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21 they buy , and are going to greater lengths than ever before to ensure “ they are not part of the problem , but part of the solution ”.
The demands of the customer extend into certifications , with Emmerson having proudly achieved Safe Quality Foods ( SQF ) certification , among others . While for many businesses the customer drives these decisions , Emmerson Packaging is proactive and has higher expectations of its supplier network and warehousing . “ It ’ s about trying to stay ahead of the customer demand ,” says Corriveau . “ We approach everything with the notion that sooner or later , the customer is going to ask us to elevate our game and go beyond SQF certification – so we can ’ t be chasing .” Emmerson achieves this through a three-pillar approach : safety , quality and productivity . “ You can ’ t be productive if you don ’ t produce quality product .” he says . “ And you can ’ t produce quality products if you don ’ t do it in a safe environment .”
To this end , Emmerson Packaging invests heavily in safety programs
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