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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice! Significance.

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Logistics helps North Carolina Reach CNBC Best State Status Again

Kanban Logistics

In this article, we’ll look at the characteristics that make the Tar Heel State number one for the second year in a row. Port infrastructure enhancements in recent years have included new neo-panamax cranes at the Port of Wilmington, new partnerships with major container shipping alliances and port renovations to accommodate larger ships.

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Lean on 3PL Cross Dock Freight Solutions During Peak Season

Kanban Logistics

Peak shipping season is now upon us and, as a shipper, your goods need to flow quickly to your retail partners. In this article, we’ll examine some of the key benefits of 3PL cross docking. For example, Kanban Logistics offers North Carolina cross docking services at our warehouse campuses east of Raleigh.

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SCRC Meeting – Tom Linton’s “Supply Chain Eight” and Golden Winged Warblers : Questions Every New CSCO Should Ask Their CEO

NC State SCRC

You can either ship it by boat from China (30 days) or by plane (FedEx). To summarize, Tom discussed something he observed on a drive from Asheville to Raleigh, on the way to the conference. There is a higher cost of doing the latter, but can it be weighed off against the utility of having those goods earlier?

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Advantages of Basing Your Distribution Center in North Carolina

Kanban Logistics

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. These cranes enable the port to handle vessels that carry up to 14,000 TEUs and have the ability to unload two ships at the same time.

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We Need Supply Chain Immunity, not Resiliency: A Position Paper

NC State SCRC

After all, supply chain management is about getting things moving, and that applies not only to roads, airports, and ships, but to how we think about getting things to people. In this article we review the first, and address the second in detail. 2] However, is resilience really the right context here? 1] Sheffi, Y (2005).