Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2021

At Kanban Logistics, we’ve been following every development of the CSX Intermodal terminal in North Carolina (also known as the “Carolina Connector”) since the original plans were unveiled back in 2016. What is the CSX Intermodal North Carolina terminal? Intermodal rail volumes continue to rise.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 28, 2020

In uncertain times, companies will do all they can to keep their supply chains moving while reducing costs. One effective way to accomplish both is to import products from overseas and warehouse them within a U.S. Many companies turned to FTZs to help minimize the financial impact of these tariffs. What are foreign trade zones?

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2023

If you’re outgrowing your current warehousing partner or are ready to make the leap from DIY to a more robust operation, 3PL outsourcing may be the answer. In this article, we’ll tell you a little about what a 3PL warehousing operation looks like and give you 5 benefits that an outsourced 3PL relationship can have for your business.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In addition to standard warehousing operations, your third-party logistics (3PL) provider may be able to handle additional value-added services. With these services, your 3PL partner can perform – within the warehouse – many services that go beyond basic pick, pack and ship. The carrier is not a preferred logistics partner.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Across the country, warehousing vacancy rates are historically low, and lease prices are historically high. 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. North Carolina Warehousing Capacity in the Metro Areas.

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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 fact, the eCommerce boom of 2020 has made warehousing harder to come by than any time in recent memory. What’s happening in warehousing? What’s happening in warehousing? Across the U.S.,

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Working with an ISO 9001-certified 3PL logistics provider for your warehousing operations can offer several advantages for your business. When a 3PL warehouse provider is ISO 9001-certified, it shows an organization-wide commitment to quality and continuous improvement. There are 21,769 standards.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

I have yet to jump on the metaverse bandwagon, but I see more and more companies offering “virtual experiences” to the masses. And now, more companies are trying to use the metaverse to make interactions as lifelike as possible. And now on to this week’s logistics news. percent) and transportation and warehousing (5.3

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

When evaluating the 3PL provider in charge of your pharmaceutical distribution warehouse, safety is the name of the game. Key pharmaceutical distribution warehouse questions to ask a 3PL. Most 3PLs will use their warehouse management systems (WMS) to segregate products within the pharmaceutical distribution warehouse.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2023

If you’re looking for warehouse space in North Carolina, as well as associates to staff that space, you are likely to be met with challenges. In this article, we’ll take a look at the current state of logistics in North Carolina, specifically warehouse space vacancy rates and available labor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Cardinal Health started air delivery of pharmaceutical products and medical supplies via Zipline drone in North Carolina. The company flew its first commercial deliveries on June 22 with an initial 16-nautical-mile flight. Amazon plans two Prime shopping events this year.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the struggle to find warehouse workers had been a common theme in the logistics world. Now, instead of a mad scramble to hire, many warehousing companies are letting associates go. Many companies are continuing to lay off warehouse associates.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 30, 2022

Months of uncertainty about solar panel logistics in the US came to an end recently as the US government declared a 24-month tariff exemption for solar panels imported from Southeast Asian countries. In this article, we’ll examine what happened, what it means for importers, and how a third-party logistics (3PL) company can help.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 27, 2022

When such shippers partner with 3PL providers that have rail siding at their warehouses, the process of using rail is even quicker and more efficient. At a warehouse with rail sidings, your 3PL provider can use the sidings to stage rolling stock that needs to be loaded or unloaded. 5 Reasons to Use a Warehouse with Rail Siding.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 29, 2021

For companies within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, the pandemic has further highlighted the importance of supply chain visibility. In this article, we’ll examine the role that third-party logistics (3PL) companies can play in providing this visibility. The coronavirus has taught us all many valuable lessons.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

There are labor shortages, driver shortages, equipment shortages, and warehouse space shortages from coast to coast. 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. CSCMP panel has unwelcome warehouse space shortage outlook.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2021

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the logistics industry are still being felt as we enter 2021. One of these effects is an increased demand for warehousing space that will make it harder to find space of your own and will also ensure that you pay more for the space you do find. 3PLs offer shared warehousing.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Logistics sustainability has transformed from a niche concern to a central business imperative. Third-party logistics (3PL) providers like Kanban Logistics that are ISO 9001 certified for quality management excellence may also be uniquely qualified to help you meet your sustainability initiatives. Here’s how.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

