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The 30th Annual CSCMP State of Logistics Report identifies an industry at a new crossroads after toughing out the steep grade of 2018’s constrained capacity and rising prices.

Many supply chain professionals have already adopted technologies like handheld computers with scanners and tablets, and wearables are expected to be one of the fast-growing technologies.

Summit Technology Academy (STA) is a career-focused academy that helps juniors and seniors from 30 area high schools prepare for the professional workforce.

Hostess, PAE and Amazon Flex all recently announced new facilities in the Kansas City area, and many established companies have plans for growth in the region

With the central location, workforce and transportation infrastructure, Kansas City continues to be a leading option for automotive manufacturing and supplier operations.

KC SmartPort’s 2019 Annual Industry Briefing: FLEX, delivered an expert panel of leaders from Amazon, Cushman & Wakefield, BNSF Railway and Heitman Architects. The panel addressed a crowd of more than 550 logistics, real estate and economic development professionals on April 4 in Kansas City.

With e-commerce redefining the retail logistics landscape, the last mile is becoming an even more important point of discussion, especially since it makes up the largest percent of shipping costs.

KC SmartPort has elected officers for their 2019 Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will provide guidance and oversight to KC SmartPort as the non-profit economic development organization continues to elevate the Kansas City region as a leading supply chain hub.

Founded in 1914, Musselman & Hall is a leading contractor in decorative concrete, asphalt paving and maintenance, structural concrete, concrete flatwork, railroad construction and maintenance and more.

Congratulations to our partners in Kansas City, Kansas on the announcement that Overstock.com, one of the world’s largest online home goods and furniture retailers, will open a new distribution center.