Paper—we use it in our daily lives. This is an important commodity that comes in many forms and functions. From plates, napkins, straws, stationary, toilet paper, paper towels, packaging, boxes, and more. As a society, we rely heavily on paper and pulp-based products. According to a January 2020 Marketing Analysis Report by Grandview Research, the […]
MELVINDALE, Mich., Feb. 24, 2021—Evans Distribution Systems, a provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, welcomed Dawn Harthun, as the new Director of International Solutions. In her role, Harthun will oversee international sales, solution development, and account management. She brings extensive experience in operations, international supply chain and U.S. trade compliance. In this new […]
A freight broker manages transportation between a shipper and the carriers that will deliver it. They manage the shipping operation by utilizing a network of carriers that they have built relationships with. Instead of incurring the cost of starting your own shipping operation you should consider the benefits of working with a freight broker. Brokers […]
2020 was a year like no other. We all faced unprecedented challenges both personally and professionally. I cannot tell you how proud I am of the Evans employees who met these challenges and supported us and our customers during these difficult times. Yes, COVID-19 brought challenges, but it generated new opportunities for Evans as well. We […]
In an event many logistics experts are referring to as one of the greatest logistics challenges in history, the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine has begun. As more people become vaccinated, we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel of the pandemic. Now that two vaccines have been approved, the […]
MELVINDALE, Mich., Dec. 15, 2020—Evans Distribution Systems, a provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, has earned another ISO 9001:2015 certification for its fifth facility located on Huron River Drive in Romulus, Mich. The ISO 9001:2015 certification is the leading industry standard for quality management. The standard is intended to improve a company’s customer […]
The e-commerce industry is currently facing its busiest holiday shipping season yet. Consumers are making more online purchases, not only for holiday gifts but for essentials. The numbers don’t lie. Overall online shopping has increased by 36.7% in 2020. According to CNBC, Cyber Monday was the largest U.S. online shopping day ever recorded with $10.8 […]
The temperature is dropping, and snow is on the way. Winter can bring new safety hazards, and it’s important to take extra precautions with the cold weather. Here are a few tips on improving the health and warehouse winter safety for employees this winter. Dress Appropriately Warehouses can be difficult to keep warm when associates […]
The internet of things, or IoT, encompasses interrelated, internet-connected objects that allow data to be collected and transferred over a network without human interaction. In a warehouse, these “objects” can include sensors for warehouse machinery and temperature, RFID tags for goods, wearables for employees, automated robots, and warehouse management systems. In addition to the meaningful […]
