Today’s warehouses are much more than static storage, they are hubs of high-speed activity. That movement requires labor, technology and a process of some kind to carry out. Ever wonder how warehouse fees are generated? Warehouses rates consist of two main components – storage and handling. Although, there are some projects that may require more […]
What is going on with all these tariffs? For the past two years, tariffs have been a major news story since President Trump started adjusting them in 2018. Discussions began with China in January 2020 to institute new trade agreements. However, negotiations have been at a standstill since then, leaving people wondering what will become […]
Millennials are the generation born between 1981-1996, and they are the largest generation in the workforce today. This will continue to increase as generation X begins to retire and gen Z enters the workforce. We have already begun seeing millennials take on management roles, which has brought a new type of leadership style. What is […]
It would be an understatement to say that 2020 has been a crazy year for the shipping industry. The COVID-19 outbreak that started early in the year is still affecting businesses and economies around the world with restrictive shipping regulations between countries. At the same time people are relying on online shopping more than ever […]
Manuel Torres joined Evans in 2012 during his senior year of high school. He began as a processor/loader for Evans’ Kumho Tire USA account. Manuel excelled in this role and was therefore given more responsibilities, including receiving and inputting inbound loads into our warehouse management system using RF equipment. In 2013, he was promoted to […]
It’s important to measure the performance of your warehouse operations to find ways to improve efficiency. Tracking the right key performance indicators (KPIs) month-over-month highlight trends in your operations. We have put together a list of some of the most important metrics to track. Receiving Efficiency Receiving efficiency measures the time from when stock is […]
At the beginning of 2020, the industrial real estate market was looking great. Unemployment was low and the economy was strong, giving people confidence to be more assertive with their investments. Businesses were making longer term commitments and investing money to expand their operations. The coronavirus pandemic had a direct impact on distribution strategy, and […]
Renee Baker joined the Evans family in 1992. She was hired as a Customer Service Representative (CSR) at Evans’ Artesian building in Detroit, Michigan. Throughout her career at Evans, Renee has worked in almost every operation—from a CSR in the office to a helping hand on the warehouse floor to even a truck dispatcher when […]
On July 1, 2020 the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will replace North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The new trade agreement updates policies to account for new technology and changes in the economy. The USMCA contains new laws related to intellectual property, e-commerce, and the internet which were not written into NAFTA. What does this […]
