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Supply Chain & Logistics News September 2nd – 6th

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million grant, as the company now focuses on its flagship North Carolina project. The company has also delayed plans for its North Carolina refinery and is facing challenges with local authorities and financing. This move follows the cancellation of a Tennessee project, which had received a $141.7 lithium refineries.

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Looking for a Warehouse in North Carolina? Check out our pad

Kanban Logistics

The pandemic-related rise of eCommerce, combined with companies holding onto more inventory to guard against supply chain disruptions, has led to a tight real estate market where companies are battling for available space. Warehouses in North Carolina: what are your options? Why look for a warehouse in North Carolina?

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5 Ways Outsourcing Warehouse Services to a 3PL Can Save You Money

Kanban Logistics

Fortunately, outsourcing warehouse services to a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider can offer substantial cost-saving benefits for your company. 5 Ways a Warehousing 3PL Can Save You Money Reduce people costs Labor is one of your largest logistics expenses.

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Solar panel logistics: tariffs waived for 24 months

Kanban Logistics

Months of uncertainty about solar panel logistics in the US came to an end recently as the US government declared a 24-month tariff exemption for solar panels imported from Southeast Asian countries. In this article, we’ll examine what happened, what it means for importers, and how a third-party logistics (3PL) company can help.

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Warehouse space shortage will continue but 3PLs can help

Kanban Logistics

But it’s not just inventory space that B2C companies require. Companies are keeping more inventory on hand. Prior to the pandemic, just-in-time (JIT) delivery was widely adopted by companies to reduce the amount of inventory they carried. These increasing sales have necessitated increased warehouse space to store product.

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5 Things to Look for in a Food Grade Warehouse

Kanban Logistics

The following are key factors to consider when choosing a third-party logistics (3PL) partner for food products. In addition to lot control, WMS systems perform: Inventory management UCC-128 label support Integration with carrier systems (e.g., Can your 3PL handle ambient, temperature-controlled, or climate-controlled?

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What value-added warehousing services can a 3PL provide?

Kanban Logistics

In addition to standard warehousing operations, your third-party logistics (3PL) provider may be able to handle additional value-added services. Third-party procurement. Vendor-managed inventory (VMI). For example, Kanban’s distribution campus in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is served by CSX rail.