It’s said that an autonomous warehouse functions much like the way autonomous vehicles navigate the road. Robots move on their own throughout a warehouse, maneuvering around obstacles—they stop for human workers, pick up crates, and move them from one location to the next, moving through a packing system that may see very few human hands. […]
For a long time, the concept of self-driving vehicles has belonged firmly in science fiction. And yet for the trucking industry, it could well be the reality of tomorrow, particularly where warehousing and distribution is concerned. We all know about the recent spectacular failure of the Google self-driving prototype, which reassured many skeptics that robotic […]
Just because it’s summertime in Michigan doesn’t mean we don’t have the holidays on our minds. Every summer brings about our peak Value-Added Packaging (VAP) season, during which we co-pack hundreds of thousands of gift cartons. We combine premium brand spirits with high-end promotional gift components, such as glasses, coasters, flasks, and so on, for […]
At Evans Distribution Systems, we utilize technology in our warehousing services to ensure that your stock is managed in the most efficient, effective way possible. Especially if your business is e-commerce, having a well-monitored and secure inventory is what will allow you to operate at your best. But what are the individual benefits of some […]
For subscription box companies and other eCommerce sellers, managing your inventory can be one of the biggest challenges — but it’s also one of the most important to overcome. Properly structuring and managing your inventory means being able to forecast sales, prevent overselling, and get products to your customers efficiently. And if this process is […]
There are more than 3.5 million truck drivers in the USA, according to the American Trucking Association. Each driver has unique needs and routes, but they all have a common goal of getting goods from one location to the next. With each new route comes a new challenge that can make driving more difficult, more boring, […]