Industries across the U.S. are experiencing steep labor shortages as the nation comes into what we hope to be a post-pandemic job market. While businesses are posting record job openings, hiring continues to be a challenge, and logistics managers are n …

  Predictive analytics are no longer just a nice bonus feature for logistics networks—they’re a necessity for shippers to reduce risks, manage costs and satisfy growing consumer expectations and demands. According to the MHI Annual Industry survey …

Kenco built a customized application that can be downloaded to an iPad. The mobile app allows technicians to enter work orders on site.

A major food distributor wanted to rationalize its North American supply chain network for dry food business. Though Kenco does not currently manage any of their current distribution network, the company turned to Kenco as a trusted advisor to recommend improvements to their current network.

Warehouse space is in short supply. The global pandemic spurred an eCommerce boom and a shift in inventory strategies that skyrocketed demand for coveted logistics real estate. The average U.S. warehouse vacancy rate has plummeted to 5.5% and many Cana …

In 2014, Kenco took over a 75,000 square-feet, 42-employee distribution facility for a pharmaceutical company outside Memphis, TN. The FDA-registered site distributes medical devices and pharma-grade imaging agents across the U.S. and maintains distribution licenses for all 50 states, as well as VAWD certification.

There are a number of labor challenges that supply chain employers are facing as we enter this year’s peak season, including a national labor shortage, rising wages, high employee churn, inaccurate forecasting, and a widening skills gap. Though these a …

Discovering a cold box solution to save on waste and LTL costs

Kenco manages a 700,000 square-feet distribution center in Chattanooga, TN for a Fortune 100 manufacturer of HVAC systems. The DC handles repair parts comprising more than 30,000 SKUs, from tiny components to large, bulky items. Kenco also performs value-added packaging services, including kitting, repackaging, shrink wrapping, and custom labeling. In 2018, the customer entrusted Kenco with additional packaging business.