The novel coronavirus pandemic brought about a surge in ecommerce. Consumers, retailers, and distributors were pressed to adopt ecommerce due to stay-at-home orders, mandated store closures, and forced shutdowns. The concept of ecommerce is definitely not new, but for some businesses without an online presence, the practice can be overwhelming – especially when it must […]
We hope you had a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. This week, Gov. Whitmer will begin lifting restrictions across the state. We are optimistic about this new phase. As you know, Evans has remained fully operational throughout the pandemic. Early on, we implemented strict safety protocols to protect essential staff working in our facilities. […]
Has quarantine life left you running out of ideas on how to entertain your little ones? Have you received a few boxes from ordering online? Well then, this DIY project is perfect for you and your new “coworkers”! We have put together a tutorial for creating a cardboard box truck using materials found around the […]
Businesses across the country are making plans to reopen and looking for solutions to make up for the time lost due to COVID-19. With unemployment hitting a high of 30 million people, the economy will need time to stabilize back to where it was before the outbreak. While the country recovers, supply chain will have […]
As we approach two months of being in quarantine, many states are discussing plans for getting people back to work. In Michigan, Gov. Whitmer announced her plan for a phased approach to reopen businesses as long as they meet certain guidelines. These guidelines include employee health screens, enforcing social distancing, wearing personal protective equipment, and […]
MELVINDALE, Mich., May 18, 2020—Evans Distribution Systems, a provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, welcomed Doug Ashley, its new quality systems manager to the team. In his role, Ashley will oversee quality for all divisions implementing process improvements and driving continuous improvement initiatives. He will also be responsible for conducting internal audits in […]
We hope you are continuing to stay healthy and safe during this crisis. Last Friday, Gov. Whitmer extended the Executive Order 2020-21, also known as the Stay Home, Stay Safe order until May 15. The order was due to expire on April 30. The new restrictions require the majority of non-essential Michiganders to continue to […]
As recommended by the CDC, Evans Distribution Systems requires all employees to wear a face covering while working onsite to suppress the spread of COVID-19. To ensure effectiveness of this measure, we are also requiring all drivers, visitors and vendors at our facilities to wear a face covering and practice social distancing. Effective immediately, visitors […]
