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Turn to a 3PL to support intermodal rail transport in North Carolina

Kanban Logistics

These issues include diminished trucking capacity due to the driver shortage and a substantial increase in spot rates for the capacity that does exist. A new intermodal rail terminal in North Carolina. Chief among these shippers are manufacturing companies that are calling North Carolina home in greater numbers.

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Going Off the Beaten Path for North Carolina Warehousing Capacity

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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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What is Supply Chain Visibility and Why Isn’t It Enough?

Logistics Viewpoints

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. Supply chain visibility often means “where’s my stuff,” or the ability to trace parts in transit from the manufacturer to the final destination. What is supply chain visibility? Agility to act on transparency.

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Better Ways to Address Trade-Offs with Supply Chain Optimization

Logistics Viewpoints

Malcolm McLean, a trucker from North Carolina, was tired of waiting. Operational innovations like the invention of containers led to the huge growth in global value chains, and today 95% of manufactured goods move on ships. Why supply chain optimization matters. If you’re a business leader, why do you care about better math?

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Vaccinating the Supply Chain with Andrew Kelley

The Logistics of Logistics

Andrew is the Chief Commercial Officer at BoxLock , a company that facilitates secure vaccine transfer for biotechs, manufacturers, labs, hospitals, and clinics. Some of the top concerns are: Distribution capacity to move the vaccine from production facilities to clinics, hospitals, and doctors’ offices. About Andrew Kelley.

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Supply Chain Heroes: Stories of Innovation in Support of COVID-19

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From suits to PPE gowns and masks, from baby wipes to disinfectant wipes, from food service to grocery to food & beverages manufacturers, companies around the world are stepping up to contribute and serve where they can. We encourage you to read their inspirational stories and share them with your networks. Rockline Europe.

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Toyota Changes Supply Strategy for New Battery Facility

Supply Chain Matters

This week, global automaker Toyota indicated that the company would nearly double its investment in a planned battery production facility being constructed in the state of North Carolina. Production within this facility is scheduled to begin in 2025 with a capacity of 30 gigawatts-hours of batteries annually.