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		<title>It’s Not All About the Bridge in Detroit</title>
		<link>http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2012/02/its-not-all-about-the-bridge-in-detroit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Thomas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While the bridge issues in Michigan continue to dominate the news, there is another infrastructure project quietly moving forward that is going to help position Detroit more prominently as a freight hub in the Midwest. The Continental Rail Gateway Project The coalition behind the Continental Rail Gateway joined forces in 2010 and includes The Windsor Port Authority, Borealis Infrastructure [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Networking from a Sales Perspective</title>
		<link>http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2012/02/networking-from-sales-perspective/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Pierce</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have discussed business networking within the logistics industry previously, but this post takes a slightly different look at networking, and the role I think it plays as the Executive Director of Global Development at Evans Distribution Systems in the attraction of new clients. Whether you are a logistics company or another B2B service company I think you can utilize [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Metrics &#8211; Measure What Matters</title>
		<link>http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2012/01/metrics-measure-what-matters/</link>
		<comments>http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2012/01/metrics-measure-what-matters/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy-Jo Boggs</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Business Practices]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Inventory Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Logistics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Quality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Warehousing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[3PL]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Metrics tell an organization where it is and where it is going. They show trends and determine preventive and corrective actions. Metrics hold people accountable and drive results. In the warehousing and logistics industry it’s typically about measuring your performance for customers, but you also need to make sure your own organization measures up. Making sure [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Anthony Trocki heads up Detroit Warehouse Operations for Evans</title>
		<link>http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2011/09/anthony-trocki-detroit-warehouse/</link>
		<comments>http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2011/09/anthony-trocki-detroit-warehouse/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:38:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Thomas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[3PL]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Julie Thomas]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Scanning]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few months ago our Fort St. warehouse in Detroit, MI welcomed a new Operations Manager, Anthony Trocki.  This warehouse facility hosts an interesting mix of customers for Evans, including robotics, wheels and lots of tires.  It&#8217;s an extremely busy facility and Tony brings a new perspective and great ideas.  I recently sat down with him to get some insights into his experience and what he [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Boomerang Business</title>
		<link>http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2011/08/boomerang-business/</link>
		<comments>http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2011/08/boomerang-business/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leslie Ajlouny</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Logistics]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is always tough to lose a customer…regardless of the circumstances.  You come to know the people, their products, their customers and develop an understanding of their business.  When they leave, it often feels like a best friend has moved away.  But it happens…especially in our warehousing business where much of the value we provide [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Value of Industry Networking</title>
		<link>http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2011/05/logistics_industry_networking_value/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Thomas</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.evansdist.com/blog/?p=334</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I recently attended the AWI (Associated Warehouses, Inc.) Annual Meeting, and while this was my first time attending I quickly learned why this was one of the favorite industry events for some of my colleagues.  It also did a lot to remind me how important business networking within your industry can be. According to Wikipedia, business [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 3 Things Overheard at IWLA Convention</title>
		<link>http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2011/04/top-3-things-overheard-at-iwla-convention/</link>
		<comments>http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2011/04/top-3-things-overheard-at-iwla-convention/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Evans</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[3PL]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[John Evans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Logistics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sustainability]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Top 3 things overheard at the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) 2011 Annual Convention Green Initiatives – It is time for logistics companies to start thinking green (if they aren&#8217;t already). As our customers begin to focus on environmentally sound practices, they are beginning to look for logistics companies with a similar focus. Over the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Key to Top Notch Freight Service is Communication</title>
		<link>http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2011/03/freight-management-and-communication/</link>
		<comments>http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2011/03/freight-management-and-communication/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Ostrowski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[3PL]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Doug Ostrowski]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Freight Management]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.evansdist.com/blog/?p=301</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When I first started in the transportation industry, some 20 years ago now, I was told about the importance of communication.  Of course, back then we still used pagers, fax machines with rolled paper, and the entire office shared a bag cell phone.  We had to keep in constant communication with our customers, provide updates, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hey Detroit&#8230;Count Us In!</title>
		<link>http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2011/03/hey-detroit-count-us-in/</link>
		<comments>http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2011/03/hey-detroit-count-us-in/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leslie Ajlouny</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Detroit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Employees]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leslie Ajlouny]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Michigan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chrysler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Evans Employees]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[School Logistics]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.evansdist.com/blog/?p=306</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A few years ago the &#8220;Pure Michigan&#8220; campaign was launched. This extremely successful ad campaign was launched to promote travel and tourism. Each time I see one of the campaign ads, I am struck by the gorgeous photos of our state…sparkling lakes…breathtaking golf courses… stunning fall colors. Backed by the inspiring voices of Michigan natives [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Michael Rushing Joins our HR Team</title>
		<link>http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2011/01/michael-rushing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2011/01/michael-rushing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Thomas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[CSA 2010]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Detroit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Employees]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Julie Thomas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Logistics Careers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Owner-Operators]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Quality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Truck Drivers]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Driver Recruiting]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Driver Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Evans Employees]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Truck Driver]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It was a busy end to 2010 and with a lot of exciting growth taking place at Evans we have brought on a new HR team member! Michael Rushing joins us with 10+ years of experience in both Human Resources &#38; Safety Roles.  Michael will be working on driver recruiting and safety/compliance with our transportation [...]]]></description>
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