So you’ve decided you want to start an eCommerce business. But where to start? There’s many areas of eCommerce to focus on, and if you’re just starting out, it might seem like a daunting task to tackle. The previous tips we discussed on the 3PL blog included keeping track of inventory, utilizing proper packaging, and […]
Wondering whether your company would benefit from cargo insurance? Read on for the tips and advice that we’ve compiled on selecting the right cargo coverage for your company’s shipments. Types of cargo insurance The specifics of land insurance packages are decided by the regulations of the nation in which shipments are transported. The main types […]
For Natural Red, after having won Detroit Fulfillment Initiative’s recent “Pitch It” contest, the immediate goal is to go from selling 5 products a day, to selling 50 products a day. The ultimate goal? To see her products in a store like Target. Meeting with Natural Red’s founder, Karen Guilmette about her small business fulfillment […]
Are you in the mood to try out a subscription box for the first time? Or, do you want to change things up and get something new? If so, read on to see the top 5 best selling subscription box companies today. 1. Birchbox Receive high-end beauty samples that allow you to discover new products. […]
On June 22nd 2017, Evans Distribution teamed up with Carhartt to clear out a Detroit Public School, Durfee Middle School, which closed on June 30, 2017. Durfee will turn into a Community Innovation Center in the fall, spearheaded by Life Remodeled—a not-for-profit devoted to improving blighted neighborhoods in Detroit, and providing community resources to brighten […]
Just because it’s summertime in Michigan doesn’t mean we don’t have the holidays on our minds. Every summer brings about our peak Value-Added Packaging (VAP) season, during which we co-pack hundreds of thousands of gift cartons. We combine premium brand spirits with high-end promotional gift components, such as glasses, coasters, flasks, and so on, for […]
If you haven’t already heard about the hundreds of bikers that ride around Detroit on a Monday night – here’s your opportunity. Every Monday through the summer months, hundreds of bikers gather together at various Detroit locations for a bike ride called Slow Roll. Slow Roll was created in 2010 by Jason Hall. This nonprofit organization […]
In today’s global economy, ocean freight is necessary to meet the demands of consumers worldwide. Shipping via ocean freighters is the method by which a huge majority of goods, especially raw materials, are transported from place to place. In fact, over 90% of the world’s trade is conducted via maritime transport. Ocean freight allows companies […]
Americans hear a lot about the trade deficit. Indeed, for a lot of people the phrase “Made in America” seems to reflect a bygone era as the country’s manufacturing sectors have waned with the rise of the so-called digital economy. However, the United States is still a force to be reckoned with as far as […]
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, business and financial operations positions were expected to grow 8 percent through 2024. This is a clear indication that manufacturing, wholesaling, and retailing industries are growing and not disappearing. Supply chain management is a growing field because of this. Below is some pertinent information on the top 4 […]