About Us
Evans Distribution Systems is a privately-owned, third-party logistics company based in Melvindale, Mich. The more than 90-year-old company is run by its fourth-generation leadership and operates nearly 5 million square feet of multi-client and dedicated warehousing space in Southeast Michigan. Evans provides warehousing, fulfillment, value-added, transportation, and staffing services for a variety of customers in automotive, food/beverage, consumer goods, hazmat, paper/raw materials, robotics, battery, and renewable energy industries.
People, Passion & Innovation
Mission Statement
It is our mission to be a strategic supply chain partner admired for our people, passion and innovation.
Quality Statement
Evans creates an atmosphere of confidence and comfort for our customers by understanding their changing needs and efficiently implementing the processes which exceed their expectations of quality.
We operate on the four pillars of success:
Heritage, innovation, flexibility, and quality.
Evans' 9-Point System
Listen
Understand our customers' unique and ever-changing warehousing and transportation needs. Continually listen for new opportunities to improve or expand our supply chain management services.
Innovate
Develop the systems required to meet our customers' needs. Continually work together to refine integrated logistics solutions that solve their challenges.
Communicate
Establish effective and timely communication with our customers and with each other to ensure a consistent flow of accurate information.
Assign Responsibility
Assign the responsibility of customer satisfaction to an Evans account manager for each customer. This individual is committed to understanding the unique requirements and implementing the systems required to meet them.
Set Standards
Establish standards for both service and productivity to be monitored internally and with our customers on an ongoing basis.
Document
Document each customer's specific requirements in our standard operating manual. Maintain and update this document as requirements and key information changes.
Implement
Do what needs to be done when it needs to be done with meticulous attention to day-to-day details.
Monitor
Continually monitor both the service standards and productivity standards on a regular basis, understanding fluctuations and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Review
Review all aspects of the partnership on a regular basis with our customers to ensure we are providing the highest level of quality service possible.
Discover why it's easier with Evans
At Evans, customers come first. We treat customers with equal attention to service and quality. We provide an end-to-end 3PL solution. We have a robust quality management program that focuses on continuous improvement, lean operations, and ISO 9001:2015 certification. Discover for yourself why the Evans family continues to grow and how our customers have come to know, it’s easier with Evans. Read more on the 3PL Insights blog.
What Our Customers Say
"We have been very pleased to work with Evans over the years. Very flexible and service oriented. Much appreciated."
D. Thorp
Value-Added Customer
"We're very happy with Evans--it's simple, clear, and easy to do business with you. Documents are clear and timely, communication is perfect, and inventory is meticulous. "
S. Lieb
Warehouse Customer
"We are very happy with your services and communication with our shipments."
J. Cordts
Hazmat Warehouse & Transportation Customer
“We appreciate the exceptional service your team has provided. Clearly, your team is dedicated to delivering top-notch service, and it has made a significant difference in our operations. We truly value your partnership and look forward to continuing our successful collaboration.”
C. Jin
Warehouse Customer
I honestly can say that the staff and services offered by Evans are top notch in my book. They are always willing to go the extra mile to assist in our needs. I feel confident that your orders and products will be handled efficiently. One of my favorite facilities!!
Warehouse & Transportation Customer