Hershey Chief Executive Officer Michele Buck said those issues, along with the company’s focus on meeting demand during non-holiday periods, would lead to a likely shortage during Halloween, but added that sales will still top last year. The company is relying on price increases to boost growth. Apparently, warehouses are full.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

And perhaps no element of the supply chain is more integral to the safety of pharmaceutical products than the warehouse. 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Even worse, I work for a company who makes solutions to help companies solve these kinds of problems, which I listen, speak and write about for a living! Multiple calls only muddied the waters, but a few things became clear: inventory was in the warehouse, but my order for it was stuck. I should have known better.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2021

If your company is looking for warehousing space, you may be able to scout both inside and outside the facility, depending on your products. Some warehouses have the ability to store certain products outside of the warehouse but within the same secure warehousing campus. What is outdoor warehouse storage?

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 29, 2021

If you’re struggling to find available warehouse space for your products, you’re not alone. Space availability is at an all-time low as both B2C and B2B companies compete for facilities across the country. This includes small companies as well as monoliths like Amazon and Walmart. Available warehouse space at a glance.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Warehouse GMP guidelines help protect quality and potency of these products during key parts of the pharmaceutical supply chain. We’ll take a closer look at those guidelines in this article and tell you how your third-party logistics (3PL) partner can help. What are warehouse GMP guidelines? Education of associates.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2022

The logistics industry is changing fast. On today’s episode of The Logistics of Logistics Podcast, host Joe Lynch sits down with Courtney Muller. The Future of Logistics with Courtney Muller. Our topic is the future of logistics with my friend, Courtney Muller. Manifest is owned by a company called Connectiv.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

What is inbound logistics? 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. What is inbound logistics? 3PL inbound logistics services.

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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. The overall rise in container volumes is also aided by another logistics enhancement in the state. Continued North Carolina logistics enhancements.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 12, 2022

If your company is looking for a North Carolina warehouse to rent, you may be surprised to find ultra-low vacancy rates and stiff competition for availability. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at warehousing availability within the state and how a 3PL can help. The continued popularity of North Carolina.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2020

If you’re looking for a warehousing provider to store your food products, you’re looking for more than storage space – you’re looking for an expert that will protect the integrity of your products. To help you find your food logistics services expert, we’ve identified 5 key questions to ask your prospective partners.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2021

The impacts of the warehouse labor shortage continue to be felt across the supply chain. The need for warehouse labor is greater than ever, but there just haven’t been enough workers to meet the demand. Current state of warehouse labor shortage. Current state of warehouse labor shortage. First the good news.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The modern warehouse offers much more than basic storage. While you can build and staff your own warehouse and perform these services yourself, more and more companies see the value in handing warehousing operations off to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Types of 3PL Warehousing. The DIY method.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 27, 2021

A key question that logistics pros must consider is whether “normal” will look the same post-pandemic as it did before the virus. As your company finds its new normal, outsourcing logistics operations to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can remove many of the current headaches you’re likely to encounter.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 17, 2023

Historically, manufacturers utilized what’s now referred to as a “just in case” logistics model. Additionally, the manufacturer’s logistics costs can be significantly reduced as space and labor costs are typically lower at an off-site warehouse (such as that of a 3PL) than they would be at the manufacturing plant.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the dynamic world of eCommerce fulfillment, pick and pack services play a pivotal role in ensuring that products move seamlessly from the warehouse to a customer’s mailbox. Picking: The First Step The picking phase involves selecting items from the warehouse shelves to fulfill customer orders.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Nowhere are these changes more evident than in warehousing. The warehouse, a mainstay of supply chains, is getting a makeover as retailers move closer to customers so they can fulfill buyers’ unquenchable thirst for instant gratification. Adapting existing stores to function as warehouses is another example.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

When it comes to warehousing, many companies eventually outgrow the “do it yourself” model and choose to hand the reins over to a third-party logistics (3PL) professional. What’s important to understand, however, is that many 3PLs are capable of a wide array of warehouse services in addition to the basics. The DIY method.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 27, 2023

Some companies use cross docking services as part of their regular operations mix, while others turn to cross docking only when necessary. For just about any company, however, there are multiple scenarios in which cross docking can bolster your supply chain. Here are some of the most common: Your delivery is going to be early or late.

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