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Taking Over a Failing Janitorial Contract at a 600,000 Sq Ft Distribution Center

The incumbent vendor was missing shifts and skipping areas, and the site was heading into peak season. Leadership needed a new vendor in place without an announcement, without unsettling the warehouse floor, and without a dip in service.

This two-page case study walks through how McLemore handled it:

  • Shadow planning: after-hours walkthroughs, a mirror staffing plan, and quiet offers to the incumbent workers worth keeping
  • A silent first day: staggered start times, and working supervisors alongside the existing crews
  • What changed on the floor over the first 60 days

Results within 60 days

  • 77% reduction in crew absenteeism, from 22% to under 5%
  • Task completion rate up from 68% to over 98%
  • 20% lower supply costs
  • 5 of 7 incumbent staff retained after retraining

If you are weighing a vendor change and the transition is what's holding you back, start with this one.

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