About CDS
Your one stop shop solution
supply chain & logistics
supply chain & logistics
Your one stop shop solution
supply chain & logistics
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Ken started from humble beginnings as a piano mover from Saskatchewan. In 1990, he set up shop in Vancouver with a complement of two staff and one truck. His service focus and can-do attitude soon resulted in five trucks and a small warehouse on Annacis Island. It was during this time that Ken’s business instincts recognized an unsatisfied need in the warehousing segment. In 1995, Ken established CDS as a one-stop shop multi-temperature, food accredited, warehousing solution for the food and beverage industry.
CDS-1 was Ken’s first building in Richmond. It boasted 125,000 square feet of freezer, cooler, and ambient storage. Ken was instrumental in the design of his buildings; he made sure every detail served the needs of his customers. A few years later, CDS Transportation and CDS Customs Services were born; these companies were the perfect complement to the business. Fast-forward over 2 decades, and CDS is a premier logistics operator in Canada.
With over 800,000 square feet of warehousing coast to coast and over 200 employees, CDS is a full-service asset-based logistics organization. This allows us to provide efficient and cost-effective Supply Chain solutions to the food and beverage industry.
Ken believes his most significant asset is his people; he has surrounded himself with a talented group through respect, diversity, and maintaining a fun environment. “I don’t ask my staff to do something I would not do myself” is a rule he follows diligently. A natural pacesetter, Ken grows his organization by building strong bonds with his teams.
CDS Supply Chain Solutions Division specializes in the design and management of Domestic and International Supply Chain networks. We build the framework for B2B and B2C operations, allowing you to drive your business forward by focusing on the marketing and sales of your goods.
We can construct customized storage and freight networks for you, allowing cost certainty and a quicker route to market. We eliminate the discovery phase and help increase your global exposure by offering a single point of contact for all your Supply Chain needs. One link for unlimited operations. The ultimate in efficiency.
Close to three major ports, the US border, and major retail distribution centres including Costco, Overwaitea and Walmart, we seamlessly integrate your business into the local market. Supplementing our flagship operation in Richmond, CDS manages an international network of certified warehouse and logistics partners.
With a diverse client base, we handle a wide variety of products including both shelf stable and perishable food and beverages, clothing, electronics and other consumer goods. Possessing a company-owned, dedicated fleet of late-model trucks and trailers, we strive to provide you with on-time deliveries and a level of customer service not found at other freight companies.
CDS Supply Chain Solutions Division specializes in the design and management of Domestic and International Supply Chain networks. We build the framework for B2B and B2C operations, allowing you to drive your business forward by focusing on the marketing and sales of your goods.
CDS Transload handles a wide variety of commodities including both shelf stable and perishable food and beverages, clothing and electronics. Using internal efficiencies between our Warehousing, Transport, Customs Services and Transload divisions enables your container shipping needs to fit seamlessly into other aspects of your Supply Chain.
Incorporated in 1995, The CDS Group of Companies realized our clients needed multi-temperature transportation and warehousing services under one roof. Since then, we have emerged as a leader within the food and beverage industry and beyond.
CDS serves as a one-stop-shop providing clients with a vast array of Supply Chain and Logistics services including Warehousing, Transportation Services, Transload, and Supply Chain Management. Based out of our state of the art facilities in Greater Vancouver, BC and Saskatoon SK, together encompassing over a million square feet of warehouse space, CDS provides our clients with the resources required to expand their customer base, drive sales, and grow their business.
As a group of companies, our divisions provide internal synergies to you, our clients, not achievable when dealing with multiple service providers. These synergies create greater operational efficiency, resulting in improved performance and lower costs, which allows you to focus on your core competencies – this is the CDS advantage.
Going back to our humble beginnings, CDS has adopted a personalized approach found only at smaller boutique logistics companies. Our team strives to provide the highest level of customer service by catering to your unique needs. Add to this our state-of-the-art facilities, the use of the latest training, modern technology and data driven solutions, we are a valuable partner if you are looking to improve your Supply Chain efficiency and expand your business.
As a group of companies, our divisions provide internal synergies to you, our clients, not achievable when dealing with multiple service providers. These synergies create greater operational efficiency, resulting in improved performance and lower costs, which allows you to focus on your core competencies – this is the CDS advantage.
Going back to our humble beginnings, CDS has adopted a personalized approach found only at smaller boutique logistics companies. Our team strives to provide the highest level of customer service by catering to your unique needs. Add to this our state-of-the-art facilities, the use of the latest training, modern technology and data driven solutions, we are a valuable partner if you are looking to improve your Supply Chain efficiency and expand your business.
