Scolaire Sogesco (the student transportation contract- ing business) has been impressive and unmatched in this unique industry,” said Stock, who is also a former NSTA president and a member of the association’s Hall of Fame. All the while, Steve Girardin paid close attention. Te oldest son of André, he and brother, Dave, became immersed in all things related to the family business at young ages. Steve recently said he recalls attending various events and work-related activities throughout his and Dave’s childhood. Steve even told of working in the plant alongside the company’s employees. “I spent most if not all my summers working on buses and building buses on the production line,” he said. “Tese were great learning experiences, as (they) taught us the inner workings of manufacturing, dealership and fleet operations. We believe we are the only company with an internal manufacturer, dealer and contractor relationship. It’s an interesting value proposition that allows us to be very well connected at all levels.”
Tat connection is made not only to customers but also to Girardin employees. Steve said the average
worker has been with the company for 10 to 15 years, so “tribal knowledge” proliferates. “Tis has built the culture of community and polarization as everyone is working toward a com- mon objective,” Steve Girardin said. “We’ve recently trained employees on lean manufacturing, an ongoing process to improve what we do and how we do things. Troughout our decisions and processes, the voice of customer remains the most important guide that drives
The first Dodge school van manufactured by Girardin Minibus in 1966.
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