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The Quiet Reason Warehouses Turn Away Containers (Even When They Have Space)

Case Studies and Research / By Jeremy Howe

If you have ever had a warehouse tell you they cannot take your container, even though you know they still have room on the floor, you are not alone. We hear this story often from importers, brokers, and drayage carriers moving freight through the Tampa port. From the outside, it feels frustrating and confusing. Space looks available. …

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Container Unloading in Tampa: Why Two “Identical” Imports Can Turn Into Two Very Different Bills

Case Studies and Research / By Tyler Key

If you import through Tampa long enough, you will see this happen. Two importers. Same port. Same week. Same size containers. One gets a clean unload and keeps moving. The other gets delays, added labor, and an invoice that feels like it came out of nowhere. It usually has nothing to do with the ocean rate. …

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5 Steps to Find a Great 3PL Warehouse Partner

Case Studies and Research, Fundamental Concepts, Warehousing / By Ryan Key

Are you struggling to find third-party warehouses that can keep up with your workload and provide quality service? Unfortunately, this problem is all-too-common. No one knows where to find great 3PL warehouses. Let’s change that. How do you find a great 3PL warehouse? Finding a great 3PL warehouse partner is a daunting task. Whether you …

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What to do when your Third Party Warehouse Kicks you out Abruptly!

Case Studies and Research, Logistics, Warehousing / By Ryan Key

Third party warehouses (or a 3PL) play a vital role in shipping product to customers, so receiving an abrupt move-out notice from your logistics provider can be terrifying! When this happens, your business strategy is disrupted and and your primary focus must ship. It is time to go into problem solving mode and avoid your …

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Facility Planning Fundamentals – Flow Systems, Activity Relationships, and Space Requirements

Case Studies and Research / By Tyler Key

Facility Planning Fundamentals – Flow Systems, Activity Relationships, and Space Requirements Key Takeaways: Follow the 3 Principles of Materials Flow Systems to realize the ideal flow in your operation. Activity Relationships must be evaluated during facility planning to ensure optimal placement of departments and workstations. Space Requirements are challenging to calculate, often overcalculated by planners, …

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Major Benefits Realized via Just in Time Production through a Kanban System – Summary

Case Studies and Research / By Tyler Key

Key Takeaways: The analyzed company experienced a 35% decreased in lead time, a 52% decrease of in-process inventory, and a 55% drop of finished goods inventory. Implement a Kanban System to your existing Continuous Flow System for noticeable metric improvements, as a logic next step for process development. The Details Introduction Achieving Just in Time …

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The Quiet Reason Warehouses Turn Away Containers (Even When They Have Space)

Container Unloading in Tampa: Why Two “Identical” Imports Can Turn Into Two Very Different Bills

5 Steps to Find a Great 3PL Warehouse Partner

What to do when your Third Party Warehouse Kicks you out Abruptly!

Facility Planning Fundamentals – Flow Systems, Activity Relationships, and Space Requirements

Major Benefits Realized via Just in Time Production through a Kanban System – Summary