KENCO


Associated tags: E-commerce, Operational excellence, Transport, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Retail, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Trucking, Kenco

Locations: NORTH, NORTH AMERICA, PERRIS, TX, DALLAS, CALIFORNIA, ILLINOIS, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES

Kenco to Install AutoStore at Jeffersonville, Indiana Distribution Center

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Kenco, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, today announced the implementation of AutoStore™, a leading automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), at the company’s Jeffersonville, Ind.

Key Points: 
  • Kenco, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, today announced the implementation of AutoStore™, a leading automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), at the company’s Jeffersonville, Ind.
  • Once complete, the AutoStore system will include 49,000 bins, 130 grid robots, 10 picking ports and four replenishment ports.
  • “At Kenco, we’re dedicated to continuously improving our operations,” said Jason Minghini, Senior Vice President of Operations at Kenco.
  • “This AutoStore system will boost labor productivity and enable scalability while improving delivery times for consumers across North America.”
    To learn more about AutoStore, visit https://www.autostoresystem.com/ .

Kenco Partners with QPharma to Optimize Drug Sampling Distribution & Compliance

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Kenco’s new sample distribution capability will complement its existing pharmaceutical fulfillment by allowing its customers to consolidate logistics vendors, limit required quality assurance audits, and increase distribution speed.

Key Points: 
  • Kenco’s new sample distribution capability will complement its existing pharmaceutical fulfillment by allowing its customers to consolidate logistics vendors, limit required quality assurance audits, and increase distribution speed.
  • Through the partnership, QPharma will use its SaaS platform to ensure compliance with state, federal and international regulations, including PDMA and 21 CFR Part II.
  • “Our partnership with QPharma is another step forward in our continued investment into the Life Sciences industry,” said Tim McClatchy, Head of Life Sciences at Kenco.
  • “By partnering with a well-known 3PL like Kenco, we will take our sample distribution services to the next level,” said John Cunningham, Chief Commercial Officer at QPharma.

Kenco Grows Its Next-Generation Material Handling Equipment Capabilities With New Offering, Automation Guidance

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Kenco, a leading North American third-party logistics company, announced today it will launch Automation Guidance, a consulting offering dedicated to helping operations managers upgrade their existing facilities with automated material handling equipment (MHE) assets, which have become increasingly critical to their success.

Key Points: 
  • Kenco, a leading North American third-party logistics company, announced today it will launch Automation Guidance, a consulting offering dedicated to helping operations managers upgrade their existing facilities with automated material handling equipment (MHE) assets, which have become increasingly critical to their success.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319375972/en/
    With the addition of Automation Guidance, an offering within Kenco MHE Solutions, supply chain professionals now have access to a complete lifecycle of MHE benefits.
  • Through Automation Guidance, customers will see benefits for years to come.
  • To learn more about Automation Guidance, visit https://kencogroup.com/solutions/automation-guidance/ .

Sauder to Partner with Kenco on Utah-based eCommerce Logistics Operations

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Kenco, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, announced that ready-to-assemble furniture manufacturer Sauder Woodworking Co. will relocate its Western eCommerce distribution center operations from Jurupa Valley, California to the 3PL provider’s Ogden, Utah facility.

Key Points: 
  • Kenco, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, announced that ready-to-assemble furniture manufacturer Sauder Woodworking Co. will relocate its Western eCommerce distribution center operations from Jurupa Valley, California to the 3PL provider’s Ogden, Utah facility.
  • Through its new partnership with Kenco, Sauder will gain new levels of shipping flexibility, as well as operating cost reductions.
  • As two-day shipping to customers becomes less of a nice-to-have and more of a need-to-have, Sauder searched for a partner that could broaden its two-day reach.
  • By moving operations to Ogden, Utah, Sauder will be able to service 6% more of their U.S. customers within two days than from the Jurupa Valley location.

Kenco Acquires The Shippers Group

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Kenco, a leading North American third-party logistics company, proudly announces the acquisition of The Shippers Group, a Dallas-based third-party warehousing company.

Key Points: 
  • Kenco, a leading North American third-party logistics company, proudly announces the acquisition of The Shippers Group, a Dallas-based third-party warehousing company.
  • “Kenco and The Shippers Group have highly complementary capabilities and share a culture of excellence,” said Denis Reilly, CEO of Kenco.
  • “Today marks a pivotal moment in The Shippers Group’s journey to optimize supply chains for the benefit of our customers,” said Rob Doyle, President at The Shippers Group.
  • This strategic partnership signifies a milestone for Kenco and The Shippers Group, combining our strengths to deliver even greater value to our customers and further excel in the dynamic logistics landscape.”
    To learn more about Kenco, visit https://www.kencogroup.com/ .

