The Holman Newsletter Summer/Fall 2022

Holman by the Numbers

Another year for the record books! I can hardly believe 2022 has come and gone so quickly. I remember once when I was in my mid-20s telling my then 92-year-old grandmother that I was amazed at how quickly time passes, and she responded, “Just wait till you’re my age, and it really goes fast!” Now being in my early 40s, I am that much closer to seeing the truth in her statement. As we continue to chart a course through the uncertainty of the post-pandemic world, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of inflation, it can be difficult to see all we’ve accomplished! Change can feel that way—both exciting and overwhelming— because change, by its very definition, is about creating something different. The coming of a new year naturally causes us to look down the road and plan for opportunities ahead. However, with 2022 nearing its end I would like to pause and bring attention to some of the numbers that signify the outstanding growth and positive change happening at Holman.

These stats are up to date as of the time of writing. In 2022:

• 399 new Holman Team Members so far in 2022.
• 1,300+ Team Members company-wide.
• 8 million total square feet of warehousing space.
• 8 states.
• 20 locations.
• 50 new Team Members in June at our new location in Pooler, GA.
• 30 Team Members from across the company stepped in to help with Pooler transition.
• 100% of locations performed third-quarter Site Safety Inspections on time.
• 899 Safety Behavior Observations in September, an all-time high.
• 6,700 Safety Behavior Observations so far this year.
• 41 Team Members submitted 67 improvement suggestions to our B2 program.
• 93% on Dupont Compliance Audit in August.
• 2,000 Safe Days (or over 5 years!) at Mid-South DC.
• 1114 Safe Days and counting at A1, our Public Warehouse location in Auburn, WA.
• 3 GE Appliances (GEA) locations received awards during the GEA GM Summit in September:
  • Commerce, GA: ADC-of the-Year Award
  • Jacksonville, FL: Most Improved ADC
  • Auburn, WA: Network Safety Award
• 99 unique customers serviced in A1, K1, K2, K3, R1, and S1 Public Warehouse locations.
• 7th year in a row on the Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PL Provider list.
• 4th year in a row on the Global Trade Top 50 3PL Provider list.
• 3 WA Public Warehouse locations – K1, K2, and A1 – became certified organic facilities.

These numbers are remarkable, especially considering that Holman started in 1864 with three teenage brothers, two draft horses, and a cart! These numbers represent the efforts of every Team Member taking an active role in continually improving upon our operations to grow the company while still finding time to positively impact our local communities through voluntary service when the need arises. I cannot tell you how grateful I am for all your efforts.

As President of Holman, I can assure you that I will continue to lead and serve the Holman Team by the 5 Core Values that guide us: Focusing on Operational Safety, Helping Each Other To Be Better, Showing Respect to All, and Serving Others, in our ongoing effort to Deliver an Extraordinary Service Experience!

Finally, as we make the transition into 2023, I encourage everyone to make a habit of pausing to appreciate what is being accomplished along the way – enjoy it and celebrate it. Thank you for being a member of the Holman Team!