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4 Shopping Trends to Watch This Fall
4 Shopping Trends to Watch This Fall The pandemic put the squeeze put on retailers and logistics companies - resulting in a panic over availability and product logjams. As we move into a mostly post-pandemic holiday season, consumers may still look to get a jump on...
Balance Is Key to Riding the Long Wave of Inflation in 2022
Balance Is Key to Riding the Long Wave of Inflation in 2022 Andy Kirchner is the owner and CEO of NOTS Logistics. (this article was recently featured in Industrial Distribution online.) This year, we are seeing incredible inflation in the cost of doing business. From...
What Is Workforce Management and why is it critical?
What Is Workforce Management? Workforce management is NOT staffing. It’s much more than hiring and firing. Workforce management by a third party like NOTS Logistics includes a set of processes that help increase planning and awareness, giving your company a clearer...
4 Ways We Stay Safe on the Job
NOTS Logistics is founded on Culture of Caring, and as part of that we aim to have all our coworkers stay safe on the job. The safety and well-being of our coworkers and customers is of the utmost importance. Plus, safety plays a vital role in the confidence...
4 Tips to Effectively Communicate Supply Chain Delays
4 Tips to Effectively Communicate Supply Chain Delays “No one knows it’s there until something goes wrong,” said Andy Kirchner, President and CEO of NOTS Logistics. “The supply chain is silent infrastructure. People just expect it to work, but they really start to...
Logistics Trends in 2022
Logistics Trends in 2022 As supply chain challenges continue to interrupt the world and local economies, the shipping and logistics industries remain in flux. With the uncertainty, innovative and adaptable companies may start to emerge as industry leaders. In order to...
NOTS Logistics Opens New Employment Resource Center in Bartow County
One of the top employers in Bartow County is looking to grow more jobs and ensure it has enough trained workers in 2022. NOTS Logistics, which manages a one million sq. foot tire warehouse and manufacturing operation, is opening a new employment resource center...
How Having a Reliable Supply Chain Partner Supports Smart Karton’s Growth
How Having a Reliable Supply Chain Partner Supports Smart Karton's Growth As a business, it's important to have reliable partners who can help you grow and succeed in your niche. For Smart Karton, that partner is the supply chain management company NOTS Logistics....
4 Advantages of FTZ vs. Customs Bonded Warehouse
4 Advantages of FTZ vs. Customs Bonded Warehouse When it comes to storing and handling goods, there are a few different options available. One option is a free trade zone (FTZ), and another is a customs bonded warehouse. Both have their own unique benefits, but which...
3 Reasons A Customized Warehouse and Logistics Add Value to Modern Manufacturing
Using a customized warehouse is value add in most industries. A company’s supply chain, chiefly warehousing and logistics, are crucial factors for them to gain a competitive edge in today’s lightning-fast consumer-driven world. Modern manufacturing now combines smart...
How the Midwest Can Help Prevent Future Supply Chain Issues
How the Midwest can Help Prevent Future Supply Chain Issues In 40 years as a third-party logistics professional, I have never spent as much time talking about supply-chain issues. Those of us in the industry are getting daily questions from people who have never...
5 Winter Driving Tips to Remember
5 Tips for Winter Driving As seasons change, it's always a good idea to review winter driving tips to stay safe on the roads for work and personal travel. Although we have had a mild winter so far in the mid-west, we all know that can change in a heartbeat. So we must...
4 Reasons To Give Free Safety Shoes
4 Reasons To Give Free Safety Shoes Employees are one of a company's most important assets. Providing them with the necessary tools and resources, like safety shoes, to do their job efficiently and with minimum risk is essential. Providing safe, reliable shoes for...
What Is Light Industrial Work and Is It Right for You?
You’ve been searching for employment in the manufacturing industry or just in general, you may have come across the term “light industrial,” or “light manufacturing.” Light industrial work is a term that pops up in job descriptions, job titles, and qualifications, but...
NOTS Logistics Prepares for Supply Chain Acceleration As Global Economy Reopens
NOTS Logistics Prepares for Supply Chain Acceleration As Global Economy Reopens 3PL near St. Louis, MO opens state of the art 216,000 Square Foot warehouse on expanding Southern Illinois campus adding to supply chain capacity and local tax revenue NASHVILLE, IL (June...
NOTS Logistics Celebrates 40 Years In Business
NOTS Logistics Commemorates 40 Years Serving Southern Illinois Business, Community Leaders Celebrate Success of Local Family Company with Regional Impact NASHVILLE, IL (July 1, 2021) — NOTS Logistics, a third-party logistics provider (3PL) in southern Illinois, today...
Tom Kirchner, Founder of NOTS Logistics, Passes Away
Tom Kirchner, founder of NOTS Logistics, passes away jan. 19Mr. Thomas A. Kirchner of Nashville, IL departed this life at Washington County Hospital in Nashville, IL on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 2:37 AM. He had attained the age of 79 years, 7 months and 17 days....
NOTS Reflects on the History of Memorial Day
NOTS Reflects on the history of memorial day Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Over two dozen cities and towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. While...
How to Minimize Freight Damage
How To Minimize Freight Damage Setting up a supply chain to get your product into the hands of customers is only part of your business’ equation. It also has to get there in one piece. Having top quality merchandise can be rendered moot if it can’t get to...
NOTS Thanks Essential Workers
NOTS Cares - Thank you to all essential workers & healthcare professionals!During this time of uncertainty, NOTS thanks essential workers and is feeling more grateful than ever for our customers, coworkers and community. We also want to extend our gratitude to all...
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