Located at 401 Kentile Road, this new facility will be built on the adjacent land prior to the 501, 601, and 701 complex entrance. This area has already been prepped and cleared for future expansion and will now be the new location for our Restaurant Depot account. At 103,765 square feet this temperature controlled, state… Read more »
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Our Chattanooga, Salt Lake City, Clearfield and Ogden client – 3PL Management: Bombay Company’s fresh start for a new age
The global retailer re-launched in North America and built a new multi-channel supply chain from the ground up with the help of its existing 3PL partner. When Hermes-OTTO International — a global trading and sourcing company specializing in fashion, home living, and leisure products — sought to re-launch its Bombay Company brand in North America,… Read more »
FMCSA issues ELD notice of proposed rulemaking in Federal Register
Following its mid-March proposal to mandate usage of electronic logging devices (ELDs) in commercial trucks, which was largely endorsed by large carrier companies and shippers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today issued a notice of proposed rulemaking, entitled “Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service Supporting Documents” in the Federal Register. The notice… Read more »
Our Detroit and Norfolk client – Evans Distribution Systems – Flexible Warehousing and Distribution Solutions
Evans has warehousing and distribution operations conveniently located in and around Detroit, MI, Chicago, IL and near Norfolk, VA ensuring efficient distribution channels for all customers. With over 80 years of industry experience we specialize in providing warehousing and supply chain management solutions to customers in a variety of industries including: automotive and manufacturing, chemicals, food and beverage,… Read more »
Our Detroit and Norfolk client – A History of Simplifying the Supply Chain
Evans Distribution Systems has a history of providing integrated logistics solutions in Michigan and throughout the Midwest, dating back to 1929. In 1932, Evans was recognized by local papers for our innovation in simplifying the distribution process. Our customers and services have changed over the years, but our dedication to developing innovative supply chain management solutions remains… Read more »
Our Detroit and Norfolk client – Evans Distribution – Melvindale logistics company sees growth in its 85th year of business
As a third-party logistics company set to celebrate its 85th anniversary soon, Evans Distribution is seeing growth from modernizing its business. The company has grown 30 percent in the past year and opened two new operations. “Our transportation division grew from 20 to 40 percent of our total revenue in 2013,” said Derek Byrd, marketing… Read more »
We are members of Food Shippers of America – Chase Delivery sees returns on energy-efficient truck
At a national trade show, a Cheektowaga delivery company is displaying its propane powered FedEx delivery truck, the first such vehicle that’s contractor owned in the U.S. The truck, owned by Jon Chase, CEO of Chase Delivery, was unveiled by Roush CleanTech at the NETA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. Chase, who founded his company in 1999 and… Read more »
Our Detroit client – Evans Distribution Systems, Inc. – 5 Warehouse Technologies That Can Save Time and Money
In a world where everything from phones and televisions to cars and toilets have become smart, it’s fair to say that smart technology is here to stay. Warehousing is one element in the supply chain that utilizes smart technology to get the job done. Here are a few examples of technology that are used in warehouses… Read more »
Our Columbia, Charleston, SC and Dallas client – UTi Integrated Logistics – ISM reports steady manufacturing growth for February, despite bad weather
Manufacturing activity showed growth for the ninth consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s(ISM) Report on Business, which was released earlier today. The PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure manufacturing activity, increased 1.9 percent to 53.2 in February, which is 0.6 percent below the 12-month average of 53.8 and its third-lowest… Read more »
We are members of Food Shippers of America – United States: Keeping It Clean: FDA Proposes New Food Transportation Rule
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that it will publish the Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food Proposed Rule after hosting a series of public meetings. This proposed rule will be the seventh and final rule under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and would establish criteria for the sanitary… Read more »
