TO OUR CUSTOMERS: We pledge a fair price for quality customer service, striving to increase our efficiency and to seek improved methods and technology on a continuous basis; to link our growth plans with our customer's plans to assure smooth and profitable growth for each company. TO OUR VENDORS AND SUBS: We pledge our loyalty to your company in exchange for your efforts at delivering high-quality products and services on time and at a fair price. TO OUR EMPLOYEES: We pledge a compensation system that leads the industry and that rewards hard work and superior performance; to create an inspired work environment that fosters mutual respect and enjoyment; to create challenge and advancement potential, and to provide stable employment opportunity in a safe and healthful environment. TO OUR COMMUNITY: We pledge to actively serve and support and promote community spirit with our resources of time, service and outreach; to operate our business in an environmentally conscious and safe manner. TO OUR OWNERSHIP: We pledge to strive for a fair return on investment; to strive to position DKC for optimum growth and profitability through hard work, dedication, continuous performance improvement and prudent risk-taking.