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“The biggest advantage for us of being located in Wagga is definitely the people. Our loyal staff members mean we have a very low staff turnover rate, which allows us to minimise training costs and maintain great customer service”. BEEDEE BAGS, WAGGA WAGGA The Wagga Wagga Advantage BeeDee Bag’s has been located in Wagga since its inception in 1974 and has continued to grow and expand since then. “Our reputation, which has been built over the past 35 years, has allowed us to gain a wide customer base, which is our comparative advantage” says David Valdes, the National Marketing Manager for BeeDee Bags. “The biggest advantage for us of being located in Wagga is definitely the people. Our loyal staff members mean we have a very low staff turnover rate, which allows us to minimise training costs and maintain great customer service. Having reliable and skilled staff ensures that the steady flow of goods is not interrupted, which is ever more important for maintaining consistently good customer service”. “It would be very difficult to be located in any other city as staff turnover would probably increase as would training and induction costs- the biggest part of what we do is ensuring we deliver goods on time and our staff is integral to achieving this- we can’t afford to have any hiccups caused by absent or inexperienced staff members”. BeeDee Bags has utilised the low cost warehouse space available in Wagga Wagga. David says “Low storage costs and warehousing space allow us to store goods for customers. Our low prices and reputation through word of mouth is what gets customers in the door, but what keeps them coming back is the service. We are able to deliver on time as stock is always here and our people are helpful”. “Wagga’s location between Sydney and Melbourne means we can service both customer bases which is further aided by the numerous courier services available to us here in Wagga Wagga”. Australia’s Leading Carry Bag Specialists BeeDee Bags was founded in Wagga Wagga by Bruce Dicker in 1974 and is now a leading distributor of paper and plastic bags. With a customer base of over 16,000 businesses and individuals, BeeDee bags has expanded to have offices in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney and has plans for a new showroom in Brisbane in the coming year. In 2006 BeeDee Bags received the Wagga Wagga Golden Crow Award for Outstanding Business and in 2007 won the NSW Small Business Champion Award for best wholesale business. WAGGA WAGGA BuSinESS ProfilE - DiSTriBuTion Photo: Jenny Palmer
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“The biggest advantage for us of being located in Wagga is definitely the people. Our loyal staff members mean we have
a very low staff turnover rate, which allows us to minimise training costs and maintain great customer service”.
BEEDEE BAGS, WAGGA WAGGA
The Wagga Wagga Advantage
BeeDee Bag’s has been located in Wagga since its inception in 1974 and has continued to grow and expand since then.
“Our reputation, which has been built over the past 35 years, has allowed us to gain a wide customer base, which is our comparative advantage” says David Valdes, the National Marketing Manager for BeeDee Bags.
“The biggest advantage for us of being located in Wagga is definitely the people. Our loyal staff members mean we have a very low staff turnover rate, which allows us to minimise training costs and maintain great customer service. Having reliable and skilled staff ensures that the steady flow of goods is not interrupted, which is ever more important for maintaining consistently good customer service”.
“It would be very difficult to be located in any other city as staff turnover would probably
increase as would training and induction costs- the biggest part of what we do is ensuring we deliver goods on time and our staff is integral to achieving this- we can’t afford to have any hiccups caused by absent or inexperienced staff members”.
BeeDee Bags has utilised the low cost warehouse space available in Wagga Wagga. David says “Low storage costs and warehousing space allow us to store goods for customers. Our low prices and reputation through word of mouth is what gets customers in the door, but what keeps them coming back is the service. We are able to deliver on time as stock is always here and our people are helpful”.
“Wagga’s location between Sydney and Melbourne means we can service both customer bases which is further aided by the numerous courier services available to us here in Wagga Wagga”.
Australia’s Leading Carry Bag SpecialistsBeeDee Bags was founded in Wagga Wagga by Bruce Dicker
in 1974 and is now a leading distributor of paper and plastic
bags. With a customer base of over 16,000 businesses and
individuals, BeeDee bags has expanded to have offices
in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney and has plans for a new
showroom in Brisbane in the coming year. In 2006 BeeDee
Bags received the Wagga Wagga Golden Crow Award for
Outstanding Business and in 2007 won the NSW Small
Business Champion Award for best wholesale business.
WAGGA WAGGA BuSinESS ProfilE - DiSTriBuTion
Photo: Jenny Palmer
Business Profile
BeeDee Bags was founded by Bruce Dicker over thirty-five years ago, and since then has become a leading distributor in shopping bags, supplying over 16,000 individuals and businesses with plastic, paper, degradable, reusable fabric and garment bags. Manufacturing occurs in BeeDee Bags jointly owned Jaimusi factory in China, with goods being imported into Australia for domestic consumption. A key factor in the success of the business was cutting out the middlemen and having goods go directly from the factory to retailers, providing customers a quality product at a low cost.
BeeDee Bags currently employs 43 staff within Australia, and 25 of those are located here in Wagga Wagga. “Wagga definitely has a people advantage” says David Valdes, the National Marketing Manager for BeeDee Bags. “The people we employ combined with the lifestyle are definitely drawcards for owning and operating a business here in Wagga”.
The manufacturing operation was established in China in the mid-nineties as demand increased
along with manufacturing costs. However, providing excellent quality bags at low prices to retailers is one of the main reasons that Bee Dee Bags is still a leader in the retail carry bag industry 35 years on. The manufacturing process is only one side of the coin however. “Providing quality customer service and goods to customers, ensures those customers keep coming back.” says David Valdes.
BeeDee Bags now has plans to open a showroom in Brisbane in the coming year, which will further expand its clientele.
James Davis
Manager Economic Development
Wagga Wagga City Council
Phone: 02 6926 9135 / 0437 761 493
Email: [email protected]
Bruce Dicker
Managing Director
Bee Dee Bags
Phone: 02 6971 7221
Email: [email protected]
“Wagga definitely has a people advantage” says David Valdes, the National Marketing Manager for BeeDee Bags. “The people we employ combined with the lifestyle are definitely drawcards for owning and operating a business here in Wagga”.
