fuel vehicles to further reduce our
dependence on fossil fuels.
Delivery incentives
To help us reduce our CO2 emission targets, we have
looked into how we could incentivise drivers to eco-
drive better. Our drivers receive a fuel bonus for driving
the vehicle in a way that conserves fuel, minimising
waste and pollution. When idle, our drivers are
instructed to shut off their trucks to save fuel usage and
reduce greenhouse gases. All of which is monitored by
our Transport team to see our carbon output weekly.
New technology
It is imperative that our vehicles maintain high quality
standards and we must continue to invest in futureproof
technology. Over the last 2 years, various company vehicles
have been replaced with electric and hybrid cars, powered
through connection to electrical charging points installed at
our head office site. For our head office employees, we also
encourage the use of alternative means of transport and car
sharing as appropriate.
We have saved
over 38 tonnes of
CO2 from our back
loading processes
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