Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I work in supply chain. If I had done due diligence, I’d have seen the warnings – the retailer had pretty pictures on their website, but their supply chain failed them, creating an eleven-month saga and unhappy customer. The failure was in supply chain orchestration – connecting planning to execution.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 26, 2020

North Carolina, the Tar Heel State. North Carolina is first in something else too: business. And, when a location is this good for business, it’s bound to be a great place for logistics as well. And, when a location is this good for business, it’s bound to be a great place for logistics as well.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Supply shortages resulting in empty shelves or parking lots of WIP inventory represent a spectre causing supply chain leaders to reconsider supply chain inventory practices. planning offers an alternative to swinging the pendulum and as the strategy that provides the supply chain resilience leaders seek.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Not surprisingly, 2020 was a bumpy year for North Carolina imports and exports. This expansion will further bolster the increasing use of rail and intermodal transportation within the regional supply chain. Lean on Kanban Logistics to support your regional imports/exports.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

Malcolm McLean, a trucker from North Carolina, was tired of waiting. He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. The myth of the “perfect plan”.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 28, 2020

In uncertain times, companies will do all they can to keep their supply chains moving while reducing costs. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at FTZs: what they are, how they could benefit your company, and why North Carolina just may be the perfect place to locate one. location to operate an FTZ: North Carolina.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

It’s graduation season, so the hunt for critical supply chain talent is more vigorous than ever. We may be known for ensuring we can make and move “stuff,” but ultimately supply chains are human. So as you prepare to onboard new supply chain talent, are you ready to answer the questions they will have?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 25, 2024

Courtney Muller and Joe Lynch discuss reflections on Manifest , the premiere conference that unites the entire eco-system of Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators and investors at the forefront of logistics tech and supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment. What is supply chain visibility?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is a higher priority than ever. In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. We must plan, source, make, and deliver differently for supply chain sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

Having an effective supply chain practice has always been a difficult balancing act, even in relatively stable times. The pandemic has exposed flaws in business practices across industries, which have been acutely felt in their supply chain and procurement operations. Gap between supply chain and procurement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2023

This description by a Chief Supply Chain Officer of the state of the supply chain he found in his new role stuck with me. Unlike a supply chain, these steps rely on no disruption to their execution. While there is endless speculation, from my reading two supply chain-specific opportunities intrigued me.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

And now to this week’s logistics news…. Nike Earnings Reflect Supply Chain Disruption Complexities. 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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Few organizations are immune to the effects, which are acutely felt in supply chains — and the more complex they are, the greater the probability of interruptions. The study found that these leaders considered the largest gap to be between supply chain and procurement, citing it as a major issue. Collaboration is Key.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2023

During the summers when I lived in Atlanta, I would pack my bikes on top of the car and head to this wonderful, and what was then a remote beach on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Supply Chain Shaman E2open Acquires Steelwedge. Rodanthe is one of my favorite beaches. The problem? I am not so sure. Impact on Market?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 17, 2023

Courtney is currently the President of Manifest, a new generation event with logistics technology at the center. Courtney is currently the President of Manifest, a new generation event with logistics technology at the center. Courtney is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Vaccinating the Supply Chain with Andrew Kelley. Andrew Kelley and Joe Lynch discuss vaccinating the supply chain. Andrew is an experienced technology executive and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, SaaS, software, and technology-enabled services businesses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The future of supply chain I foresee brings new risks and challenges, along with recognition that doing things the same way will no longer lead to the same success. Just as the saguaro is both nursed by and supports life in its ecosystem, it behooves supply chains to invest in their ecosystems, both suppliers and employees.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2021

Supply Chains in VUCA Environments with Jim Tompkins. Jim Tompkins and Joe Lynch talk about Supply Chains in VUCA Environments. Jim is the Founder and Chairman of Tompkins International, a company that helps clients achieve supply chain excellence and profitable growth. About James Tompkins. Dr. James A.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2022

He has leadership and P&L responsibility for XPO’s asset-light North American truck brokerage business and complementary brokered services of managed transportation, last mile logistics and global freight forwarding. The corporate headquarters will be in Charlotte, North Carolina. Drew’s LinkedIn.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights increasing reports of flooding potential for portions of the U.S. The storm track is expected to meander on a course headed for Georgia and the South Carolina and North Carolina coastal regions. Southeast as a result of Hurricane Debby. Hurricane Debby Meanders Across U.S.

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American Global Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Gain Competitive Advantage by Understanding the Economic Aspects of Supply Chains Supply chains play a crucial role in driving economic growth and prosperity. According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) the cost of U.S. business logistics amounts to 9.1% The cost of U.S.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

NORTH CAROLINA ’ S SUPPLY CHAIN. The three students were SCRC Supply Chain Scholars: Dana Magliola, Lindsay Schilleman, John Elliott , for the 2015-16 year. The study sought to provide perspective for planning, investment & policy to strengthen this vital conduit for prosperity in North Carolina.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Do we even need supply chain planners, or can we turn out the lights and go home, because we now live in a world of autonomous planning? According to the MHI Industry Annual Report , AI and machine learning adoption in supply chains is only 12% today, but the curve is expected to rise rapidly to 60% within five years.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 14, 2021

SEKO Logistics, a provider of complete supply chain solutions, has recently opened new regional distribution hubs on the U.S. east coast in Baltimore, Maryland and Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this October 10, 2023 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology we provide our capsule highlights of investments announced by supply chain management focused tech providers. The technology aims to accelerate the movement of money between shippers, carriers, and brokers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 10, 2022

One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery. Since then, Zipline has taken what it learned from that program and has recently partnered with Novant Health to deliver personal protective equipment and medical equipment in North Carolina.

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Kanban Logistics

MARCH 31, 2021

Kanban Logistics has recently added 8 trailers to its fleet, bringing its total number of trailers to 25. While Kanban’s primary service is warehousing and distribution, this trailer acquisition demonstrates the growth of the company’s logistics transportation services in Eastern North Carolina. Transload services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2022

For supply chains to get more use from their models, we need to “trust the box;” recognize that models are not the holy grail; and remember that a forecast is an input into making better decisions, not an end in and of itself. AI/ML can be applied to supply problems but the biggest interest is in demand.

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Exiger Perspectives

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Industry Impacts from Hurricane Helene Client Alert Hurricane Helene is expected to have significant effects on several industries, particularly those related to agriculture, energy, logistics, and manufacturing. 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

JANUARY 31, 2024

Fortunately, outsourcing warehouse services to a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider can offer substantial cost-saving benefits for your company. 5 Ways a Warehousing 3PL Can Save You Money Reduce people costs Labor is one of your largest logistics expenses. The average salary of a Logistics Manager in the US is currently $76,301.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Wishing your supply chain were strengthened rather than strangled under these conditions? There’s an older term now being applied to supply chains for this capacity: antifragility. While the concept isn’t new, its application to supply chain is emerging, albeit without clear definition yet. A survey by boom!

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 22, 2020

As supply chains evolve, the need for secure asset transfer increases for both consumers and business to business applications. 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.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 16, 2022

With the NOAA predicting a busier-than-usual hurricane season, there’s no better time to discuss the importance of supply chain preparedness. As stewards of your precious products, your logistics provider should ask the important questions and take the important action steps before an emergency event. Before the storm.

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Resilinc

APRIL 30, 2024

Discover why experts predict robust storms and how to safeguard your supply chain. The 2024 hurricane season is expected to be extremely active, with multiple forecasts predicting above-average activity, increasing the potential for supply chain disruptions. Resilinc’s data reflects this change.

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