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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.

Electric vehicles are finding their place in nearly every OEM production line this year. EV development is the source of major facility investments across the country and has led to many recent acquisitions and joint ventures.

Panasonic Energy will build one of the largest electric vehicle battery manufacturing facilities of its kind in the U.S. in De Soto, Kansas, creating up to 4,000 new jobs and $4 billion in capital investment.