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

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Not surprisingly, 2020 was a bumpy year for North Carolina imports and exports. Meanwhile, in North Carolina, the Port of Wilmington will be home to a new intermodal terminal that will better serve the region’s agricultural industry. Lean on Kanban Logistics to support your regional imports/exports.

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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? More on-hand stock requires more warehouse space.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

And now to this week’s logistics news…. Micro-Warehouse Provider Pivots as Retail Consumer Market Shifts. Charleys Philly Steaks announced it has partnered with Flytrex to deliver freshly-made grilled cheesesteaks via drone in Durham, North Carolina. Philly Cheesesteak Delivered by Drone?

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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. This leads to greater consistency in operations.

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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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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

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Finding the right food-grade warehouse provider for storage and distribution is an important task that shouldn’t be taken lightly. The following are key factors to consider when choosing a third-party logistics (3PL) partner for food products. The most common warehouse temperature ranges are: Air conditioned.

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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

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

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. 3PL providers local to Rocky Mount, like Kanban Logistics , can help shippers to do the same near the Connector.

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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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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 17, 2024

Mid-Atlantic 3PL providers like Kanban Logistics can support your supply chain by handling drayage and container stripping services at both of these Ports. Kanban’s drayage solutions are designed to navigate the complexities of short-distance container transport from ports to warehouses and other destinations for both imports and exports.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2022

In this article, we’ll look at an exciting new development in the growth of North Carolina’s rail infrastructure: a new intermodal terminal at the Port of Wilmington. According to Port City Daily , North Carolina has been awarded $60.2 Turn to a North Carolina 3PL for intermodal distribution. Rail siding.

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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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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. In this article, we’ll take a look at the current warehousing landscape and what you can do to secure storage for your products. Available warehouse space at a glance. How you can secure warehouse space with a 3PL.

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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. This took up (i.e.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Multiple calls only muddied the waters, but a few things became clear: inventory was in the warehouse, but my order for it was stuck. The order management system wasn’t effectively connected to the warehouse management system showing tables available or the transportation management system showing the carrier had returned my first table.

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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. Our topic is the future of logistics.

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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. NC warehousing vacancies are at historic lows.

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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

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

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

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

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

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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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

JULY 9, 2020

For many shippers and manufacturers, warehouse staffing has long been a major supply chain challenge. In this article, we’ll examine 4 labor-related benefits that come with entrusting your warehousing operations to a third-party logistics provider (3PL). How 3PLs can help with warehouse staffing.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 27, 2023

This occurs at a cross docking warehouse , though the products will only be stored for a short period of time – or storage may be skipped altogether. In addition, cross-docking can help to optimize the supply chain by reducing lead times and eliminating unnecessary warehousing costs. Your goods are arriving in a container.

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