Top 10 Reasons to Consider a Career in Logistics Who would think a career in logistics could be so intense? Fast paced, intense AND interesting. Yes, we are talking about a career in logistics. This broad reaching, expansive industry has lots to offer. A career in logistics is also a lot more interesting than you may [...]
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LED Lighting Saves Energy
Led Lighting Saves Energy By Pat LaFave – CFO, Evans Distribution Systems We have seen LED lighting go mainstream in the past few years with LED fixtures available on everything from cars to household lighting. Now as reliability has improved and costs have come down LED lighting is making major inroads in the warehouse and [...]
Effective Leadership – A Matter of Trust
Effective Leadership – A Matter of Trust Jim Simpson Leadership Series: Volume III Trust is a major component of leadership. That’s why leadership is about doing the right things. Making effective decisions that adhere to the culture and mission of an organization builds this trust. Great leaders “Walk the Talk”. Their word is their [...]
Effective Management Step-by-Step
The following is Leadership Series Volume II guest blog from Jim Simpson of J Simpson & Associates Effective management is essential to create a successful company. It is responsible for the Day-to-day operations which create a smooth flow of activity. Today’s tough economic environment rewards efficient, effective operations. Tight margins require even tighter expense controls. An effective manager [...]
3 Key Criteria for 3PLs when Selecting Carriers
When looking into carriers that can help move your customer’s freight, a number of items must be considered to ensure you are working with the right partner. You must formulate a solution that meets your customer’s requirements, while also providing protection for any problems that may occur to procure a long-standing relationship. Safety I put safety [...]
A Trilogy of Attributes for Success: Management, Leadership & Execution
The following is a guest blog from Jim Simpson of J Simpson & Associates (Thanks Jim!) Leadership has been a key “buzzword” in business circles for some time now. It is the center of a trilogy of attributes that are instrumental to the success of a business. The three components in this trilogy include [...]
“Pain at the Pump” Trickles Down from the Trucking Industry
There was a lot of excitement here at Evans Distribution Systems recently when we received word that we were included on Inbound Logistics list of Top 100 3PL Providers for the 10th consecutive year. This led us to look back over the past years (they go surprisingly fast, don’t they?) and some of the trends [...]
Continuous Improvement in Logistics Makes it Easier
Every company strives for excellence, right? No matter the product or service you provide, you should always be working to get better, be better and do better! A program that fosters continuous improvement is one way to ensure you are working towards these things. You want to invest in your team to build up the [...]
3PLs Offer Flexibility for Industrial Lease Options
While the economy continues its recovery, (the pace of which is debatable depending on who is reporting it) long term lease tenants contemplating renewals for large amounts of space are increasingly looking for flexible alternatives to meet their requirements. The news media has given a lot of exposure to this phenomenon in the residential real [...]
Innovation is a Key Driver in Logistics Partnerships
in•no•va•tion [in-uh-vey-shuhn] Years ago, we defined what we called Evans’ “Pillars” which represent the foundation of our company and our success. HERITAGE – Leveraging our history, experience and best practices in warehousing, transportation and logistics PASSION – Professionals who love what we do! SIMPLIFIED SYSTEMS – Implementing the right technology while making it easy. INNOVATION [...]
