Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Supply chains have ridden the wave of lean practices and just-in-time inventory for years, but money saved came at a cost of flexibility and supply chain resiliency, a price which was paid dearly during the pandemic. Reduce waste and aim for circular, not linear, designs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The issue wasn’t poor planning – they had the inventory. 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 combinatorial factors disrupting supply chains persist, but in this case the problem was completely preventable.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Supplier problems will cause a cascade of problems up and down the value stream, leading to supply order delays that cause inventory shortages, production disruptions, missed shipments and lost revenue. Establishing real-time shared visibility and processes with supply chain partners facilitates identification and resolution of issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Charleys Philly Steaks announced it has partnered with Flytrex to deliver freshly-made grilled cheesesteaks via drone in Durham, North Carolina. The CNBC article states, “ As delivery times and consumer demand rose this year, retailers responded by ordering inventory earlier than usual.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 14, 2022

The pandemic-related rise of eCommerce, combined with companies holding onto more inventory to guard against supply chain disruptions, has led to a tight real estate market where companies are battling for available space. Warehouses in North Carolina: what are your options? Why look for a warehouse in North Carolina?

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 7, 2020

In a relatively simple application, Cary, North Carolina is using the IoT to track the condition of its traffic lights. Factory owners are becoming able to prevent delays, improve production output, reduce equipment downtime, and of course manage inventory. Smart Cities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2023

Supply chains are rife with uncertainty and silos, but instead of producing useless forecasts or buffering with inventory , we can also adopt best practices like concurrent planning. What I do know best is that guiding a supply chain in the age of AI requires three leadership skills, all of which are uniquely human.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Supply chains are systems, and the current retail inventory glut is the classic illustration of the bullwhip effect in action, the consequence of cascaded planning in silos. of supply chain professionals found that their number one wish to increase work satisfaction is better, integrated tools.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Lowe’s also had distribution centers in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina with extra supplies ready and waiting. This involved in some cases, diverting some inventory bound for other regions. Up to date inventory status. The key was to get everything in place well before the arrival of the hurricane. Use analytics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Andrew has an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Masters in Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science from North Carolina State University. About BoxLock. BoxLock is the industry leader in secure, unattended delivery technology.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 22, 2020

Andrew has an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Masters in Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science from North Carolina State University. About BoxLock. BoxLock is the industry leader in secure, unattended delivery technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

5 Principles for Navigating the Digital Fog Around AI in Supply Chain ; Polly Mitchell-Guthrie ( Kinaxis ) The scariest drive of my life took place on a summer’s night in the North Carolina mountains returning from a longer-than-expected hike.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia sit squarely in the storm’s path. It is now closed at the start of a busy shipping season as companies prepare for holiday inventory builds. The question was simple, “What will be the impact of Hurricane Florence on the supply chain?”

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 21, 2019

The delivery giant, UPS, is hoping to get the required government approval for its own drone delivery concept as its subsidiary, UPS Flight Forward was able to demonstrate successful results with its pilot autonomous delivery program for medical supplies in North Carolina.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. Alex Zhong, Director Product Marketing at GEP.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 13, 2015

He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University, and is an APICS Certified Fellow in Production and Inventory Management (CFPIM). Director, Global Operations, Sales, Supply and Inventory Planning. Benji Green. He has since worked for Accenture, IBM, Lenovo, and Avaya.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

AI and machine learning (the subset of techniques most in use in business today) figure prominently on the agenda, as companies want to improve forecast accuracy with demand sensing, predict yields and lead times, optimize inventory, get recommendations on how to respond to disruptions, and more.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

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. Reduce your inventory and speed up the cash cycle. This assembly can take up a lot of time (as well as inventory space and manpower).

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Kinaxis

MAY 13, 2015

He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University, and is an APICS Certified Fellow in Production and Inventory Management (CFPIM). Director, Global Operations, Sales, Supply and Inventory Planning. Benji Green. He has since worked for Accenture, IBM, Lenovo, and Avaya.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2016

Prior to the merger, order fulfillment for the train side of the business was managed by a third-party logistics provider (3PL), while the NASCAR collectibles side of the business managed its own fulfillment from a 75,000 square foot warehouse in North Carolina.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In this article, we’ll look at current warehousing trends and tell you why a North Carolina warehouse may make sense for your company. There are two main factors driving the demand for warehouse space: eCommerce and changes in how companies approach inventory. North Carolina also has plenty of room to expand.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It will deliver tropical-storm-level winds by noon Thursday to North Carolina's coast, and hurricane-force winds and dangerous storm surges by late Thursday or early Friday. Over 1 million people have been ordered to evacuate in the Carolinas and Virginia. The storm has forced the closing of hundreds of schools.

