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The new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kansas will add critical capacity to the domestic EV battery supply chain

The Foreign Trade Zone program’s ability to help defray the cost of extra inventory through duty deferral has never been more critical.

URBN held a ribbon cutting at its new 1.5 million square-foot, omni-channel fulfillment center in Kansas City, Kansas. The facility will bring 2,000 new jobs and $403 million in investment.

Leadership from logistics organizations can have a significant impact on supply chain sustainability and its future within the industry.

Distribution networks, as well as sourcing and manufacturing strategies, are being adapted to fit the new global supply chain environment.

KC’s manufacturing industry is worth $45 billion - a figure expected to grow by more than 7% by 2024.

Within the Kansas City metro area, Amazon has 10 operational facilities with more than 5,000 associates.

Ingram’s magazine shares why Missouri should be on the list for companies' next distribution or manufacturing facility.