Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As your business grows, a North Carolina logistics hub could make sense for many reasons. The cost and quality of life advantages are attracting many companies looking to establish manufacturing and logistics operations here. North Carolina’s value as a logistics hub is no small reason why. Lower logistics costs.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

Transportation has followed the same evolutionary pattern, moving upstream from day-to-day freight transactions to an integral component of top-level corporate planning and procurement strategy. It is easy to understand why strategy is often set aside to meet immediate needs of getting product shipped out the door.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 2, 2018

Today, we conclude our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation , Freight. This year, most were interested in staying ahead of trends -especially those effecting inbound freight and freight claims.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

I’m at Heathrow airport waiting to board my flight back to Boston, which is delayed by over an hour so far. Amazon Looking to License or Acquire Freight-Management Technology (WSJ-sub. Kewill Introduces SOLAS-Compliant Freight Forwarding Solution by Integrating INTTRA eVGM Service. E-Commerce Drives Surge in U.S.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

Rapid temperature cycling due to crazy Boston weather. In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… BluJay Solutions Acquires Leading Mobility Solutions Provider Blackbay. World-Class Logistics Solutions providers MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Announce Integration Partnership.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2017

Shippers looking to make structural improvements within their logistics operations often immediately turn to more significant changes such as implementing new technology solutions or redesigning their distribution network in order to see the best return. Do you have a resilient and “stress-able” routing guide?

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 14, 2022

You then manage your warehouse yourself or hire a third-party logistics (3PL) provider to staff it and run it for you (i.e., At Kanban Logistics , located in Eastern North Carolina, we have a third option that is a rarity in the current market. This can include involving Kanban in your day-to-day logistics operations or going it alone.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

In April of 2005, just a month after completing my first half marathon (and vowing I would never run a full marathon in my life), I went to the finish line at the Boston Marathon and saw Team Hoyt for the first time. Team Hoyt became a fixture at the Boston Marathon, completing the race 32 times, while running another 40 marathons as well.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

“All great enterprises are about logistics. Not genius or inspiration or flights of imagination, skill or cunning, but logistics.” — Tom McCarthy. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. A decade back these developments in logistics might have seemed impossible.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

UPS Freight, has started to empty its network of freight and is refusing inbound shipments with delivery dates after November 8, 2018, reports William B. The actions taken by UPS will place a considerable burden on LTL shippers, and it is essential to understand what this move means for the shipper that routinely uses UPS Freight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 28, 2022

Ortiz was a larger-than-life figure in the Boston sports scene for 14 years, with more memorable moments than anyone other baseball player I can think of. And of course, there was his famous speech following the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, where he declared “this is our f—— city and nobody is going to dictate our freedom.”

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 28, 2014

The personal protective equipment (PPE) – shipped by our team of doctors and logisticians in Boston [1] – is destined for the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Liberia, which will then distribute supplies to locations at the front lines of the health crisis such as JFK Memorial Hospital in Monrovia. And here is the rub.

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Freight Plus

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

"Am I paying too much for my inbound freight?" - John C. While most companies keep a tight handle on their outbound freight as well as their commercial invoice costs, inbound freight is often overlooked. Here are 6 Ways To Lower Your Inbound Logistics Cost. Granby, CT. Clean data capture. Clean data capture.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Thoma Bravo has other noted investments in supply chain tech providers, including end-to-end transportation and logistics provider project 44 and aerospace industry Cloud platform provider Exostar. Trimble to Acquire Transporeon in the Logistics and Transportation Technology Segment. Locus Robotics Raises an Additional $117 Million.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

And, according to a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study, 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. Natural gas and oil expenses contribute to extreme cost disparities in shipping from Asia to the U.S., for example, compared to shipping state-to-state. Premium freight capacity improves.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

For example, the China-owned COSCO and China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) have confirmed their merger. The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. The post 6 Things to Consider as You Plan Your 2016 Budget appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news: McDonald’s is testing a new drive-thru concept. Amazon showed off its next-generation drone at a recent event near Boston to highlight the future of delivery. The post This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. The largest U.S.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

This news comes after WI city and local government bought out local homeowners via eminent domain, according to Freight Waves. The firm has partnered with Hong Kong based Kerry Logistics and CargoSmart. Uber Freight sourcing truckers to rate shippers. This week in "Where's my freight?!". according to Trucks.com.

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Freight Plus

MARCH 14, 2019

British Navy saves 27 aboard doomed cargo ship. The ship ultimately sank to a depth of 2,800 miles. Lanes from Dallas to Los Angeles, Memphis to Atlanta, and Philly to Boston all gained ground. Meanwhile, in this week's, "Where's my freight?!". or simply search your favorite podcast player for Consulting Logistics!