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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] Kearney’s Consumer Products and Retail Practice, asserts, “Retailers need to review forecasts and inventory commitments for Holiday 2021 which could be a blockbuster.

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Kanban Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A cornerstone of the modern warehouse, WMS software manages many key warehouse functions, including inventory control (e.g., lot-level traceability and expiration date tracking), inventory positioning, order management, order visibility and reporting. Items that have common characteristics important to the manufacturer (e.g.,

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BlueYonder

JULY 1, 2024

Serving 177 dealers across five states: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina, Southeast Toyota’s mission is to support dealer success through shared vision, accountability, and trust. These changes are aimed at improving visibility to inventory and minimizing supply chain disruptions to their customers.

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Kanban Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

By leveraging their technological infrastructure, your company can benefit from real-time visibility, accurate inventory tracking, and efficient order fulfillment processes. North Carolina is routinely ranked as the Best State for Business in the US. Its low costs and high business friendliness are key reasons why.

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QAD

JULY 20, 2021

I live on the coast of North Carolina and in my part of the world it is officially hurricane season. Building inventory and better supply chain communication can alleviate some of the pressure from parts shortages. (My In the early 1950s, the U.S. The impact of some storms can be mediated with preparedness and diligence.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Content Summary: Trucks Platoon Across North Carolina Turnpike. This past summer Volvo Trucks North America announced a successful on-highway demonstration of its truck platooning technology. Media Type.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It will deliver tropical-storm-level winds by noon Thursday to North Carolina's coast, and hurricane-force winds and dangerous storm surges by late Thursday or early Friday. Over 1 million people have been ordered to evacuate in the Carolinas and Virginia. The storm has forced the closing of hundreds of schools.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 28, 2023

Background On July 19, a devastating tornado with reported winds of upwards of 150 miles-per-hour devastated an area in eastern North Carolina. million square foot Pfizer life-saving drug production facility located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Pfizer drug manufacturing facility. and other countries.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Retailers use the cone to determine store locations in areas most likely to be hit to prepare almost prescient inventory levels. Retailers use a control tower with technology for visibility into inventory on the move and across their store locations. They also look at inventory levels and gaps in processes.

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AFFLINK

JANUARY 26, 2017

Proper hospital inventory management can be tricky: administrators and healthcare supply chain professionals must make sure their facilities have enough product to meet demand from doctors and nurses, but not too much that it negatively impacts the hospital’s budget or takes up too much space. Collect Data from the Supply Chain.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 29, 2021

Its basic capabilities include: Warehouse inventory management : The WMS manages key characteristics like product location, on-hand quantity, pallet ID numbers and, where applicable, lot number, serial number, and/or expiration date. The order management capabilities of WMS systems are essential for companies seeking supply chain visibility.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The recent devastation wrought on Western North Carolina is devastating. The current shortage occurred when flooding flowed through western North Carolina and damaged a Baxter plant, which is now closed for cleaning. So, in the short-term, and medium-term, these inventories could be helpful.”

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 30, 2022

Your 3PL partner will manage your inventory, receive incoming product, and prepare outgoing product. In addition to storage and inventory management, a 3PL partner can help you get your panels into and out of the warehouse and on the move to their final destinations. Many 3PLs also offer climate-controlled storage.

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Exiger Perspectives

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Poultry and Meat Shortages : Consumers in affected regions may experience shortages of poultry products as production halts in Georgia and North Carolina affect supply chains. Inventory levels are expected to drop by 15-20% in the next 7-10 days in major grocery chains.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

But it’s not just inventory space that B2C companies require. Companies are keeping more inventory on hand. Prior to the pandemic, just-in-time (JIT) delivery was widely adopted by companies to reduce the amount of inventory they carried. These increasing sales have necessitated increased warehouse space to store product.

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