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 […]
A value added manager can help a 3PL to standout from their competition with superior service. Value added services include final steps in completing a product which can include assembly, inspection, packaging, kitting, or any other special instructions for the final version of your product. It is the value added manager that brings all of […]
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 […]
The Coronavirus pandemic has forced a lot of companies to adopt a new work from home strategy to ensure social distancing. Luckily, with modern technology we are able to communicate with each other like never before. Telecommuting for work is easier than ever, but for people who are not used to setting up an office […]
All businesses, regardless of size, location or age, should have a comprehensive contingency plan in place as disasters can strike at any time. Whether it is a pandemic, natural disaster, or cyber-attack, these events can have devastating effects. Therefore, businesses that anticipate these occurrences and plan for them will be able to mitigate risk and […]
The eCommerce and shipping industries are growing every year, which creates a high demand for workers in these industries. As businesses rely more on online sales, they require more warehouse space and more workers to handle and ship their products. However, it is becoming more difficult to fill these needed roles which could slow down […]