At Evans Distribution Systems, our goal is provide customers with end-to-end solutions in support of their supply chain operations. This includes storage, handling, transportation and more. But those services cannot fully be realized without great customer service to ensure a smooth execution. Customer service is the act of providing support to customers, and in many […]
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 […]