AMS Fulfillment is a B Corporation and has been so since 2017. We don’t talk about it a lot, we just live it in the way we do business. We can truthfully say that what “B Corporation” stands for is “A Positive Intention”. Should the intention of a business matter to its clients? Let’s talk about it and see if we can answer that question.
The Mindset
Does the mindset of a business matter at all to the customers? Customers are looking for the right price, the right service, and the right bottom line. The intention behind these “rights” is probably not factored in, but certainly there would be peace of mind when looking at the intention and finding it positive. A positive intention places the relationship on solid ground. You can grow together as the fear leaves and the trust emerges.
A Fulfillment Service has teams of employees, and a positive mind in positions of authority is exactly what the employees need. Does the company treat its Associates as valuable human beings, worthy of a safe environment and healthcare benefits as well as fair pay and respect? When the answer is yes and the Associates are given a positive environment, they respond with a positive spirit.
When a workplace is safe and healthy and positive, there is room for creativity and “good ideas” to emerge. If hard times come, the Associates will stay strong and serve the customers as best they can. So, to our mind, the outcome of a positive intention is always a plus, and that’s just common sense.
A Benefit Corporation
Below we are pleased to share some information from Samantha Hicks, AMS’ ESG Program Manager, who works closely with AMS’ Team Leaders, helping them to align their efforts with the Benefit Corporation (B Corp) recommendations.
“AMS, Certified B Corp made a commitment to increase positive impacts by aligning operations with high social and environmental standards, fostering stakeholder trust, and driving continuous improvement.
“Stakeholder Governance: Legally requires companies to balance profit with purpose, protecting social missions across leadership changes.
“Employee Well-being: Prioritizes fair wages, inclusive cultures, and professional growth, yielding higher motivation and retention.
“Environmental Stewardship: Mandates measurable tracking of carbon footprints and resource conservation, with many B Corps adopting renewable energy.
“Community Engagement: Encourages local partnerships, ethical supply chains, and transparent reporting that build lasting public trust.”
The Positive Intention
AMS Fulfillment gained B Corporation status nine years ago, in 2017. In all truth, a positive intention had been guiding the company since the founding of AMS more than twenty years ago. The founders of AMS were individuals with integrity, and the positive intention was a natural element.
Caring for the wellbeing of the people working at AMS has always been a priority. Safety is a priority and we take every step needed to keep our Associates safe from workplace accidents. Community has always been a priority as we do everything we can to be a benefit to the people and the businesses surrounding our facilities. Protecting the environment is very important to us and always has been. And the clients of AMS experience the integrity that we promise – we are true partners of our clients.
Look for the B
We know there are negative intentions among some businesses in our world, but there are also positive intentions and plenty of companies that value the positive mindset. One way to know in advance is to look for the B Corporation. With a Benefit Corporation you can anticipate a positive intention and a good foundation for doing business.
Before we close let’s hear a little more from Samantha: “B Corporations instill a positive intention which ultimately has a greater outcome on all parts of the operation, people and planet. Having a positive frequency or mindset improves business by boosting worker output, raising team spirit, and turning tough problems into fresh ideas. It helps teams stay strong during hard times and builds better trust with customers.”
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