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 […]
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 […]
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 […]