FOCUS Magazine

In this issue, we feature articles on various topics, including Ergon’s response to the Mississippi River Flood of 2011, Supply & Distribution, terminaling operations at Vicksburg and Memphis, use of the Kaizen tool at Bunge-Ergon Vicksburg, LLC and much, much more.

“Excellence is…
Caring more than others think is wise;
Risking more than others think is safe;
Dreaming more than others think is practical.
Expecting more than others think is possible.”
-Winston Churchill

Bunge-Ergon Vicksburg, LLC used Kaizen, a systematic team-based rapid improvement workshop, to treat excessive wastewater in their holding tanks. The one week event now saves the company over one million dollars per year.

When the Mississippi River flood of 2011 affected operations along the river, Ergon employees rose to the challenge and worked around the clock to keep product on the move.

A behind-the-scenes look at the trials Ergon faced during the historic Mississippi River flood of 2011, and how hard work and creative thinking led to triumph in its wake.

Ergon companies provided consistent products and service throughout one of the largest river floods in recent history.

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions brought industry experts together to create an educational video series for pavement preservation practitioners. And they’re offering it for free.

The rewards of data analysis, improvement, and corrective and preventive action are discussed in this conclusion to the ISO 9000 series.

At corporate headquarters, Supply & Distribution successfully managed the flood contingency operations by facilitating communication and cooperation among Ergon’s various branches.