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Why 3PL outsourcing for warehousing operations makes sense

Kanban Logistics

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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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. 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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3PL Warehousing 101

Kanban Logistics

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. In this article, we’ll examine all that 3PL warehousing entails, while helping you find a 3PL partner that’s right for your business.

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What to Look for in a Food Logistics Services Warehouse

Kanban Logistics

WMS systems are quite expensive on their own (sometimes reaching into the six figures), so utilizing the WMS of a 3PL is a great way to enjoy modern warehouse functionality without an immense price tag. Custom reporting of the metrics important to your business. 3PL acts as instructed by customer. UCC-128 label support.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 18-22, 2013)

Talking Logistics

transport companies are cashing in on the Mexico trade boom, if you are a 3PL or transportation company and you’re not involved in cross-border shipping with Mexico, then you are missing out on a growing business. As I stated back in December , in response to a Reuters article highlighting how U.S.

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Logistics helps North Carolina Rank #1 State for Business

Kanban Logistics

North Carolina has again been recognized as the “Best State for Business.” And factors related to logistics in North Carolina are a big part of the reason. CNBC Ranks North Carolina #1. North Carolina is no stranger to a number-one ranking. Logistics in North Carolina at a Glance.