Evans Distribution launches government division

March 16, 2012

Evans Distribution Systems is establishing a new division, Government Support Services, Inc. to provide logistics support and supply chain management for government agencies and sub-contractors.

“Through this new division, Evans can leverage the knowledge and expertise developed over almost 85 years supporting the commercial sector to bring high-quality solutions to the government sector,” said John A. Evans, president of Evans Distribution Systems. “This is an area where we feel our experience can be a tremendous asset. We are looking forward to collaborating with government agencies over the coming years.”

Evans has contracted the services of Stackpoole Consulting, a Michigan-based company specializing in defense and government contracting, to support this initiative.

Support for government and defense logistics will include the following services:

  • Logistics planning services
  • Dedicated warehouse operations
  • Facility management
  • Inventory planning, management & visibility
  • MRO support & management
  • Transportation management services
  • Fleet planning & operation
  • Carrier management & routing
  • Reverse logistics
  • Logistics re-engineering & consultation support
  • Returnable container management
  • Packing & crating
  • Packaging, kitting & labeling
  • Logistics staffing support

Evans Distribution Systems, headquartered in Southeast Michigan, is a full-service, third-party logistics provider offering warehousing, transportation, contract packaging and logistics staffing services to the manufacturing, food and beverage, consumer goods, and chemical industries.

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