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What is Inbound Logistics and How Can a 3PL Help?

Kanban Logistics

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. This took up (i.e.,

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3PL order fulfillment: dealing with minimum charges

Kanban Logistics

If you are searching for 3PL order fulfillment companies in North Carolina, or anywhere, you may come up against “minimums.” The term “minimum” in this case refers to a minimum level of activity required by fulfillment companies to consider working with you. Importantly, however, not all 3PLs treat minimums the same way.

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Sustainability is a Competitive Advantage with Justin Goldston

The Logistics of Logistics

As a professor, advisor, and supply chain practitioner, Justin has helped supply chain and logistics companies gain a competitive advantage through sustainability. This is often referred to as the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) or Triple Top Line (TTL). Also referred to as people, planet, and profit. About Justin Goldston.

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The Role of the JIT Delivery System in Manufacturing Logistics

Kanban Logistics

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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5 Things to Look for in a Food Grade Warehouse

Kanban Logistics

The following are key factors to consider when choosing a third-party logistics (3PL) partner for food products. Typically refers to a temperature between 56°F and 75°F. Typically refers to a temperature between 33°F and 55°F. Typically refers to a temperature at or below 32°F. Refrigerated. Cold/Frozen.

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Logistics in the Manufacturing Industry: New report highlights 3PL benefits

Kanban Logistics

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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What value-added warehousing services can a 3PL provide?

Kanban Logistics

In addition to standard warehousing operations, your third-party logistics (3PL) provider may be able to handle additional value-added services. The carrier is not a preferred logistics partner. Some retailers have ‘preferred’ logistics partners that enjoy privileges like the ability to drop trailers off at a DC without an appointment.