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Smart Cities won’t be Smart if They Ignore Logistics

Enterra Insights

For example, urban planners in Charlotte, NC, have “designated a 60-acre, 50-square block area as a place for modern, urban redesign, dubbed the North Tryon Vision Plan. When transportation is discussed, it often focuses on moving people rather than goods. We can’t put all of the blame on city planners and politicians.

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Advantages of Basing Your Distribution Center in North Carolina

Kanban Logistics

Total manufacturing output was over $103 billion in 2018. Exports of goods produced in the state have increased by nearly 35% between 2010 and 2018. Quicker transportation times result in lower freight costs. Quicker transportation times result in lower freight costs.