Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

And now to this week’s logistics news…. Nike Earnings Reflect Supply Chain Disruption Complexities. Charleys Philly Steaks announced it has partnered with Flytrex to deliver freshly-made grilled cheesesteaks via drone in Durham, North Carolina. Philly Cheesesteak Delivered by Drone?

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

If you are searching for 3PL order fulfillment companies in North Carolina, or anywhere, you may come up against “minimums.” Importantly, however, not all 3PLs treat minimums the same way. Tips for navigating 3PL order fulfillment minimums Minimums can be negotiated. Do all fulfillment companies have minimums?

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

What is inbound logistics? See, there’s a big difference between handling inbound logistics yourself and outsourcing it to a trusted North Carolina third-party logistics (3PL) provider that knows the manufacturing industry. What is inbound logistics? 3PL inbound logistics services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Vaccinating the Supply Chain with Andrew Kelley. Andrew Kelley and Joe Lynch discuss vaccinating the supply chain. Andrew is an experienced technology executive and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, SaaS, software, and technology-enabled services businesses.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2023

If you’re outgrowing your current warehousing partner or are ready to make the leap from DIY to a more robust operation, 3PL outsourcing may be the answer. In this article, we’ll tell you a little about what a 3PL warehousing operation looks like and give you 5 benefits that an outsourced 3PL relationship can have for your business.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In addition to standard warehousing operations, your third-party logistics (3PL) provider may be able to handle additional value-added services. With these services, your 3PL partner can perform – within the warehouse – many services that go beyond basic pick, pack and ship. The carrier is not a preferred logistics partner.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Pandemic-related supply chain disruptions and labor shortages have hit hard, while consumer demand for products has simultaneously skyrocketed. According to a recent article in Logistics Management , manufacturing activity continued to grow in August. Turn to a 3PL for logistics capabilities for the manufacturing industry.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Working with an ISO 9001-certified 3PL logistics provider for your warehousing operations can offer several advantages for your business. When a 3PL warehouse provider is ISO 9001-certified, it shows an organization-wide commitment to quality and continuous improvement. This leads to greater consistency in operations.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the struggle to find warehouse workers had been a common theme in the logistics world. Continue to ride the labor seesaw – or leave it to a 3PL? On the labor front, 3PLs have resources that are solely committed to recruiting and retention, and can provide the following benefits.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 30, 2022

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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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In addition to bolstering the supply chain infrastructure within North Carolina, the CSX Carolina Connector terminal (CCX) is linking the Eastern part of the state to other key hubs in the US. 3PL providers local to Rocky Mount, like Kanban Logistics , can help shippers to do the same near the Connector.

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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. Historically, manufacturers utilized what’s now referred to as a “just in case” logistics model. What is a “just in time” delivery system?

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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. And we do it all from our strategic mid-Atlantic logistics campus to help you reach your customers swiftly from the East Coast.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the logistics industry are still being felt as we enter 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. 3PLs offer shared warehousing.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Supply chain disruptions have caused bottlenecks throughout the country. In this article, we’ll look at some of the ways that an East Coast 3PL can support these efforts, including container yard services. 3PL container yard services. 3PL container yard services. What other container services can a 3PL provide?

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A notable exception is the logistics industry, where warehousing and transportation operations were busier than ever. In this article, we’ll look at current warehousing trends and tell you why a North Carolina warehouse may make sense for your company. Support your supply chain with a NC warehouse. Across the U.S.,

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 29, 2021

The situation is summed up succinctly by Chris Caton of Prologis, one of the country’s largest logistics real estate firms. This low availability is due to a number of factors, including the rise of eCommerce that came with the COVID-19 pandemic, competition for warehouse space among giant retailers, and supply chain disruptions.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

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. Many 3PL providers, such as Kanban, are experts in kitting solutions. Optimize your supply chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

The logistics industry is changing fast. On today’s episode of The Logistics of Logistics Podcast, host Joe Lynch sits down with Courtney Muller. The Future of Logistics with Courtney Muller. Our topic is the future of logistics with my friend, Courtney Muller. Our topic is the future of logistics.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 27, 2021

A key question that logistics pros must consider is whether “normal” will look the same post-pandemic as it did before the virus. 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.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 9, 2020

For many shippers and manufacturers, warehouse staffing has long been a major supply chain challenge. In this article, we’ll examine 4 labor-related benefits that come with entrusting your warehousing operations to a third-party logistics provider (3PL). How 3PLs can help with warehouse staffing.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Food products require special care and handling across the entire supply chain. 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’?

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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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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 shared 3PL model.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2020

As a professor, advisor, and supply chain practitioner, Justin has helped supply chain and logistics companies gain a competitive advantage through sustainability. Sustainable Logistics involves examining the ecological, social, and financial impacts of logistics, transportation, and supply chain activities.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

When it comes to the pharmaceutical supply chain, safety is the name of the game. And perhaps no element of the supply chain is more integral to the safety of pharmaceutical products than the warehouse. This lot number allows 3PLs to quickly identify batches of items in the event of a recall. lot numbers).

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

If there is one word that supply chain professionals are tired of hearing, it’s “shortage.” In this article, we’ll take a closer look at warehouse space shortages: their causes, when we can expect them to subside, and how 3PLs can help. Their outlook is not what supply chain stakeholders are hoping to hear.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 27, 2022

When such shippers partner with 3PL providers that have rail siding at their warehouses, the process of using rail is even quicker and more efficient. At a warehouse with rail sidings, your 3PL provider can use the sidings to stage rolling stock that needs to be loaded or unloaded. appeared first on Kanban Logistics.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

While you can build and staff your own warehouse and perform these services yourself, more and more companies see the value in handing warehousing operations off to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Types of 3PL Warehousing. The dedicated 3PL model. The shared 3PL model. The DIY method. pick and pack).

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Advantages of the CSX Carolina Connector. There are supply chain logjams and disruptions from coast to coast, with containers tied up at seaports and rail terminals across the US. But, even though it’s rural, it’s not far from the supply chain action. Look no further than Kanban Logistics.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2020

To help you find your food logistics services expert, we’ve identified 5 key questions to ask your prospective partners. 5 questions to ask your food logistics services provider. 3PL acts as instructed by customer. Can your WMS handle ? But the system has to do what you need it to do. Recalled items are placed in hold location.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2021

The impacts of the warehouse labor shortage continue to be felt across the supply chain. According to a recent article in Supply Chain Dive , warehouse employment hit a new high in July. The bottom line is that we still have a much greater demand for warehouse workers than we do supply of available labor.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In this article, we explore outdoor warehouse storage and tell you what to look for in a 3PL that offers it. It means that the 3PL you’re working with has prepared space on its property to store certain types of products that can withstand the elements. What to look for in a 3PL that offers outdoor warehouse storage?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

is bringing a piece of its supply-chain operations in-house as the company reviews broader operations and management of its distribution.” an arm of XPO Logistics Inc.—into But the nature of logistics outsourcing is changing. As reported last week in the Wall Street Journal , “Ralph Lauren Corp.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Warehouse GMP guidelines help protect quality and potency of these products during key parts of the pharmaceutical supply chain. We’ll take a closer look at those guidelines in this article and tell you how your third-party logistics (3PL) partner can help. 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? tires or coffee).

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 26, 2020

North Carolina, the Tar Heel State. North Carolina is first in something else too: business. And, when a location is this good for business, it’s bound to be a great place for logistics as well. And, when a location is this good for business, it’s bound to be a great place for logistics as well.

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