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. As a logistics service provider, we are always trying to add value to our customers,” says John A. “The MELVINDALE, Mich., Click here to download the press release.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 25, 2023

This technology took a step further in 2002 when Michael Grieves publicly introduced the concept and model of the digital twin at a Society of Manufacturing Engineers conference in Troy, Michigan. ” Today’s business world moves at computer speed — and that presents a decision-making challenge.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 29, 2020

Our personal observation is that scholarly articles cite SCM books because most books present building block concepts and citations usually appear in the literature review section. The content is good then people refer to it often (number of citations are also used to measure the importance of journal articles aka Impact Factor).

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QAD

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The foundation for many of our interviews comes from the best practices presented in our Delivering on the Promise of Delivery white paper that covers “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes”. Here’s a wrap-up of the latest episodes. Episode #16: The Shift to EVs. Click here to listen to the full episode. Episode #20: Sneak Peek.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 25, 2016

“There are no sacred cows here,” said Chris Timmer, Chief Commercial Officer at LeanLogistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor) in his opening remarks at the company’s ClientConnect 2016 conference last week.

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FLEXE

APRIL 26, 2016

The webcast, titled, Chasing Amazon: Dynamic Warehouse Strategies outlines some of Amazon’s astounding growth statistics, the enormous supply chain investments they’re making to continue that growth and highlights of their revolutionary logistics strategy. Amazonified Logistics Part 1.” Moderator: .

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AFFLINK

MAY 17, 2018

In truth, while it's true that the warmer months in general are better for supply chain planning and logistics, both the summer and the winter present their fair share of challenges that are difficult to ignore. The Seasonal Challenges of Supply Chain Planning.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Pero, department chair, Supply Chain Management, with Michigan State University. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of jobs in logistics will grow by 26% between 2010 and 2020, according to Crandall. Where historically there was a strong emphasis on quantifiable capabilities, now it is the softer skills that are needed.

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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. Within the first year of business, the Ambassador Bridge that connects Michigan to Canada was opened.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 15, 2019

I grew up in Southern Michigan about 1 hour from Detroit, Michigan. When you go for a new customer, many questions that only need to be asked and answered once are presented. [16:08] The post Understanding the Buying Process with Steve Elwell appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. download the audio file.

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MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Despite its prowess, the University of Michigan football team would not attract a large following if there were no other teams to play against. Airlines use similar logistic in their hub-and-spoke systems. A growing population of sellers on eBay pulls in more buyers, which attracts more sellers, etc. Instead of ½?N?(N-1)

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3PL Insights

JULY 5, 2019

Evans was established in 1929 and has a history of providing integrated logistics solutions in Michigan and throughout the Midwest. In Michigan: July 20 – Mike Ilitch was born in Detroit, Michigan. October 21 – The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village opened in Dearborn, Michigan.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 27, 2013

Jeffrey Liker , a professor at my beloved University of Michigan wrote a fantastic book, The Toyota Way , which is referenced often in the value stream mapping workshop materials. Final Presentation. The post Value Stream Mapping Workshop Materials appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. VSM Workshop Agenda. .

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

At the next Logistics Bureau Free Executive Breakfast (which will take place in August), I’ll be discussing the alignment of supply chain and business strategy along with eight other important levers for supply chain performance improvement. Appropriate choice of assets or outsourced logistics services.

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2022

a Traverse City, Michigan based innovator of supply chain network design software. wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, were also recognized as Top 100 Logistics IT Providers by Inbound Logistics. This annual award honors IT companies that support and enable logistics excellence. Company and Technology.

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Logility

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Back in the mid 1990’s when I first entered the Supply Chain field as a freshly minted MBA from the Eli Broad Graduate School of Management at Michigan State University, I was full of “state of the art” knowledge from visionary teachers like Don Bowersox, David Closs, Steven Melnyk and others.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 18, 2015

Toby is a frequent presenter and panelist at supply chain and logistics leadership forums, has been named a ‘Pro to Know’ and has authored dozens of articles on the growing importance of supply chain design as a key competitive weapon. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 18, 2020

It is exciting to solve and present new solutions that make it easier for our customers.”. When it comes to his current role as Operations Manager, Manuel likes the fact that no two days are alike. Here at Evans, we are always working towards meeting our customers’ ever-changing needs,” he says. “It Take initiative.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Troy, Michigan based Meritor caters to supplying commercial truck, trailer, off-highway, defense, specialty and aftermarket customers globally. One real opportunity presented is the ability to instill more direct control of both companies global and domestic supply networks.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

I have been sitting in on interesting calls the past couple of days, and have also been exchanging emails with my colleague Jason Miller at Michigan State University, and also sat in on a presentation by Bill Villalon, recently retired President of APL Logistics, who presented to the CAPS Board.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

At present, PPE testing kits are facing glove shortage and that is now burdened with vaccine administration glove requirement as well, since vaccination kits don’t come along with Nitrile gloves. Current practice of vaccine logistics is using dry ice and gel packs, however even that has started facing issues, and not just shortage issues!

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

“As the logistics industry faces extraordinary pressures, maintaining a culture of compliance is more critical than ever. Yet many companies, lulled by efficient and relatively inexpensive logistics and transport, have been applying lean and just-in-time production methods that span global networks.

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Elementum

JUNE 22, 2022

And business bookshelves are lined with titles that present new methods in the ancient art of the squeeze. In 1950, Eiji Toyoda, the nephew of Toyota founder, Sakichi Toyoda, participated in a three-month visit of Ford in their Dearborn, Michigan plant. In many ways, his ideas have dominated the manufacturing industry ever since.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 22, 2017

I had an opportunity to sit through some wonderful presentations at CSCMP in Atlanta this year. There were a number of predictions I laid out for blockchain in the future, including its potential impact on the procure to pay process and financial transactions , the potential for use in preventing counterfeiting , and other applications.

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