Rocky 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…
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The 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.…
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Kanban’s Top Logistics Articles of 2022
Throughout the year, the Kanban Logistics Blog keeps readers informed of key topics and challenges within the supply chain. The following articles are the ones that readers connected with most in 2022.
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Looking for a North Carolina Warehouse to Rent? Turn to a 3PL
If your company is looking for a North Carolina warehouse to rent, you may be surprised to find ultra-low vacancy rates and stiff competition for availability.
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Understanding 3PL Custom Kitting Services
“Assembly required.” As consumers, we’re all too familiar with this phrase. It’s made up of two powerful words that, when combined, serve to eat up lots of your time. For many manufacturers, pre-assembly of component parts is also required during…
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Turn to a 3PL for East Coast container yard services
Supply chain disruptions have caused bottlenecks throughout the country. Many of those bottlenecks involve shipping containers – difficulties getting them off of port or rail, unloading container contents into a warehouse, and getting them back to port. In this article,…
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Port enhancements seek to boost North Carolina imports and exports
Not surprisingly, 2020 was a bumpy year for North Carolina imports and exports. The major ports in the region, the Port of Norfolk and the Port of Wilmington, experienced significant decreases in container volumes when the pandemic hit, but then…
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Kanban’s Most Popular Blog Posts of 2020
From food and pharmaceutical warehousing to manufacturing logistics and other aspects of the supply chain, our blog articles in 2020 covered a lot of ground. In this end-of-year recap, we look back on the articles that resonated most with our…
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Advantages of Basing Your Distribution Center in North Carolina
North Carolina, the Tar Heel State. Home to the Great Smokey Mountains, legendary college basketball, and the scene of the Wright Brothers’ first successful flight at Kitty Hawk. In fact, the “First in Flight” motto still appears on the state’s…
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