Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 10, 2022

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos boldly declared nearly nine years ago that in just a few years, last mile drones would be delivering packages across the country to customer’s front doors. However, more and more companies are exploring the use of last mile drones, hoping to bring down the cost of deliveries while improving customer service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Months went by, but we were in the thick of the pandemic, with global supply chains under immense pressure, so I just assumed materials shortages were to blame. I should have known better. I work in supply chain. What was the problem? I ordered a table online without checking reviews sufficiently.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With this information, are you any closer to knowing what to do about it, or have you just enriched your ability to admire your problem and see it close up? In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. Agility to act on transparency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2022

In times that continue to defy our ability to predict them, the words of famous statistician George Box have never been more right: “All models are wrong, but some are useful.” Leaders want planners to use the forecasts the software “box” generates and focus their time on the exceptions to increase the efficiency of the process.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

Malcolm McLean, a trucker from North Carolina, was tired of waiting. A plan is a point in time, so any solution must be paired with agility to adjust when the inevitable changes occur. Supply chain optimization has also improved in significant ways that can address these trade-offs better than before.

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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. Kitting services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

I’m sure of this: achieving antifragility in a time of polycrisis cannot be done with outdated, manual systems and processes. A polycrisis may not be able to be prevented or predicted, but we can be prepared by getting better each time. And the true secret sauce to excellence is to fold in systems thinking and organizational learning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This averted disruption is just one recent example of the impact of a labor shortage on supply chain planning and execution. What almost cost $2B a day and more than 700,000 jobs in the US alone, but would have led to global reverberations? LinkedIn reported earlier this year that supply chain turnover was up 28%. Help me grow in my career.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Just as the saguaro is both nursed by and supports life in its ecosystem, it behooves supply chains to invest in their ecosystems, both suppliers and employees. It may feel like stormy times for supply chain right now, but not all rain is bad. Invest in your ecosystem. cm) in its first ten years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

Having an effective supply chain practice has always been a difficult balancing act, even in relatively stable times. In addition, from an operational perspective, supply chain executives saw on-time delivery as the highest priority, whereas procurement executives saw achieving lowest costs as the highest priority.

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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. If your company is looking for a new warehouse footprint, you would do well to consider North Carolina.

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In addition to bolstering the supply chain infrastructure within North Carolina, the CSX Carolina Connector terminal (CCX) is linking the Eastern part of the state to other key hubs in the US. And, just a few months ago, a whole new connection with the Port of Savannah went online. Look no further than Kanban Logistics.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 17, 2023

Enter the Just in Time (JIT) delivery system. What is a “just in time” delivery system? Historically, manufacturers utilized what’s now referred to as a “just in case” logistics model. This took up (i.e., wasted) large amounts of storage space that was no longer available for production.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 23, 2021

… Christmas in July started [88] years ago on July 24th and 25th in 1933 at a girls’ camp called Keystone Camp in Brevard, North Carolina.”[1] … Christmas in July started [88] years ago on July 24th and 25th in 1933 at a girls’ camp called Keystone Camp in Brevard, North Carolina.”[1]

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 9, 2014

In the second half of my class on Tuesday, Rebecca Dunning, one of the lead researchers on the NC Growing Together grant, explained some of the channels and opportunities the team has already explored to date. And like so many other things out there – you get what you pay for. A big problem is fertilizer.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

If you are searching for 3PL order fulfillment companies in North Carolina, or anywhere, you may come up against “minimums.” These minimum requirements can be a non-starter for smaller companies just ramping up their volumes. Importantly, however, not all 3PLs treat minimums the same way. What is an order volume minimum?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2021

Founded in 1975, Tompkins has integrated its decades of experience in strategy, commerce, logistics and technology to provide unique supply chain consulting and material handling integration solutions. Tompkins is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina and has offices throughout North America. About James Tompkins.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The short answer is that planners are more important than ever, and not just because the hype may be ahead of the curve. Although human hands need to remain on the wheel, it is time for a shift change. Over time supply chain has been given more power and responsibility but also faces more challenges.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In this article, we’ll look at the latest reports on manufacturing activity, while showing how a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can offer great logistics benefits within the manufacturing industry. According to a recent article in Logistics Management , manufacturing activity continued to grow in August.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 16, 2022

With the NOAA predicting a busier-than-usual hurricane season, there’s no better time to discuss the importance of supply chain preparedness. As stewards of your precious products, your logistics provider should ask the important questions and take the important action steps before an emergency event. Before the storm.

