North Carolina Logistics Blog

3PL order fulfillment: dealing with minimum charges

November 20, 2023

If you are searching for 3PL order fulfillment companies in North Carolina, or anywhere, you may come up against “minimums.” These minimum requirements can be a non-starter for smaller companies just ramping up their volumes. Importantly, however, not all 3PLs treat…

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Why 3PL outsourcing for warehousing operations makes sense

October 31, 2023

If you’re outgrowing your current warehousing partner or are ready to make the leap from DIY to a more robust operation, 3PL outsourcing may be the answer. In this article, we’ll tell you a little about what a 3PL warehousing…

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iso 9001 logistics certification

Entrust your warehouse services to an ISO 9001-certifed logistics partner

September 28, 2023

Working with an ISO 9001-certified 3PL logistics provider for your warehousing operations can offer several advantages for your business. When a 3PL warehouse provider is ISO 9001-certified, it shows an organization-wide commitment to quality and continuous improvement. In this article,…

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warehouse business continuity plan

Does your 3PL have a warehouse business continuity plan?

July 20, 2023

Hurricanes, blizzards, tornadoes, fires, floods – these are just some of the disasters that can endanger people and property. They can also endanger your products – even within the seemingly safe confines of a 3PL warehouse. With such disasters becoming…

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Raid Side Warehouse

Why Do You Need a Warehouse with Rail Siding?

June 30, 2023

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.

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food distribution warehouse

5 Things to Look for in a Food Grade Warehouse

February 28, 2023

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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3PL services

Kanban’s Top Logistics Articles of 2022

December 27, 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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North Carolina warehouse capacity

Going Off the Beaten Path for North Carolina Warehousing Capacity

October 28, 2022

Across the country, warehousing vacancy rates are historically low, and lease prices are historically high. While this isn’t shocking in major hubs like Los Angeles/Long Beach and New York/New Jersey, it’s much less expected in states like North Carolina. In…

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7 Advantages of a North Carolina Logistics Hub

October 12, 2022

As your business grows, a North Carolina logistics hub could make sense for many reasons. North Carolina offers a dynamic economy in a place where people want to be. Statistics show that North Carolina is growing at twice the national…

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