Heres the best annual report/Christmas letter sent by a business. To our partners, friends, and family, 2014 is wrapping up, and were getting a little sentimental. We started Ministry of Supply three years ago with the intention of transforming an industry that desperately needed a wake-up call. Our expectations were high, but they pale in comparison to the greater reality of the company weve become - which is a direct result of your support and truly a dream come true. In looking back on the year, a few numbers come to mind that make us proud. The traditional metrics, yes - but there are other, greater indications that we’re on the right track. So we wanted to share a lighthearted recap of what’s easily qualified as our best year yet. 1 Big Brothers, Big Sisters programs sponsored through our Atlas for a Cause initiative. 4 Team retreats, including South by Southwest (in a rented RV) and a few chilly nights in cabins around New England. 12 Estimated pounds gained from Thai food, thanks to an office policy mandating a Thai takeout order every time it rains. 13 Miles of packaged products delivered. Stretched end to end, thats about a half marathon of gear. 115 Minutes that Amanda (you may know her as Q) spends commuting to and from work every day, making hers the longest commute of everyone’s. Our team, an eclectic mix of engineers, athletes, designers, and much more, is remarkable - and the reason we look forward to coming to work everyday. 124 Total prototypes that we fit, adjusted, scrapped, and re-worked to arrive at the products we released this year. 500 Garments donated through our 1 In, 1 Out Initiative. 85,000 Miles flown to ensure that our partner factories are maintaining exceptional ethical, capable, and service-oriented standards. 4.5 billion Steps taken in Atlas socks (this one required a few liberal assumptions, available on request). This is all just to articulate two simple messages: “Thanks.” Weve been absolutely blown away by your support. Not just the purchases, but the hundreds of positive notes and emails that keep us fueled as we push forward. Were on a mission to carve out an entirely new category of clothing, and it’s a challenge beyond anything we expected; but the level of validation and excitement that comes from your bold, repeated support is almost overwhelming (in the best way possible). “More to come…” It’s easy to look back and reminisce about a great year, but our sight is set on the future. 2015 will have many firsts: a few groundbreaking new products finishing development, new partners and paths in retail, and a refresh of our lab facilities and products. That said, well continue to operate the same way - with transparency, high ethical standards, a focus on quality and, most importantly, a thirst to transform clothing as we know it. Thanks again and again for giving us this opportunity. Heres to 2015, Aman & the Ministry of Supply team
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:22:28 +0000
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