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. The transportation team supports 13 production facilities.

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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. North Carolina also has plenty of room to expand.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2021

Business Facilities magazine has named North Carolina its “2020 State of the Year.” The magazine has given this award each year since 2007, and this was the first year that North Carolina took home the prize. In a separate article , BF ranks U.S. Why is NC the best state for business? OTR within one business day).

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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. Transportation services. Such services include drayage , in which your 3PL receives your containers at the port and transports them to its warehouse for storage or to the final destination.

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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. Example: reducing water usage by installing low-flow toilets and sinks in your office.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2022

Functional transportation is incredibly important for anyone, but it is also a very expensive risk. 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.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In this article, we’ll identify and define the most common value-added warehousing services that a 3PL provider may perform. For example, Kanban’s distribution campus in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is served by CSX rail. They can then be unloaded directly into the warehouse before heading back out.

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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. Finished units are sent back to Kanban for storage and order fulfillment.

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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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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 26, 2020

North Carolina, the Tar Heel State. North Carolina is first in something else too: business. In this article, we’ll examine the business and logistics characteristics of the state and explore the advantages your operation can enjoy by locating your distribution centers in North Carolina.

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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

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In this article, we’ll look at some of the ways that an East Coast 3PL can support these efforts, including container yard services. Drayage is the process of transporting a shipping container over the road from a port (e.g., Kanban Logistics offers over 1 million square feet of warehousing space in Eastern North Carolina.

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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. Drayage services – such as those of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider – transport the products from the port directly to an FTZ warehouse.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 21, 2022

Another case involved the California Department of Transportation and an investigation that led to a plea agreement for a conspiracy to thwart the competitive bidding process when co-conspirators submitted inflated bids in exchange for kickbacks to a government official.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

In this article, we’ll look at some of these value-added services so you can find a 3PL with the capabilities that matter most to your business. As we discussed in our “3PL warehousing 101” article, there are three basic types of warehousing available to you. Some might surprise you. Recap: basic warehouse services. The DIY method.

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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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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

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In this article, we’ll examine some of the key benefits of 3PL cross docking. With traditional retail arrangements, your trucks pick up product from a warehouse and transport the product to a retailer DC at a designated appointment time. Lean on Kanban Logistics for North Carolina cross dock freight solutions.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Con-way Truckload and Con-way Multimodal Join Forces to Launch New Intermodal Service for North America. CombineNet and Transplace Extend Partnership in Delivering Advanced Transportation Procurement Solution to North America. As I stated back in December , in response to a Reuters article highlighting how U.S.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 29, 2024

Major carriers like CMA CGM, COSCO, and Evergreen have declared that their liability ends upon the cargo’s arrival at an alternate port, while Maersk has taken a different route, offering to redirect shipments to nearby ports and facilitate land transportation to the intended destinations. How Can Kanban Help? Cross docking services.

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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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USC Consulting Group

AUGUST 11, 2020

However, as researchers point out in a recent article, heightened demand for paper products is poised to continue for the foreseeable future, a reality that will force manufacturers and shippers to optimize their supply chains if they are to satisfy the long term surge in demand. Paper use up dramatically.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2020

In this article, we’ll examine the solar panel warehouse services a 3PL can offer. Transportation services. Such services include drayage , in which your 3PL receives your containers at the port and transports them to its warehouse for storage or to the final destination. 3PL solar panel warehouse services. Rail transloading.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 14, 2022

In this article, we’ll look at services that your 3PL can perform both inside and outside of the warehouse. Transportation services. Such services include drayage , in which your 3PL receives your containers at the port and transports them to its warehouse for storage or to the final destination.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

According to an article published in FreightWaves , “ Tender volumes are racing to the upside and are tracking positive year-over-year in May, albeit off of a depressed 2019 comparison. Transportation?could Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa.?? . North Carolina ? . North Dakota ?

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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. When it comes to the pharmaceutical supply chain, safety is the name of the game. Education of associates.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In this article, we’ll examine all that 3PL warehousing entails, while helping you find a 3PL partner that’s right for your business. These include transportation management systems (TMS); eCommerce platforms such as Amazon, Shopify and Magento; and carrier portals (e.g., Transportation requirements. Types of 3PL Warehousing.

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Tompkins Blog

APRIL 23, 2014

the popular gas station and convenience store chain, announced last year its plans to build a manufacturing and distribution center in Burlington, North Carolina. This recent Times-News article describes the campus design, which will include a Sheetz Bros. Sheetz Inc., They officially broke ground last summer.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 21, 2018

Those are valid concerns; however, in this article, I want to focus on the brighter side of AI. AI systems will help manage traffic, improve public transportation, monitor water systems and electrical grids, and assist law enforcement. In Transportation. Driverless cars are being pursued by every major automobile manufacturer.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Many of the states affected contained key ports and supply destinations, as well as transportation and logistics hubs. of east coast and Gulf of Mexico imports in September, according to an article from the Business Information Industry Association. These ports accounted for 18.3% container import shipments and 49.8%

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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. De Bernardini writes, “The use of drones has already significantly modified the supply chain in areas and markets where transportation was a critical bottleneck. And truck platooning is being experimented with in North Carolina.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

I’m based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, which is a beautiful part of the country. I saw an article where somebody made the point that the data age or the information age is over. The logistics and transportation people are outside of that conversation. Our headquarter is based out of New Jersey.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 21, 2022

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. In this article, we’ll look at the CNBC recognition and explain why logisticians love to call the Tar Heel State home. CNBC Ranks North Carolina #1.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The CSX intermodal terminal in North Carolina – Rocky Mount, NC to be exact – has created a splash among manufacturers in the region. In this article, we’ll tell you about the recent award the Terminal has received as well as everything you need to know about the intermodal facility. More awards for North Carolina logistics.

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