DAT Solutions

JUNE 26, 2016

Expansion at the Panama Canal, pictured above, has led to a business boom in South Carolina. But the South Carolina freight market has already gotten a boost thanks to the expansion, and the industrial boom has been evident on DAT Load Boards. Photo by Stan Shebs. Last week's load-to-truck ratio in Greenville rose to 7.4,

Panama 71

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

This week: Big warehouses get even bigger thanks to direct-to-consumer shipping trends, and Trader Joe’s gets some new competition. Ship-to-consumer means bigger warehouses. As e-commerce has become the preferred shopping method, warehouses have increased in size to accommodate the larger volume needed to ship directly to consumers.

Warehousing 46

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Clear Spider

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Adidas’ distribution center in Spartanburg, South Carolina faced a warehouse management disaster in 1996. In the initial stages leading up to the warehouse disaster, Adidas used […]. The post Adidas Warehouse Meltdown : WMS Disaster appeared first on [link]. This great success is not without its shortfalls.

South Carolina 75

South Carolina Warehousing Germany Distribution 75

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

West Coast Dockworkers Ratify New Labor Contract Members of The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have completed the voting process and have ratified a new six-year labor contract covering 29 U.S. West Coast ports. The organization indicated that 75 percent of members voted for contract ratification.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain South Carolina 52

EazyStock

MARCH 11, 2019

When she isn’t writing blog articles, she enjoys spending time in downtown Charleston, South Carolina and all the amazing food her hometown has to offer. Supply Chain 24|7 reports that up to 50 percent of labor resources at a fulfillment warehouse are often dedicated to the picking-to-shipping process. Where could it improve?

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

warehouse will be added to The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s operation in Lebanon, Conn. By installing a warehouse in this region, the Company expects to improve its environmental footprint by reducing the number of miles traveled within its distribution network while also reducing costs and improving its customer service levels.

Customer Service 87

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The two primary manufacturing sites are located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Irmo, South Carolina. Additionally, the Company operates several warehousing and assembly locations to over 100 core markets. Late-stage assembly in the warehouses enables five-day delivery.

Customer Service 285

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RFgen

JULY 6, 2014

with a new design and distribution facility in Columbia, South Carolina. O’Leary went on to explain that it’s more cost-effective to establish a presence in South Carolina, and it will invest heavily in automation. The company has operated out of China for 12 years but is expanding its reach in the U.S.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management South Carolina 52

RFgen

JULY 6, 2014

with a new design and distribution facility in Columbia, South Carolina. O’Leary went on to explain that it’s more cost-effective to establish a presence in South Carolina, and it will invest heavily in automation. The company has operated out of China for 12 years but is expanding its reach in the U.S.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management South Carolina 52

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In the supply chain field, warehouses are being filled with an increasing number of robots to help keep up with the demands of e-commerce. million, kept the South Carolina plant from shutting down at the height of the outbreak.”. 42 in Merrillville, Ind.”[4]. ”[4]. for a total of $1.5 A few years ago, the U.S.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 11, 2022

South Carolina is 11th after years as number one. Industries that are facing the biggest labor shortages are construction, transportation, warehousing, hospitality and local service businesses like salons and dry cleaners—all staffed by a significant proportion of immigrants. Texas has dropped from 2nd in 2020 to 13th in 2021.

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Clear Spider

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Adidas’ distribution center in Spartanburg, South Carolina faced a warehouse management disaster in 1996. In the initial stages leading up to the warehouse disaster, Adidas used an efficient warehouse management system. In fact, their distribution system won them awards like “Warehouse of the Month”.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing Inventory Management Software South Carolina Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) reached a tentative new 5-year agreement late on Friday, so the West Coast ports resumed full operations this past weekend. But there’s little time to celebrate. The bottom line for all U.S.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2014

In order to control its supply chain, they use a central warehouse to Germany to receive and ship products to local distribution centers in different countries. They don''t invest in production facility at all because they utilize a network of nearly 700 suppliers located in Asia and Europe.

Case Study 124

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Freight Plus

JULY 1, 2021

The ILWU is the International Longshore & Warehouse Union and they represent workers from Seattle/Tacoma to Southern California. However, recently the ILA filed a $200M lawsuit against management and a carrier for the use of non-union employees at a new terminal in South Carolina.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Covering loads has been easy in the Northeast, except outbound South Texas, Southern California, and Florida as capacity out of these regions is tighter with produce heating up. Warehouses in New York and New Jersey are reopening in the next 30 days. South Carolina. South Dakota. Status: Open. Status: Open.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Many are finding the answer to be voice-enabling their warehouse. The use of voice picking solutions in the warehouse is gaining momentum. For some IT thought leaders, voice has become a catalyst for re-engineering warehouse best practices and technology systems. Many organizations are seeing immediate value from the technology.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

No issues cover ing loads throughout the market, except for outbound freight from California, South Texas, Georgia, and Florida to the N ortheast as capacity is tighter. Warehouses in New Jersey and New York are reopening in the next 10-20 days and we expect to see an increase in outbound volume as a result. .

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

Still easy to cover for all markets except outbound south Texas and Florida to the northeast as capacity out of these markets is harder to come by. . Warehouses in New Jersey and New York are reopening in the next 30 days. South Carolina . South Dakota . Northeast Logistics . Status: Mostly Open .

Rhode Island 52

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Boot Barn @bootbarn In 2016, Boot Barn improved operations at its distribution center in Fontana, California by implementing HighJump’s Warehouse Advantage WMS.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I helped create the first North American chapter of BVL International in the Carolinas, and we hosted two meetings at Volvo in North Carolina and Thyssen-Krupp in South Carolina. We just finished hosting over 150 executives at our Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, with a theme on Supply Chain Analytics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 5, 2021

Over the course of the next week, nearly 6,000 workers at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer , Alabama are voting on whether they want to be represented by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. The governors urging the change are from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Kansas, South Carolina, Alabama, and Missouri.

Waste Reduction 32

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Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

If you frequently ship between states, or are considering opening a warehouse location in a particular state, take a look at our state-by-state breakdown below to help you make the best decision for you and your business. South Carolina. South Carolina’s freight rates are affected by the textile industry.

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Shipping Freight Rhode Island South Dakota 40

Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

If you frequently ship between states, or are considering opening a warehouse location in a particular state, take a look at our state-by-state breakdown below to help you make the best decision for you and your business. South Carolina. South Carolina’s freight rates are affected by the textile industry.

Shipping 40

Shipping Freight Rhode Island South Dakota 40

Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

If you frequently ship between states, or are considering opening a warehouse location in a particular state, take a look at our state-by-state breakdown below to help you make the best decision for you and your business. South Carolina. South Carolina’s freight rates are affected by the textile industry.

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