KC SmartPort Blog

The supply chain industry is increasingly becoming a major driver of employment as its importance to the overall economy is recognized.

JCCC continues to partner with area organizations to create unique opportunities to join the workforce in the KC region, including earning recognized industry credentials while in high school.

The 2019 23rd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study focuses on how companies must stay nimble and agile to keep up with rapidly evolving conditions and increasing level of complexity within the supply chain.

A tightening labor market and record unemployment rates nationwide means workforce development continues to be a top priority. In KC, many organizations are implementing best-in-class programs and initiatives.

Industrial firms hired 31,000 people in November, which is the second biggest increase in four years. Only a 44,000 person gain in August was bigger.

Focus Workforces is Kansas City’s leading provider of light industrial staffing and workforce management solutions.