Resources to help keep your world moving

As Atlanta expands its influence as a leading transportation hub, more national companies are outsourcing parts of their operations to local third-party logistics (3PL) providers. The Metro Atlanta Chamber nicknamed Atlanta “Supply Chain City” because of its prime geographic location, strong infrastructure network and collection of corporate headquarters. Atlanta is only a two-hour flight or two-day drive away from roughly 80 percent of the United States, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development. It’s home to the most expansive rail system in the Southeast, the third-busiest container gateway in the country and the world’s busiest airport. As a result, the 3PL sector in Atlanta has exploded. The Atlanta Business Chronicle reported that the logistics and parcel delivery industry has been up 90.3 percent year over year since 2019. The city’s 3PL leaders continue to revolutionize the sector, making Atlanta the second-best metro area for digital supply chain in the...

Manufacturers face unique needs when addressing warehousing variables that impact their business and supply chain. They may be growing, downsizing or decommissioning their off-site warehousing space. They may be consolidating warehouses or moving to more central locations. They may be switching to an outsourced model or adding storage for seasonal goods. Whatever the reason, warehouse relocations are regular occurrences for the manufacturing industry. Atlanta’s manufacturing presence is continuing to grow, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. As manufacturing companies expand in the Atlanta metro, more leaders are rethinking the sizes, layouts and workflows of their current warehouses. If you are relocating your warehouse across the city or joining the Atlanta metro for the first time, here are five things to consider when planning your manufacturing move. 1. Layout  The locations of your warehouses play vital roles in the efficiency of your supply chain. Before you sign the lease for a...