Kanban Logistics

MAY 28, 2020

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at FTZs: what they are, how they could benefit your company, and why North Carolina just may be the perfect place to locate one. Operating a Foreign Trade Zone within North Carolina. location to operate an FTZ: North Carolina. What are foreign trade zones?

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Not surprisingly, 2020 was a bumpy year for North Carolina imports and exports. In this article, we’ll look at some of the things that these ports are doing to improve operational capabilities to support business now and in the future. These enhancements will support visits from larger Post-Panamax ships.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2021

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the current state of intermodal rail and tell you how a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can support companies that take advantage of this mode of transport. According to an article in Logistics Management , intermodal rail volumes are up in the first nine months of 2021 as compared to 2020.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

of east coast and Gulf of Mexico imports in September, according to an article from the Business Information Industry Association. Lowe’s also had distribution centers in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina with extra supplies ready and waiting. These ports accounted for 18.3% container import shipments and 49.8%

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Just last week, my colleague Clint Reiser wrote an article about the top logistics and supply chain conferences to attend in 2024. For those of you that were unable to attend, this article will provide a thorough second-hand experience of a day at this expansive exhibit.

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SCM Research

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

I spent the last couple of days at North Carolina State University to work on a joint research project with my good friend Robert Handfield.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 5, 2020

The Nonwovens Institute in the North Carolina State College of Textiles has stepped in to convert much of its equipment over to production of a new material that involves just a single ply mask, an important innovation that will allow the team to begin production of massive amounts of materials for masks.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 11, 2017

Besides Texas—Toyota’s new North American headquarters—other states on the companies’ shortlist are Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina, WSJ reported, citing unnamed sources familiar with the potential investment. We do have supply lines in the U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Dr. Goldston is the author of multiple peer-reviewed journal articles on supply chain management and emerging technologies, of Critical Success Factors in ERP Implementations and is a five-time TEDx speaker.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 13, 2021

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at these Port volumes and how they tie into logistics infrastructure enhancements within North Carolina. According to an article in WilmingtonBiz , March saw a record-setting 18,782 container moves at the Port of Wilmington. Continued North Carolina logistics enhancements.

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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. If your company is looking for a new warehouse footprint, you would do well to consider North Carolina. North Carolina also has plenty of room to expand.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

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. But there may be more to it than you realize. Putting it all together: a case study.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2022

North Carolina is a great place to look for a vehicle. – North Carolina: $1,018/yr average. ADESA owns over 75 auction sites within North America, and has even expanded overseas to the UK in 2016. Buy a car article and permission to publish here provided by Lily Moore. – Wisconsin:998/yr average.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Through a process developed by North Carolina State University professor Robert Handfield, a review is conducted of publicly available information, as well as interviews and surveys of corporate procurement specialists. Metrics related to spend management, category management, strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

In today’s “Ripped from the Headlines” segment, I revisit these trends through the lens of recent news articles. Based on recent news articles, it seems like the practice of squeezing suppliers continues. Ralph Lauren to Bring Management of Distribution Site In-House (WSJ- sub. an arm of XPO Logistics Inc.—into

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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. A recent article in Freight Waves shows that, while pharmaceutical companies have largely been buttoned up in terms of supply chain visibility, their healthcare counterparts have been slow to adopt visibility measures.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps Base in North Carolina, was recently hit with the largest environmental disaster in its history when toxic water was discovered in wells throughout the base. Water contamination article and permission to publish here provided by Daniyal Pervez. What to Do in an Accident with a Commercial Vehicle!

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

As I stated back in December , in response to a Reuters article highlighting how U.S. There are still plenty of problems to fix, but our roads and bridges aren’t crumbling,” said David Hartgen, lead author of the Reason Foundation report and emeritus professor of transportation at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2022

While this isn’t shocking in major hubs like Los Angeles/Long Beach and New York/New Jersey, it’s much less expected in states like North Carolina. In this article, we’ll take a look at North Carolina warehousing capacity and tell you why a more rural location may be right for your business.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2022

In this article, we’ll look at an exciting new development in the growth of North Carolina’s rail infrastructure: a new intermodal terminal at the Port of Wilmington. According to Port City Daily , North Carolina has been awarded $60.2 Turn to a North Carolina 3PL for intermodal distribution.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 8, 2013

Recent statements from a New York Times article show that Germany is the envy of Europe for economic reasons as well. One small step we will be talking about more on this blog will be the introduction of a new BVL chapter for logistics in the North Carolina region.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

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. Located in Eastern North Carolina, Kanban Logistics is a pharmaceutical warehousing provider that goes the extra mile to protect your products.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

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. A recent DC Velocity article summarized the perspectives of real estate executives at the recent Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) Edge conference.

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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. At Kanban Logistics, for instance, our distribution campus in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is served by CSX rail. Solar panel logistics in the US: recent events.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 16, 2022

In this article, we’ll examine how Kanban does just that. We are fortunate to have the North Carolina Department of Emergency Management as one of our warehousing tenants. To learn more about Kanban and how an Eastern North Carolina logistics hub can benefit your business, contact us today. Before the storm.

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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.” In this article, we’ll examine order fulfillment minimums and explain how to best navigate them. These minimum requirements can be a non-starter for smaller companies just ramping up their volumes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

I saw an article, but I sent him a message on LinkedIn. 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. He’s the EVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Article Summary. In America, for example, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill decided mid-August, 2020, a week after classes had begun, to cancel in-person education when 177 students were isolated after coronavirus testing. The COVID-19 pandemic has wrought staggering changes in higher education around the world.

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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. According to a recent article in Logistics Management , manufacturing activity continued to grow in August.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 26, 2018

Yet, more and more articles address the topic of digital disruption and see it as an opportunity. And truck platooning is being experimented with in North Carolina. Disruption is generally anathema in supply chain circles. Digital disruption is about interrupting business models or entire economic sectors. Blockchain.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 24, 2020

Mr. Blevins studied industrial engineering at North Carolina State, and grew up near Jefferson, NC in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Today’s WSJ front page shares the important role of one of Apple’s top senior executives who runs much of the procurement and supply chain activity for Apple – Tony Blevins.

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

But, in this article, our focus for supply chain compliance touches on the importance of barcode and labeling requirements. North Carolina. North Dakota. South Carolina. It’s one of our top six trends we’re following in 2019, and we have decades of experience in this area. What’s in a barcode? Massachusetts.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2021

In this article, we’ll look at where the shortage currently stands and what you can expect in the future. According to a recent article in Supply Chain Dive , warehouse employment hit a new high in July. At Kanban Logistics, an Eastern-North-Carolina-based 3PL provider, we take pride in our low employee turnover rates.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 29, 2021

In this article, we’ll take a look at the current warehousing landscape and what you can do to secure storage for your products. A recent article in CNBC looks at the current warehousing landscape in the U.S. Space availability is at an all-time low as both B2C and B2B companies compete for facilities across the country.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 11, 2021

In this article, we’ll check in with the Port of Virginia and see why it may be an ideal East Coast destination for your overseas imports. According to a recent article from the American Journal of Transportation , the Port saw container volumes decline substantially in early 2020 due to the pandemic.

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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. Located in Eastern North Carolina, Kanban Logistics’ warehouse campuses offer over 1 million square feet of warehouse space – and even more space outside. What is outdoor warehouse storage?

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

According to a November 2022 article in The Wall Street Journal , warehousing providers cut 20,000 jobs between September and October 2022. We have nearly 2 million square feet of prime warehousing space in Eastern North Carolina, midway between Boston and Miami. The job cuts soon followed.

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