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2021

In this article, we’ll examine the reasons why the Tar Heel state is considered the best state for business, while looking at the role that logistics plays in this designation. The best state for business…and logistics? To us at Kanban Logistics, it never comes as a surprise when North Carolina is ranked as a great state for business.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 19, 2017

The weather finally warmed up in Boston, although temperatures in the 90s so early in the season is not what I had hoped for. Now, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Descartes Acquires ShipRush. Uber Freight launches to connect truck drivers with available shipments (TechCrunch).

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 15, 2021

The day before I traveled to Boston, I spoke to a client. Today’s supply chains assume that logistics is readily available. The rude awakening is that Supply Chain Leaders have no ability to manage logistics as a constraint. Our logistics systems are inadequate for what we are going to experience in the coming months.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 30, 2018

Logistics have always been data driven. Historically, logistics data can be found on cuneiform tablets, pieces of parchment, and paper. Blockchain will certainly help logistics operations in a number of ways; but, digital data already available can also help. Complexity adds another layer of difficulty to the logistics picture.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 2016

Today marks the three-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, a sad and scary day, especially those of us living in the Boston area. Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon ‘in talks over Hahn Airport base’ ( Lloyd’s Loading List ). Paragon Software Systems updates PC*MILER interface.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2016

For example, the China-owned COSCO and China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) have confirmed their merger. The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. Since 2009, ocean carriers have faced many uncertainties—and they’re expected to continue for the foreseeable future.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

I was in Orlando, Florida this week moderating workshops for a logistics service provider client. I was hoping for 70F+ weather, but even Florida fell victim to the Polar Vortex, with temperatures only in the 50s (which felt tropical, nonetheless, compared to Chicago and Boston). Uber Freight: Transportation Facility Brand Managers.

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Freight Plus

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

"Am I paying too much for my inbound freight?" While most companies keep a tight handle on their outbound freight as well as their commercial invoice costs, inbound freight is often overlooked. While freight may represent a relatively small percentage of the invoice cost, it may be a significant percentage of the margin.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Beagen and Joe Lynch discuss big changes at the port brought on by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA 2022). In the podcast interview, Lauren and Joe discuss the big changes at the port – changes brought on by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA 2022). The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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GTG Technology Group

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Container Shipping Overcapacity Expected to Increase. The container overcapacity that has caused international shipping rates to plummet is forecast to continue through the fourth quarter and into next year. Capacity is the greatest load ships can contain. Overcapacity is the opposite, with more available ships than freight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2024

It easily surpassed the previous record holder, Boston Dynamics’ Atlas, which lagged behind at a steady 5.59 And now on to this week’s logistics news. commercial truck fleet would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a new report from Roland Berger released today by the Clean Freight Coalition.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 26, 2020

And, when a location is this good for business, it’s bound to be a great place for logistics as well. 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. in terms of favorable business costs.

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 16, 2018

It’s no secret that this has been a challenging year for ground freight. Are you doing all you can to ensure efficient shipping over the road? The first step to knowing you are making the right decisions with your freight is understanding the impact mode can make on cost, speed, and risk. The trucking. WHY THEY ARE DIFFERENT.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Focussing on lowering logistics costs by coordinating time charters or invest in joint shipping lines to capture ship-owner returns. Working closely with partners can help mitigate some risk and avoid disruptions / obstacles to logistics. A stepping-stone to increasing Company integration. Dr Shereen Nassar.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Remembering 9/11 seems more important to me, even if it doesn’t directly relate to supply chain and logistics. Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… XPO Logistics to Acquire Con-way. DAT Solutions Launches Freight Market Analytics Service. Toys R Us lowers free shipping limit for online orders.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Ocean’s biggest shipping lines are buying planes. Hasbro raising toy prices due to shipping costs. SNAP customers in Boston can use EBT cards for online groceries. The company expects more “challenges with freight costs and input costs for the better part of this year.”

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Cathy Roberson

JUNE 6, 2022

According to its website, the boot-strapped tech startup offers same-day delivery, ship from store and distribution centers, curbside and in-store pickups, and post-purchase customer experience. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, as well as a monthly podcast on Air Cargo World.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 19, 2022

We help shippers, carriers, 3PLs, and logistics service providers actively track their shipments so that they arrive on time and in full because it’s all about getting all your stuff on time, not busted up, late, and lost. You’re a Boston guy, right? I am a Boston guy. Where are you calling from? Number one, yes.

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