3PL Insights

APRIL 7, 2025

April 7, 2024 — Evans Distribution Systems , a full-service third-party logistics (3PL) provider of warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, value-added, and staffing solutions, has activated 378,000-square-feet of additional warehouse space in Allen Park and Detroit, as a General Purpose Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) No.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Several years ago, I interviewed CIOs and IT executives from leading third party logistics (3PL) companies, and one of the most interesting findings was that their teams spent a majority of their time fixing and cleansing data. Sounds like a typical day in supply chain and logistics to me. and “What is a transportation provider?”

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

About Grafton Elliott Grafton Elliott is the Founder and CEO of Onward, a big and bulky shipping network that helps retailers offer local like delivery service, to their customers located in suburban and rural zip codes.Prior to starting Onward, Grafton ran the asset light network for CDS Logistics.

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3PL Insights

JULY 19, 2021

July 19, 2021 — Evans Distribution Systems, a third-party logistics provider, has been recognized as a “Top 100 3PL Provider” by Inbound Logistics for the 19th consecutive year. Every year we are grateful to receive this recognition from Inbound Logistics ,” says John Evans, President & CEO of Evans Distribution Systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

A storm may leave roads closed, warehouses shut down, utilities lost, and employees stranded. A virus in China disrupts auto manufacturing in Detroit , or a flood in Thailand takes out a cluster of research and production facilities. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 10, 2023

January 10, 2023 — Evans Distribution Systems, a full-service third-party logistics provider of warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, value-added, and staffing solutions, has been recognized as a 2023 Top 3PL Provider by Multichannel Merchant (MCM). MELVINDALE, Mich. About Evans Distribution Systems.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

November 8, 2022 — Evans Distribution Systems , a full-service third-party logistics provider for warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, value-added, and staffing solutions, welcomes Scott Vanderpool as its newest Warehouse Operations Manager. Elliott facility in Detroit. MELVINDALE, Mich.,

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend?

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

February 14, 2023 — Evans Distribution Systems , a full-service third-party logistics provider of warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, value-added, and staffing solutions, introduces Leslie Delekta as the Director of Customer Solutions. MELVINDALE, Mich., Delekta has been with Evans since 2016.

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3PL Insights

MAY 3, 2021

May 03, 2021— Evans Distribution Systems, a leading provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, launched a new business intelligence tool: evans365. The tool provides warehouse customers a holistic view of their account activity based on real-time data. “As MELVINDALE, Mich., About Evans Distribution Systems.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Supply Chain Nation recently sat down with Automotive Logistics Group Publisher, Louis Yiakoumi, about the hot topics in this industry. But you logistics guys, you’re doing a terrible job because your logistics costs have gone up by half a million dollars.” The Chinese government is looking at logistics in its broadest format.

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3PL Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2020

15, 2020— Evans Distribution Systems, a provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, has earned another ISO 9001:2015 certification for its fifth facility located on Huron River Drive in Romulus, Mich. MELVINDALE, Mich. , The ISO 9001:2015 certification is the leading industry standard for quality management.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

23, 2021— Evans Distribution Systems, a provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, welcomed Dawn Harthun, as the new Director of International Solutions. Evans Distribution Systems, headquartered in southeast Michigan, was founded in 1929 as the Central Detroit Warehouse Company. MELVINDALE, Mich.,

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I just returned from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Conference in Detroit. This annual event explores supply chain management and how logistics can succeed in a fast-changing environment. The post 5 Key Insights From the 2022 Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Conference appeared first on Supply Chain Nation.

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RFgen

AUGUST 1, 2016

Detroit, America’s automotive manufacturing headquarters, is working to revolutionize the industry once again. Gap-Scan will revolutionize supply chain management in the U.S. The hope is that by providing access to existing programs in other countries will assist American services in streamlining supply chain management in the U.S.

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RFgen

AUGUST 1, 2016

Detroit, America’s automotive manufacturing headquarters, is working to revolutionize the industry once again. Gap-Scan will revolutionize supply chain management in the U.S. The hope is that by providing access to existing programs in other countries will assist American services in streamlining supply chain management in the U.S.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 3, 2017

9 years ago, Stanislaus began its search for supply chain partner in the Detroit area to provide flexible warehousing and distribution services. But it’s not without the essential involvement from its partners like Evans Distribution Systems, and more specifically, team members like Helen Bellmore and Terry Howell.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Do you want to learn more about logistics? I started The Logistics of Logistics as a blog. The logistics of getting products at home are complicated. You are dealing with customers who need foster, who have anxiety, and who are price-driven, who do not want to pay for the logistics. Thank you, Ann. It is complex.