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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. Just as drivers can be too early, they can also be too late, whether it’s due to traffic or equipment malfunctions. The 3PL then performs final delivery at the new appointment time.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 27, 2023

Cross docking is an efficient process that saves both time and money by keeping products on the move. For just about any company, however, there are multiple scenarios in which cross docking can bolster your supply chain. Like many logistics solutions, cross docking can address a wide range of issues.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The following are key factors to consider when choosing a third-party logistics (3PL) partner for food products. Most 3PLs will go through a temperature mapping process several times a year and adjust cooling or heating equipment based on the results. Can your 3PL handle ambient, temperature-controlled, or climate-controlled?

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Logistics Start-Up Loop Announces $35 Million Series B Funding Logistics industry audit and payment services platform provider Loop has announced that the start-up has raised $35 million in a Series B investment round co-led by J.P. Google is noted as a $400 million investor in the start-up.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Those ‘pops’ you might have heard recently were the champagne bottles of logisticians in and around the Mid-Atlantic region celebrating the opening of the CSX Carolina Connector. What is the CSX Carolina Connector? Advantages of the CSX Carolina Connector. The Connector’s arrival couldn’t come at a more fortuitous time.

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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

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Timely and accurate shipping is critical in meeting customer expectations. Warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory management software contribute to a seamless operation –improving accuracy and also allowing for real-time tracking of inventory levels. This helps your fulfillment costs parallel your revenue stream.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

But it’s not just inventory space that B2C companies require. Prior to the pandemic, just-in-time (JIT) delivery was widely adopted by companies to reduce the amount of inventory they carried. There is, however, another option: partnering with a third-party logistics (3PL) company that already has available space.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Your 3PL can accommodate any shifts in space or resource requirements – effectively scaling your footprint to your needs as they change over time. Software: 3PL providers invest in the latest warehousing and logistics technology so you don’t have to. What is 3PL warehousing?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

You could win big, but you could lose big just as easily. Because it’s nearly impossible to time the market, someone focused on the short term could sell stock before a huge spike that would have yielded far greater results. Think about the stock market. It has dips and spikes every day. Supply chains are no different.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 21, 2019

by Ilyas Kucukcay The concept of a drone was not something we gave much thought too just a few years ago—except for the applications of the military-related operations, much less drones in supply chains as product delivery mechanisms. Meet the dazzling drones of the supply chain near future. Drone delivery in supply chains and their impact.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 7, 2018

For example, the editorial staff at Material Handling & Logistics note, “When it comes to digital maturity, the supply chain and logistics industry are lagging.”[1] 2] Despite these protestations of sluggishness, a lot of exciting things are happening in the logistics arena. Logistics in the Digital Age.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Importantly, it is not enough to simply segregate products – your 3PL must commit to taking additional steps to avoid cross contact at all times throughout the facility. A pharmaceutical product’s appropriate storage conditions may require that it be kept within a specific temperature and/or humidity range at all times.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2016

That’s how Rick Gemereth, CIO at Lionel Racing , set the stage for describing his company’s omni-channel strategy and journey in a video interview I conducted with him a few weeks ago at the Descartes’ Evolution 2016 conference (Descartes is a Talking Logistics sponsor). a 116 year old company known for its model trains and railroad sets.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Data is a big buzzword across industries, but how about when it comes to logistics? Customers don’t just want information. I’m based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, which is a beautiful part of the country. PowerFleet is a company that provides solutions to logistic markets and vehicle markets.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The products are contracted for warehousing and distribution services just like any indoor product would be. Companies that have simply run out of room to store their containers can hand them off to a 3PL for storage and for returning the container to the port in a timely manner to avoid detention charges. Clean, solid ground.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2021

The need for warehouse labor is greater than ever, but there just haven’t been enough workers to meet the demand. Unless you’re a larger company that can afford to dedicate the time and resources necessary to keeping up with the deep-pocketed competition (e.g., Lean on Kanban Logistics to mitigate the labor shortage.

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