Automotive Logistics
Detroit stands at the forefront of automotive engineering and manufacturing, and Evans Distribution Systems has forged strong partnerships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers. With decades of experience, we have honed our expertise in efficiently handling and transporting a diverse range of automotive components, ensuring seamless supply chain operations.
Seamless & Reliable Logistics
Evans supports the automotive industry with transportation, warehousing and value-add services. Our custom solutions help partners stay focused on innovation while we streamline manufacturing with flexible storage and transportation at critical moments.
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Automotive Experience
Powertrain Repacking
Evans repacks heavy powertrain products, using air-powered hoists to safely handle engines, axles, transmissions, and batteries, ensuring secure placement in bins, totes, or racks.
Quality Inspection
Evans simplifies handling recalled or damaged products with strong inventory tracking by serial number, segregating items for return or shipment, and inspecting overseas products before arrival.
Flex Storage
The automotive industry often requires rapid overflow capacity. With storage locations near manufacturing plants, Evans offers ideal 3PL solutions for both short- and long-term needs.
Digital Image Recovery
Automotive customers benefit from our digital image inventory system, where the warehouse management system tracks products by serial number and image, streamlining equipment visibility and resale preparation.
Temperature & Humidity Control
As low-emission vehicles increase, the storage of lithium-ion batteries becomes more critical. Evans offers designated space with controlled temperature and humidity for optimal battery storage.
Transportation
Evans’ asset-based and non-asset-based transportation divisions are approved automotive carriers, specializing in expedites, just-in-time deliveries, shuttles, and dedicated service parts routes.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Evans Distribution Systems has established itself as a trusted partner in automotive logistics, offering a range of valuable services. These include EDI integrations, compliance with AIAG labeling requirements, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) capabilities, CTPAT compliance, U.S. Customs bonding, ISO 9001:2015 certification, hazmat, and rail access. Discover how Evans helped SAS Automotive implement a fully integrated transportation solution that seamlessly connected with their Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) system at the plant.
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