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Logistics helps North Carolina Reach CNBC Best State Status Again

Kanban Logistics

Prime East Coast location: North Carolina sits in the middle of the East Coast, midway between Miami and Boston, with easy access to several vital interstate highways like I-95, I-85, and I-40. It contains multiple freight rail systems and is also home to seaports in Wilmington and Morehead City as well as two inland ports.

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Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?

Talking Logistics

With Black Friday on the horizon, consumer goods of all kinds are making their way from manufacturers to distribution centers and retail locations across the country. But while we are in the midst of a season notorious for a spike in cargo thefts , there are a few precautions you can take to protect your freight.

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7 Advantages of a North Carolina Logistics Hub

Kanban Logistics

The cost and quality of life advantages are attracting many companies looking to establish manufacturing and logistics operations here. North Carolina sits smack in the middle of the East Coast, midway between Miami and Boston, with easy access to several vital interstate highways like I-95, I-85, and I-40. Central Location.

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President Andrew Lynch On What We Must Do To Create Nationally Secure And Resilient Supply Chains

Zipline Logistics

So, what must manufacturers and policymakers do to ensure that we have secure and resilient supply chains? I graduated from Miami University and fell completely backward into logistics. CPU is an alluring logistics option in which your customer picks up your freight for you. I grew up in Cincinnati as one of five kids.

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Capacity Crunch Factors: What Causes a Capacity Crunch?

GlobalTranz

Sudden growth in the stock market means increases in manufacturing and commerce across the country, and as a result, shippers will have more product to move. Increased Market Stamina Contributes to Capacity Crunch Factors. The stock market also plays a role in contributing to a capacity crunch.

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The Logistics of Fidget Spinners: Amazon vs Alibaba

Freightos

Digital channels may spell trouble for traditional retailers but it also represents evolution, giving Asian and Indian manufacturers a global reach. Riding this wave were droves of Chinese or Indian manufacturers that can now tap into digital platforms to source, import and sell directly to SMBs or consumers online. The Alibaba Method.

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Flatbed rates move lower, but they're still pretty high

DAT Solutions

That pipe is manufactured almost entirely of imported steel. DAT load boards provide the largest and most trusted digital freight marketplace in the trucking industry, with more than 270 million load and truck posted annually, plus insights into current spot market and contract rates based on $57 billion in real transactions.