Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The issue wasn’t poor planning – they had the inventory. When the 3PL driver delivered it a few months later he noticed it was damaged and submitted a request for a replacement. Multiple calls only muddied the waters, but a few things became clear: inventory was in the warehouse, but my order for it was stuck.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In this article, we’ll look at the latest reports on manufacturing activity, while showing how a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can offer great logistics benefits within the manufacturing industry. Inventories were up 5.3%. Turn to a 3PL for logistics capabilities for the manufacturing industry. Third-party procurement.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 17, 2024

Mid-Atlantic 3PL providers like Kanban Logistics can support your supply chain by handling drayage and container stripping services at both of these Ports. The recent accident at the Port of Baltimore is causing disruptions to imports on the East Coast, including at the Port of Norfolk and the Port of Wilmington, NC.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In this article, we’ll look at current warehousing trends and tell you why a North Carolina warehouse may make sense for your company. There are two main factors driving the demand for warehouse space: eCommerce and changes in how companies approach inventory. North Carolina also has plenty of room to expand.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

This assembly can take up a lot of time (as well as inventory space and manpower). To save a good chunk of this time – and money – many manufacturers utilize the custom kitting services of third-party logistics (3PL) companies. Many 3PL providers, such as Kanban, are experts in kitting solutions. Save space.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

When evaluating the 3PL provider in charge of your pharmaceutical distribution warehouse, safety is the name of the game. In this article, we’ve listed several specific questions that you should ask your current or prospective 3PL provider to make sure that your pharmaceutical products are in good hands. tires or coffee).

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Andrew has an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Masters in Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science from North Carolina State University. Year 2025 – The Future of the 3PL Industry with Andrew Kelley. About BoxLock. Learn More: Andrew Kelley. BoxLock LinkedIn.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

When it comes to warehousing, many companies eventually outgrow the “do it yourself” model and choose to hand the reins over to a third-party logistics (3PL) professional. What’s important to understand, however, is that many 3PLs are capable of a wide array of warehouse services in addition to the basics. The dedicated 3PL model.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The following are key factors to consider when choosing a third-party logistics (3PL) partner for food products. Can your 3PL handle ambient, temperature-controlled, or climate-controlled? Can the 3PL handle ‘lot control’? This lot number allows 3PLs to quickly identify batches of items in the event of a recall.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 30, 2022

In this article, we’ll examine what happened, what it means for importers, and how a third-party logistics (3PL) company can help. Thankfully, there are many 3PL providers that specialize in warehousing and distribution of solar panels. Such a 3PL partner can provide the following services. Warehousing services.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

In this article, we’ll look at some of the ways 3PL warehouse companies can help take the warehousing burden off of you and support your company’s growth in 2021 and beyond. Another factor driving warehouse demand is concern over inventory. According to CBRE, “many suppliers will increase inventories from 15 days to as high as 60 days.”

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It’s home base for sophisticated eCommerce operations, high-velocity retail distribution, vendor managed inventory, and a variety of other services. In this article, we’ll examine all that 3PL warehousing entails, while helping you find a 3PL partner that’s right for your business. Types of 3PL Warehousing.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 17, 2023

In this article, we’ll examine JIT in detail, explain how a 3PL can help you take advantage of it, and discuss how JIT is still relevant post-pandemic. These materials can be nuts, bolts, and packaging components as described above – or they can be custom kits that are pre-assembled by 3PL at a nearby location and delivered as needed.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

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. 3PLs can provide needed warehouse space.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 27, 2021

As your company finds its new normal, outsourcing logistics operations to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can remove many of the current headaches you’re likely to encounter. 5 reasons to outsource logistics to a 3PL. 3PLs can secure labor in a hyper-competitive market. 3PLs can reduce your logistics costs.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

We’ll take a closer look at those guidelines in this article and tell you how your third-party logistics (3PL) partner can help. Role of warehousing 3PL : A big part of preventing contamination involves keeping the warehouse clean and preventing cross contact between different products. What are warehouse GMP guidelines?

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 11, 2020

Quality third-party logistics (3PL) providers can protect the safety and efficacy of your products throughout crucial points of your supply chain. In this article, we help you identify the traits that set the best 3PLs apart from the rest. Can the 3PL segregate products appropriately? Can you audit your 3PL provider?

