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Why 3PL outsourcing for warehousing operations makes sense

Kanban Logistics

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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How 3PL warehouse companies can support your supply chain in 2021

Kanban Logistics

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. Tightening of warehouse space availability. The biggest driver of this increased warehouse space demand is eCommerce. in Q2 from 14.8%

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3PL Warehousing 101

Kanban Logistics

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 dedicated 3PL model.

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Why it makes sense to outsource logistics post-pandemic

Kanban Logistics

Whether you’re looking for drivers or warehouse workers, they’re harder to attract, hire, and retain than ever. In addition to the increase in labor costs, warehousing space post-pandemic has become scarce and more expensive. 3PLs that offer shared warehousing models can help offset these expenses.

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The Flexe Story with Dave Glick

The Logistics of Logistics

Dave is the Chief Technology Officer at Flexe , a market place for matching shippers who need fulfillment or distribution capacity with 3PLs who have existing capacity in their existing warehouses. in Physics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. About Dave Glick. About Flexe.

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Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

Enterra Insights

The revolution took place a few years later and was the inspiration of a North Carolina truck driver named Malcom McLean. Five days later, the Ideal-X sailed into Houston, Texas, where waiting trucks collected the containers for delivery to local factories and warehouses. ”[4]. are also testing the technology.

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Understanding Fulfillment Centers for Small Businesses

Kanban Logistics

Fulfillment centers are specialized facilities (warehouses) where the process of receiving, processing, and shipping orders is conducted. Optimize Inventory Management : An efficient inventory management system is the backbone of a successful fulfillment operation. What are Fulfillment Centers? population in just one day.