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3PL Insights

MARCH 3, 2023

Over the years, third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) have been utilized by companies to handle warehousing, transportation, and logistics services. One Stop Shop Leveraging the value-added services of a 3PL enables the customer to consolidate all their logistics requirements with a single partner.

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3PL Insights

MAY 18, 2021

As a 92-year-old business based in Detroit, Mich., Recently, Evans was approached by COTS Detroit, a community organization in need of overflow warehousing near their Detroit headquarters. COTS helps Detroit families by providing low-income housing, shelters, food and supply pantries, career development training and more.

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TMC

DECEMBER 8, 2016

The trade-offs are especially critical for destinations in a “battleground” region that stretches from Detroit in the north to Houston in the south. Cargo can enter the country via East coast or West coast ports depending on variables such as the type of product being shipped. The savings achieved by routing shipments through the U.S.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

“We needed to find a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) warehouse, quickly.”. Not only did they have availability in their FTZ space, but they were within a reasonable distance from Kenda’s Columbus, Ohio warehouse and yet, centralized in case Stotsenburg found new distribution points for the tires. But other logistical challenges loomed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Turkish port “Iskenderun” severely damaged Gap and Ware2Go offer SMB Fulfillment Services McCormick to cut supply chain workforce GM Signs exclusive deal with GlobalFoundries January 2023 Logistics Manager’s Index up 3.0 The Logistics Managers’ Index came in at 57.6 in January, up 3.0

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 19, 2015

Why You Should Start a Business in Detroit by Matt Magpantay, Marketing Associate, Evans Distribution Systems The fall of Detroit in 2013 was unfathomable to many at that time.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 21, 2019

As of 2019, Evans Distribution Systems has been in business, providing logistics solutions for 90 years. The Beginning: The history of logistics actually begins in ancient Greece and was used to transport military goods during wars. Big Changes: As the company grew over the years so did the technological advances for logistics.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

For 3PL’s, measurable metrics allow the companies to benchmark themselves against... The post 3PL Best Practices appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics. 3PL Inventory Management Logistics Quality Trucking Uncategorized Warehousing Derek Byrd Detroit evans distribution systems Michigan'

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3PL Insights

MAY 20, 2021

As a 92-year-old business based in Detroit, Mich., Recently, Evans was approached by COTS Detroit, a community organization in need of overflow warehousing near their Detroit headquarters. COTS helps Detroit families by providing low-income housing, shelters, food and supply pantries, career development training and more.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 19, 2023

In a market where industrial real estate is at record-low vacancy rates; we were able to secure more than 700,000 square feet of additional warehousing space to support new and existing Evans customers. We leased a facility in Allen Park and expanded our hazmat facility in Detroit. Our hard work is paying off.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

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3PL Insights

JULY 16, 2020

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 needed. Renee Baker joined the Evans family in 1992.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 13, 2021

And now on this week’s logistics news. With the new expansion, Amazon is rolling out same-day delivery to Prime members in Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Tampa, Charlotte and Houston, bringing the total markets served to 12. And in the last piece of Amazon-related logistics news, the company’s drone delivery dream may be in jeopardy.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

For more than 20 years, LePage’s operated their own Distribution Center in the Detroit area in a building owned by LePage’s staffed with LePage’s associates. LePage’s wanted to focus on their proven expertise in retail sales and customer service and needed a great logistics partner to focus on the distribution solutions.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

He was hired on as a temporary employee to work at Detroit Public Schools’ (DPS) warehouse. Matt worked on and off as a warehouseman until, in 2011, DPS appointed Evans to manage its warehouse. Matt supervised the DPS warehouse for almost ten years, gaining more responsibilities each year.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 23, 2021

Most of the time, this is done automatically through an integration between a cart system (such as Shopify or WooCommerce) and a warehouse management system (WMS). Once the order is received, a label is printed, the order is picked in the warehouse and moved onto a conveyor for packaging. Returns Management/Reverse Logistics.

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 31, 2019

She went on to lead many projects including closing schools for the summer with Detroit Public Schools. Along with managing the warehouse staff which includes floor supervisors, customer service representatives, forklift drivers and warehouse associates; Leslie continues to manage the Girl Scouts account and improve operations.

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 31, 2019

She went on to lead many projects including closing schools for the summer with Detroit Public Schools. Along with managing the warehouse staff which includes floor supervisors, customer service representatives, forklift drivers and warehouse associates; Leslie continues to manage the Girl Scouts account and improve operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Original article: Warner’s Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers. In light of the global environment in the past year and a half, we listed the top transportation & logistics influencers. The road hasn’t been easy for the transportation and logistics industries. miles of freight is expected to reach 7.67

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