Posts by Harold Hobgood
Logistics helps North Carolina Reach CNBC Best State Status Again
North Carolina has once again been recognized as the “Best State for Business” by CNBC. And factors related to logistics in North Carolina remain a big reason. In this article, we’ll look at the characteristics that make the Tar Heel State number one for the second year in a row.
Read MoreWhy Do You Need a Warehouse with Rail Siding?
By working with a third-party logistics provider that offers warehouses equipped with rail siding, you can leverage all of these benefits into a smooth-running supply chain that not only operates more efficiently, but that also maximizes rail’s economies of scale, high speeds, and lower costs.
Read MorePreventing Cross Contact at Food and Pharmaceutical Storage Facilities
Product integrity means everything to producers of food and pharmaceutical products, so it needs to be equally important to providers of food and pharmaceutical storage facilities. We all know that these facilities must go to great lengths to keep products at appropriate temperatures and protect against damage. But, they must also prevent cross contact between…
Read MoreRocky Mount logistics boosted by direct rail access from the Port of Wilmington
The burgeoning manufacturing and logistics hub of Rocky Mount, NC has received another rail-related boost. The new Wilmington-Rocky Mount Express is a new rail line that now connects the Port of Wilmington (North Carolina) with the CSX Connector in Rocky Mount.
Read MoreReasons to Use Cross Docking Services
Cross docking is an efficient process that saves both time and money by keeping products on the move. Some companies use cross docking services as part of their regular operations mix, while others turn to cross docking only when necessary. For just about any company, however, there are multiple scenarios in which cross docking can…
Read MoreThe Role of the JIT Delivery System in Manufacturing Logistics
During periods of growth, manufacturers of all sizes tend to come to the same realization: they’ve run out of space for equipment and people and need to expand. Enter the Just in Time (JIT) delivery system. When too much of your existing space is dedicated to storing and staging materials – not making products –…
Read MoreThe Aerospace Supply Chain: Why AS9100 certification matters
In the regulation-heavy world of the aviation, space, and defense (AS&D) industry, adherence to quality management system (QMS) standards is a necessity. This applies not only to suppliers and manufacturers, but also to service providers throughout the aerospace supply chain. In this article, we’ll examine a common QMS certification, AS9100, and explain why it’s important…
Read MoreWhat are flex warehouse services? And how can a 3PL help?
If your company is considering its warehousing options, you know that you can invest in the necessary space and labor and handle it yourself. Or you can partner with a contract warehousing provider and pay for a set amount of space and labor in its warehouse(s). But what if there is no “set amount?” What…
Read More5 Things to Look for in a Food Grade Warehouse
Food products require special care and handling across the entire supply chain. Add the complexities of regulatory compliance to the equation and the situation becomes even more challenging.
Finding the right warehouse for food storage and distribution is an important task that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Whether you need dry storage, frozen food storage, refrigerated storage, or a combination of all three, there are some key factors to consider when choosing a logistics partner.
Here are six things to take into consideration.
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