KC SmartPort Blog

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

Olathe Advanced Technical Center (OATC) is a two-year career and technical program in Olathe, Kansas that trains junior and senior high school students for today’s high-demand career fields.

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.