Kenco Names Thomas Kominsky New CFO

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Kenco, a leading North American third-party logistics (3PL) provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Kominsky as Chief Financial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Kenco, a leading North American third-party logistics (3PL) provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Kominsky as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Kominsky brings a wealth of knowledge from the transportation and logistics sector, both as a finance executive and a board member.
  • While in leadership roles at Student Transportation of America, Kominsky helped orchestrate multiple M&A transactions, the successful privatization of the company, and numerous capital raising activities.
  • Kominsky holds an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, as well as a B.A.

Kenco Surveys: Consumers and Supply Chain Practitioners Share Similar Peak Season Concerns

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 2, 2023

These insights and more are from Kenco, one of North American’s leading third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and the company’s Annual Supply Chain Survey , which polled 125 supply chain practitioners, and its 2023 eCommerce Peak Season Pulse , which surveyed more than 225 U.S. adult consumers.

Key Points: 
  • These insights and more are from Kenco, one of North American’s leading third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and the company’s Annual Supply Chain Survey , which polled 125 supply chain practitioners, and its 2023 eCommerce Peak Season Pulse , which surveyed more than 225 U.S. adult consumers.
  • While supply chain practitioners predict a busy eCommerce holiday season, 60% say the ‘Covid hangover’ still impacts supply chains, and they still have similar concerns.
  • Consumers had similar inventory concerns, with 60% indicating product availability as their top concern for peak season supply chains.
  • For additional data from Kenco’s Annual Supply Chain Survey and 2023 eCommerce Peak Season Pulse or to learn more about Kenco, visit Kenco’s Reports & Insights page .

Kenco Strengthens Life Sciences Division with Team Growth, Learning Opportunities

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Kenco , one of North America’s leading third-party logistics (3PL) providers, continues to grow its Life Sciences Division with the appointment of Blake Hackler as group vice president, operations, life sciences and the addition of TJ Gbadamosi as a manager of life science network quality.

Key Points: 
  • Kenco , one of North America’s leading third-party logistics (3PL) providers, continues to grow its Life Sciences Division with the appointment of Blake Hackler as group vice president, operations, life sciences and the addition of TJ Gbadamosi as a manager of life science network quality.
  • In addition to Gbadamosi’s hire, Kenco is investing in new educational opportunities to strengthen the division.
  • Our life sciences team must be knowledgeable on the rules and technology for medical device distribution, spare parts and more.
  • That is how our customers succeed.”
    To learn more about Kenco’s Life Sciences Division, visit www.kencogroup.com .

Kenco Rises to #2 Spot on Inbound Logistics Top 10 3PL List for 2023

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Kenco, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, has been recognized as the second highest ranked 3PL provider on Inbound Logistics’ Top 10 3PL Providers Awards List for 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Kenco, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, has been recognized as the second highest ranked 3PL provider on Inbound Logistics’ Top 10 3PL Providers Awards List for 2023.
  • Customers and other users of 3PL services ranked industry leaders based on criteria that included service performance and range of capabilities.
  • Kenco has been named a Top 10 3PL provider for 10 years, and in 2023, the company has risen to the #2 spot after maintaining its #3 position for three years.
  • “Kenco has consistently ranked high on the Top 10 List, meaning customers have recognized our abilities and competencies in the logistics space,” said Denis Reilly, President and CEO of Kenco.

Kerry Opens North Georgia Distribution Center with Kenco Group

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Kenco Group, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, unveiled the North Georgia Distribution Center for Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, in Calhoun, Ga.

Key Points: 
  • Kenco Group, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, unveiled the North Georgia Distribution Center for Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, in Calhoun, Ga.
  • The new distribution center is a 468,000-square-foot facility that provides Southeast U.S. distribution for products developed in Kerry’s Calhoun, GA and Rome, GA facilities.
  • Together, Kerry and Kenco will deliver value to Kerry customers with efficient and timely product distribution across the Southeast.
  • To celebrate the new site, Kenco and Kerry executives and Gordon County Chamber of Commerce representatives recently came together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.