| 2002 |
| MDS extends its scope of Web based support and services to include standalone website design, development, and integration to streamline CRM, inventory management, and the ordering process. |
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| 2001 |
| MDS expands its assembly and packaging operations through engineered fixtures and special tooling. |
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| 2000 |
| MDS broadens its logistics based services with one-stop solutions through Web based programs and strategic trading partner relationships, including 24/7 call center support and a nationwide network of distribution centers. |
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| 1999 |
| MDS initiates e-commerce relationships with new and existing clients. |
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| 1998 |
| MDS acquires a 60,000 sq. ft. facility in Milwaukee, moving its offices and corporate headquarters. This facility is established as a fast turn assembly and pick-pack operation. MDS operations grow to 385,000 sq. ft. |
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| 1997 |
| AMI develops a custom configured radio frequency bar code warehouse management system in support of its expanding fulfillment services division. |
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| 1994 |
| MDS expands fulfillment operations, moving from the 35,000 sq. ft. east wing of the Green Tree Road facility to the main 150,000 sq. ft. section. |
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| 1990 |
| MDS Fulfillment Services is formed to leverage MDS capabilities, resources, and systems expertise to a growing fulfillment industry. MDS experiences double-digit annual growth in its fulfillment business over the next decade. |
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| 1989 |
| AMI expands its capabilities through its distribution arm to provide specialized pick-pack fulfillment, shipping, laser printing, and mailing services to clients. |
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| 1988 |
| The corporation changes its name to Allen Management, Inc. (AMI). MDS Transportation becomes a new division of AMI, providing transportation brokerage services to companies in the textile industry. |
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| 1986 |
| MCS reorganizes from a C corporation to an S corporation and changes the name of its chief operating division to Midwest Distribution Systems (MDS). |
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| 1984 |
| Professional Micro Systems changes focus, takes on a new name, and Bar Code Resources is founded. BCR specializes in radio frequency (RF) bar code data collection warehousing and distribution system implementations. |
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| 1979 |
| MDS purchases a second distribution center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Available space for warehousing and distribution increases to 325,000 sq. ft. |
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| 1976 |
| Professional Micro Systems, a systems consulting group is formed to provide minicomputer systems solutions and implementations for a broad array of applications to small and medium sized companies. |
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| 1972 |
| Milwaukee Commercial Storage (MCS), a successful warehouse operation since 1962, is purchased by Henry O. Allen and James L. Allen. |
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becomes a focal point for delivering the net lowest possible fulfillment price when considering shipping & mailing costs. MDS adds automated pallet wrap equipment for servicing its growing cross-dock and distribution services, and to expedite receiving of increasing volumes of inbound overseas containers of client e-commerce and promotional products for fulfillment.