Burris Logistics Increases Employee Engagement through Digital Signage

Customer Overview

Burris Logistics is a premier frozen food logistics warehousing company, providing comprehensive supply chain solutions across 14 locations with a workforce of 1,700 team members. From cold storage and custom distribution to logistics technology and direct-to-consumer fulfillment, Burris Logistics is dedicated to building long-term relationships and ensuring a seamless experience for customers at every step of the supply chain.

The Challenge

With operations spanning 14 locations along the East Coast, Burris Logistics faced a unique communication challenge. With 1,000 non-desk team members, the Burris communications team struggled to provide timely, critical safety messaging, HR updates, and employee recognition across locations.

The reliance on paper notices was both time-consuming and resource-intensive, demanding substantial labor and print materials. Early digital efforts, including a USB-based signage system, failed to maintain up-to-date information, limiting its effectiveness.

Additionally, Burris needed a solution to improve communication on the receiving and shipping docks, where real-time visibility into tasks like picking, palletizing, and shipping was essential to ensure efficiency. The company required a robust solution to share essential, real-time information that would be scalable across its entire network.

The Skykit Platform

Transforming Communication for Burris Logistics

To meet Burris Logistics’ unique needs, Skykit implemented a full-suite digital signage solution across their 14 locations, integrating content management, real-time data visualization, and advanced device management capabilities.

This approach enabled Burris to transition from paper-based communication to a seamless, digital platform that connects and informs employees wherever they are.

Skykit’s Digital Signage Content Management Solution was central to this transformation, allowing Burris to control messaging across their facilities from a single, intuitive platform. Skykit’s easy-to-use interface ensures that every team member stays up-to-date with the latest safety information, company announcements, and real-time data.

The platform’s flexibility and scalability make it ideal for operations of any size, enabling Burris to expand their network of screens effortlessly as communication needs evolve.

Key Features of Skykit’s Digital Signage Platform for Burris

Flexible Scheduling and Content Overrides

The content manager can schedule messages to appear at specific times or override regular programming for urgent updates, keeping communication responsive and relevant.

Security and Compliance

With built-in features like SSO (Single Sign-On) and MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), Skykit ensures that Burris’s data remains secure, meeting the rigorous standards.

Multi-User Access and Unlimited Storage

Skykit’s platform supports Burris’s team-oriented approach, allowing unlimited users to collaborate and store content securely within the platform.

Real-Time Content Updates

Burris can update content instantly across all locations, ensuring safety updates, HR announcements, and performance data are always current.

The Results

The implementation of Skykit’s solutions transformed Burris’s approach to communication

Improved Engagement

Since implementing Skykit’s digital signage solution, Burris Logistics has observed a significant increase in employee engagement and awareness. In a recent survey conducted across multiple locations, 93% of Burris employees reported awareness of the Skykit displays throughout their facilities, underscoring the visibility and impact of the digital signage initiative.

Of those aware, 70% actively make it a point to view the screens regularly, while 50% check the displays daily, indicating that Skykit has become a vital source of information in their daily routines. Employees now have access to a constant flow of updates, making it easier to stay informed, engaged, and connected with the organization’s goals and announcements.

Enhanced Content Relevance

One of the standout features of the Skykit platform at Burris Logistics is its ability to centralize content from multiple departments, keeping information fresh, relevant, and diverse. With input from various teams, the content displayed on screens resonates more effectively with employees, catering to their specific needs and interests. Departments contribute in the following ways:

Marketing

The Marketing team uses Skykit displays to keep employees connected to the brand and engaged with the company’s mission.

IT

The IT department leverages Skykit’s platform to communicate critical operational information.

Leadership

The Leadership team uses Skykit displays as a way to connect more personally with employees across all facilities.

Safety

Safety remains a top priority in logistics, and Burris’s Safety team utilizes digital signage to reinforce this focus.

This variety of content keeps employees engaged with information that is meaningful to their roles and encourages active participation in company initiatives. The collaborative nature of this approach ensures that digital signage continues to evolve as an essential resource, enhancing engagement, productivity, and alignment across all teams at Burris.