MELVINDALE, Mich., August. 15, 2011 – Evans Distribution Systems has been named one of the Top 100 third-party logistics providers in the United States for the ninth consecutive year by Inbound Logistics magazine. The annual ranking serves as a qualitative assessment of service providers with diverse capabilities best equipped to meet and exceed companies’ evolving outsourcing needs.
Evans, a family-owned 3PL with an 82-year history, specializes in flexible services designed to reduce supply chain complexity and make logistics easier for its customers. The company provides warehousing, transportation and logistics solutions to companies in diverse industries.
“Globalization trends present new and ever-changing challenges to business,” said Felicia Stratton, editor of Inbound Logistics. “Increasing costs of extended supply chains; disruption and dislocation in markets and supply sources; security; compliance – all these must be overcome while maintaining world-class customer service. Each year, Inbound Logistics editors select the best logistics solutions providers by carefully evaluating submitted information and comparing it to the burgeoning global supply and logistics challenges of our readers. This year, the editors of Inbound Logistics Magazine are proud to recognize Evans Distribution Systems as a Top 100 3PL for 2011.”
“Evans has a long history of working with companies across the globe to help them optimize their operations. Whether it’s a complete logistics solution, or a single component within their supply chain, we work as a strategic partner alongside our customers. The continued recognition from the industry of the solutions our associates execute for our customers is an honor,” said Leslie Ajlouny, Vice President of Business Development for Evans Distribution Systems.
About Inbound Logistics
Inbound Logistics the leading trade magazine targeted toward business logistics and supply chain managers. The magazine’s editorial mission is to help companies of all sizes better manage corporate resources by speeding and reducing inventory and supporting infrastructure, and better matching demand signals to supply lines. More information is available at www.inboundlogistics.com
Evans Distribution Systems, headquartered in Southeast Michigan, was founded in 1929 as the Central Detroit Warehouse Company. It has evolved into a full-service, third-party logistics provider offering warehousing, transportation, value-added and staffing to the manufacturing, food and beverage, consumer goods, and chemical industries. Evans currently employs about 250 associates and operates more than 1,800,000 square feet of space in Michigan and Virginia.