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2020

A WMS is the digital cornerstone of the modern warehouse, performing functions such as inventory management, order management and pick and pack/eCommerce functions. For makers of food and pharmaceutical products, recalls can occur when a specific lot or batch of products needs to be removed from inventory. Do you perform mock recalls?

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 20, 2024

Fulfillment centers for small businesses , such as those operated by a third-party logistics provider (3PL), offer a B2C solutions by handling the storage, picking, packing, and shipping of products, thereby allowing business owners to focus on core aspects of their business like product sales and marketing.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In this article, we’ll look at the ins and outs of pharmaceutical warehousing and tell you what you should look for in a third-party logistics (3PL) provider before entrusting your goods to its warehouse. This lot number allows 3PLs to quickly identify batches of items in the event of a recall. About Pharmaceutical Warehousing.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 14, 2022

And if you’re looking for a warehouse for construction materials, working with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider may be a better option for your business than handling warehousing on your own. In this article, we’ll look at services that your 3PL can perform both inside and outside of the warehouse.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 11, 2021

and Long Beach, are experiencing severe congestion due to record volumes as US businesses replenish inventories that were depleted after COVID-related manufacturing shutdowns. And, once your goods arrive at Port, consider an efficient third-party logistics (3PL) provider to get them into motion.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2020

This ally comes in the form of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. In this article, we’ll examine the solar panel warehouse services a 3PL can offer. 3PL solar panel warehouse services. distribution center, the 3PL warehouse can provide the following logistics services. Some 3PL warehouses located in or near U.S.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 16, 2022

By partnering with a 3PL provider that already has warehouse space to offer, you can secure as much space you need, where you need it, without having to worry about acquiring a building or lease yourself. With the flex warehousing model, your 3PL takes care of this for you as staffing is one of its core functions.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The article goes on to say [emphasis mine]: The shift, part of what Ralph Lauren says is a long-planned action, will move warehousing and inventory management service from a North Carolina distribution center run by XPO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.—an As reported last week in the Wall Street Journal , “Ralph Lauren Corp.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

Now, we want that inventory close to the consumer because people want it on the same day, next day. She works for a 3PL. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I enjoy gardening and cooking and adore the natural beauty of our island home in North Carolina.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 23, 2018

and its rivals say they need to get bigger to cut delivery fees that are sometimes higher than the price of a burger and fries, getting inventory management right calls for a balanced approach and Amazon has considered buying some Toys ‘R’ Us stores. Getting Inventory Management Right Calls for a Balanced Approach. Claire’s Stores Inc.,

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 23, 2020

Large manufacturing plants tend to maximize available floor space for production, choosing to store raw materials, parts, and packaging supplies outside the factory at a nearby 3PL-operated warehouse. With JIT delivery , your products are stored offsite at your 3PL partner’s warehouse until you need them.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 25, 2020

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at fulfillment costs and show you how partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can result in significant cost savings compared to handling fulfillment on your own. How to reduce eCommerce fulfillment costs with a 3PL. Specifically, how to make them lower. Warehouse equipment.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Why Lean on a 3PL for Pick and Pack Fulfillment There are several advantages to partnering with a 3PL fulfillment provider instead of doing it yourself. Technology Integration Your 3PL provider will likely have invested in technology that boosts the efficiency of pick and pack services.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 29, 2021

In this article, we’ll examine the role that third-party logistics (3PL) companies can play in providing this visibility. To obtain supply chain visibility, healthcare companies are investing in the appropriate technologies themselves – or partnering with a 3PL provider that already has that technology in place.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2016

Prior to the merger, order fulfillment for the train side of the business was managed by a third-party logistics provider (3PL), while the NASCAR collectibles side of the business managed its own fulfillment from a 75,000 square foot warehouse in North Carolina.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In higher-traffic markets, Advance Auto Parts has “hub” stores that keep more inventory in-stock to give customers what they need when they need it. Bed Bath & Beyond is also implementing inventory reduction strategies and is on track for a 5% reduction year-over-year by the end of the current fiscal year.

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2021

When these companies need to turn to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider, it’s imperative that the 3PL is held to similar standards. Some of the common 3PL services for aerospace and defense companies include the following. Vendor Managed Inventory. Aerospace logistics services in North Carolina.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2020

In terms of services offered by third-party logistics (3PL) companies, there are two basic types of warehousing: shared and contract. With shared (or “public”) warehousing , the warehouse space and the 3PL provider’s resources are split among many warehouse ‘tenants.’ Contract Warehousing. Contract warehousing is a partnership.

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