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    Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter to Us

    January 6, 2021 | by Kimball Midwest

    One of the many substantial topics making headlines in our country is the important and necessary call to action to achieve lasting change to eliminate racial disparities and advance equality, equity and social justice for all. Kimball Midwest started answering this call to action in January 2020 by launching the Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Department (CDI).

    Tags: Culture, Recruiting, Diversity and Inclusion

    Made in America: What Does it Mean?

    July 2, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

    There’s a certain pride that we Americans carry with us in everything we do, and that certainly includes what and who we choose to patronize with our hard-earned wealth. That’s why the simple “Made in America” label can mean so much.

    Tags: Culture, American, Community, Quality Products, Made in America

    How Technology Enhances Old-Fashioned Customer Service

    December 13, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

    In a world where you can get nearly anything at the click of a mouse, old-fashioned customer service is rare. If you’re a current Kimball Midwest customer, you likely get regular visits from your sales representative to check inventory, reorder needed items and stock your drawers and bins, among other things. However, we also understand how convenient it is to order products online when you need to.
    Tags: Culture, Service, Technology

    Perks of Working for a Family Business

    March 16, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

    Family businesses come in all shapes and sizes, from a small car shop with just a couple employees to a large organization like Walmart with 2 million. While these businesses can also be privately-owned, companies are considered family-owned when a family controls a majority of the shares.
    Tags: Culture, Recruiting, Career

    How to Help Employees Love Their Jobs

    January 26, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

    Anyone who has had a job probably has seen examples of employees who are happy and engaged in their work – and those who are not. Likewise, pretty much anyone with supervisory experience can testify to the effects employee morale – good, bad, or in between – can have on a business.
    Tags: Culture, Recruiting, Career

    4 Reasons Buying American Matters

    January 12, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

    In 2011, more than $2 million worth of fun pet products were shipped to American Walmart locations by a Chinese supplier after being made in a factory not authorized by the company, according to a 2013 New York Times report.

    Tags: Culture, Products, Safety, American

    The Benefits of Investing in Your Employees

    October 27, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

    Employee retention is a struggle for many companies. Beyond just retaining employees, you want them to be successful. So how do you keep productive, committed employees? One word: training. Training can be the key to reducing turnover and developing your employee’s skills to make them more productive and happy at work.
    Tags: Culture, Training, Development

    Welcome to the Kimball Midwest Blog

    August 22, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

    We're here to make your life easier. We've been in the business since 1923, so we have a lot of MRO knowledge we want to share with you. There are over 800 Kimball Midwest Reps spread across the US gathering knowledge and solutions. This is the information you'll find on the Kimball Midwest blog.

    Tags: Culture, Service, MRO
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