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Working with MSS and the New Electronic Log System

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As we mentioned in a previous video, MSS is known for working with its customers to keep down the cost of shipping. That was all about the communication process before the load actually left.

Today we are discussing how and why we need your help during the delivery run: the new reality of trucking is ELD (Electronic Log devices)

Historically, our driver has had to keep a paper log of driving and deliveries. This was to ensure that there were no more than 14 hours per day or 70 hours per week of working and driving.

The system was cumbersome but at least there was some wiggle room.

With the new electronic system, there is zero wiggle room. It must be turned on before the driver starts moving and literally every minute must be accounted for. When the 14 hours is up, the driver must be stopped; there is no allowance for doing an extra 20 minutes to the motel.

If the officer asks for a report, it will be right there that the driver was illegally moving. The fines are extremely high and the driver’s record will precede him. Many of our stops are rural and remote. Often the driver stops early just to play it safe.

The driver must be very efficient with his time and here is how you can help:

  • Let us know if there is anything going on in your area on the roads.
  • Make sure the address and directions we have are accurate.
  • Have your area for unloading ready. Lumber to lay things on should be nearby.

Losing time to these kinds of things can mean that the last drop of the day is pushed back until the next day. This will add to the delivery runs’ expenses and must be passed on to the customers. We do not do our deliveries at a profit when margins can be sharpened.

We enjoy making connections with our customers. Unfortunately, the driver simply does not have the leeway to chat as much as previously.

We appreciate your help and participation in ensuring a smooth flow.

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How MSS Coordinates Deliveries & Back Orders for Top Customer Satisfaction During Challenging Times

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Working With Our Customers for Mutual Benefit on Deliveries

Multi Shelter Solutions has always been known for working with its customers.

This is particularly true for coordinating deliveries to minimize freight costs. It is more than just saving on freight, though.

Our deliveries ensure that the product gets to you when it is supposed to and in the condition it is supposed to.

Occasionally we are faced with a situation where a shipment is not complete at the promised delivery date. It has always been our policy to still ship the order with the back order going out at our expense.

We deem it more important to keep you happy and on schedule than worry about the additional expense.

We know it’s well known, but with fuel prices going up at unprecedented rates and supply chain issues ongoing, meeting this commitment has become even more of a challenge and required more creative solutions.

It has also emphasized how critical good communication between all parties is. You need to have timely and accurate information on your order status and we need accurate information on your schedule.

It is pointless for us to show up with an incomplete order when you are not ready for it.

We hope that we have built up a level of trust where you feel comfortable giving us this information, while knowing we are working hard on your behalf.

Through good dialogue, we can minimize the impact of these delays for both of us.

We appreciate the trust you have shown in us by placing your order with Multi Shelter Solutions. We will always look forward to working with you on your project through to completion and in the days that follow

Orders, Delivery & Pricing Update

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It has always been MSS’s style to provide the necessary or requested information and pricing to people, and then let you do the required number crunching and planning and take the time you need. We have never made a practice of pressuring anyone to buy before they are ready. The current and changing circumstances warrants us to give you a heads up however.

Our lead times will continue to be a minimum of 8 weeks due to the extra work involved with COVID protocols. We are also going through a time of significant price uncertainty so pricing and quotes can only be guaranteed for 30 days.

The more notice we receive on the structure(s) you wish to purchase, the better we can guarantee it to arrive when you need it.

We are grateful for the way that our customers are thinking ahead for their structure purchases. We thank you for the opportunity of working with you on your shelter and greenhouse projects.

We wish you a happy new year and a safe and prosperous spring.

Thanks
Norm Eygenraam, President

A Message From Norm

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As we start hearing rumblings of there soon to be an ease in restrictions, the times we are in continue to be challenging. As with many other companies, we have had to revise how we do things. Keeping our employees, our customers and our communities safe has been, and is the priority. More then ever before, I find that it is critical that we stay true to our values, our goal is to work with you.

We feel a tremendous sense of gratitude for the ways that customers and prospective customers have responded. There has been a huge spike in interest but also an unprecedented level of understanding and patience. We are in this together.

There are a lot of new opportunities as more people are determined to have more control of their personal food supply. We are grateful that those plans often include a Multi Shelter Solution greenhouse. We are doing our best to keep up with the inquiries while ramping up production. The reality of the situation is that lead times are being extended further then we have ever seen them.

Thank you for the words of encouragement, the level of interest, your patience and the trust you are showing in us with your orders.

Please continue to do your part for everyone’s safety.

Norm

Update from MSS

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**Updated 4/6/20**

First and foremost, we want to express our gratitude for all the front line workers in health care, grocery and growers, as well as so many more, working to keep society going and care for all of us during these challenging times.

We value our partnership with the growers in the food supply chain and are grateful we fall under the essential AGRICULTURAL services in Ontario so we can continue to provide your greenhouses and agricultural buildings, when time is of the essence to get your operations up and running.

The safety of our employees and customers is of top critical concern for us, and as such we have modified many of our procedures, for our own standard as well as government regulations. We appreciate your help in adhering and respecting these changes so we can all come out of this safe and healthy.

Our office doors are now locked, we are not having shop visits until further notice. We will gladly connect to you by phone, email, or zoom video conferencing for all your structure questions and needs.

There will be no pick ups as everyone is required to stay at home.

Our driver will not be handling any cash or cheques or having any direct customer contact. Orders must be prepaid before delivery. Each customer will receive a detailed list of instructions prior to delivery for preparation for delivery and this MUST BE signed and sent back in order for your delivery to go as scheduled. Please see delivery details here: https://multisheltersolutions.com/2020/04/03/multi-shelter-solutions-safe-delivery-protocols/  If these aren’t followed, our driver will not be able to complete your delivery.

At the time of writing this, our driver is doing the first delivery run on the east coast this week. He encountered multiple check points, but we are ensuring we have complete documentation to make the process go as smoothly and safely as possible. We do still plan another delivery to the east coast in April and another in May, but situations are also changing quickly. Please contact the office for further details.

As this is our busiest time of the year under normal circumstances, and now with an added layer of procedures, we appreciate your patience during this time. We are still open for phone and email contacts and will reply within a week or sooner, of receiving the request.

We look forward to working with you on your structure projects!

We are grateful you place your trust in Multi Shelter Solutions for your growing, housing, and storage needs. We will rally together and get through this. Our hearts go out to all those impacted by this crisis and we pray it will pass quickly and you can find some moments of calm.

Stay safe and healthy, and we will keep you updated for any changes in the days to come.