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Google Express, the tech company’s fast delivery service, expands in Kansas City (Kansas City Star). Are you attending the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference later this month (September 25-28 in Orlando, FL)? MORE
Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center (FAPC) predict, “From tried-and-true barbecue sauces and flavorful potato recipes with a twist, food developers are becoming inspired by Kansas City barbecue, Southern Appalachian pimento cheese, Made in Oklahoma salsas and other areas from sea to shining sea. Food preferences, like fashion, change with each new generation. MORE
”[1] In a 2017 study, Didem Tuzemen, an economist at the Kansas City Fed, indicated the “decline in demand for middle-skilled work — a phenomenon dubbed ‘job polarization,’ because more positions are concentrated at the higher and lower ends — has played a role in keeping prime-age men out of the job market.”[2] City navigators will connect people to place-based education opportunities.”[4] MORE
Volumes Up Big for Kansas City Southern and Norfolk Southern, Flat or Down at CSX and Union Pacific MORE
And given Heinrich’s remarks on logistics, Kansas City was the natural place to hold such a discussion. This is especially true in Kansas City, where you can reach nearly the entire U.S. A fascinating paradox has gripped the supply chain industry. MORE
Class I railroad, Kansas City Southern (KCS) reported record second-quarter revenues, up 5% to $714 million, despite flat volumes. Of the Class 1 railroads, Kansas City Southern is the only one to run a dedicated system into Mexico through an agreement with the Mexican government. MORE
and they are coming bonded and pre-cleared, so they do not have to stop at the border, which eliminates [all the paperwork and customs activity] that happened at Laredo, which was like the Bermuda Triangle…The trains are coming through Laredo and connecting with either Ferromex or Kansas City Southern de México (KCSM) — the connection process takes about a couple of hours — and then it takes 1-2 days for the trains to reach the interior ramps in the country. MORE
The first 10,000-square-meter warehouse opened its doors in Ocoyoacac in the State of Mexico, and SEKO plans to follow with six more facilities across the country in Laredo/Nuevo Laredo, McAllen/Reynosa, Mexico City, Monterrey, Toluca and Queretaro. MORE
Harvey is not the first lethal and damaging flood to hit Houston: Tropical Storm Allison in 2001 killed 41 and caused $9 billion in damage, as well as flooding in 2016 that shut down the city for days. MORE
That's boosted prices on the lane from Shreveport to Kansas City, which have risen 20¢ per mile in the past couple weeks. Van spot market volume got a big boost at the end of March, when shippers were rushing to move inventory before closing the books on Q1. MORE
Techweek Kansas City 2016 is fast approaching. In less than two weeks, innovators, entrepreneurs and techies will come together to explore tech trends in Kansas City and beyond. Techweek is a festival that promotes innovation and entrepreneurship now taking place in eight major cities. Kansas City joined the roster last year and drew more than 4,000 attendees for a week of thought-provoking sessions and stimulating networking opportunities. MORE
For 17 years he paid his dues as an assistant coach – first at the University of Minnesota, then with the Steelers, followed by the Kansas City Chiefs, and finally back to Minnesota. MORE
The second annual Techweek Kansas City wrapped this weekend with a 24-hour hackathon. Techweek staff members were on hand to provide the snacks and more importantly, the caffeine that fueled some of Kansas City’s most creative tech talent through the night. augmented reality Events hackathon techweek techweek kansas cityThe weeklong event around innovation and entrepreneurship in tech culminated in the contest held in the Think Big offices. MORE
It also snowed in Chicago, Omaha, and Kansas City, but nobody gets quite so worked up about that. Those cities tend to have systems in place to plow the roads and keep them safe. It’s snowing at the wrong time and in all the wrong places. MORE
It also increases our market share with small businesses and significantly expands our presence in the Kansas City market. Ecommerce is going to be a bigger part of future supply chain services. MORE
Kansas City Southern Only Carrier to See Profits Up in QuarterRates are Up Marginally on Lower Volumes. MORE
The biggest spike was the lane from Chicago to Kansas City , which surged 49¢ up to $3.10/mile. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so trucks are still in high demand to move refrigerated freight. MORE
This past October, I enjoyed watching my hometown Kansas City Royals become the World Champions of baseball. Scorecards are ubiquitous in baseball, helping coaches, players and fans understand the factors that led to a victory or defeat. MORE
Rock Island to Kansas City also shot up 61¢ to $3.22/mile. Flatbed trends have been mostly neutral overall so far in February. There are signs of spring, with higher volumes in many markets over the course of the past three weeks. MORE
The Frictionless Tour will kick off on September 26, visiting 11 cities with our RV – decked out with TVs, and serving up delicious food, ice cold drinks, and popular tailgate games for you to enjoy. Sunday, 10/6 – Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs. MORE
Early this summer, the Los Angeles City Council voted to raise the minimum wage from $9 to $15 an hour. A similar proposal is being considered by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, which would dramatically expand the number of cities impacted throughout Southern California. . MORE
Chicago to Kansas City also had a big increase at $3.48/mile, up 46¢ from the week before. Seasonal harvests are winding down, but capacity is still tight for reefer freight. That’s led to higher reefer rates on the West Coast and in the Midwest. MORE
will open a distribution centre in Kansas City, Kansas. The new 517,000-square-foot operation, located at 5300 Kansas Avenue, will create more than 100 jobs within the next two years. They join a variety of other companies using Kansas for distribution and fulfillment facilities, including Amazon, Hy-Vee Aisles, Dollar Tree, Spectrum Brands and Horizon Global. Online home goods and furniture retailer Overstock.com, Inc. MORE
As we continue to make significant strides (no pun intended) in creating an environment that helps DSI employees enjoy active, healthier lifestyles, we’re thrilled to be among the companies recognized on the Kansas City Business Journal’s 2016 Healthiest Employers list. Company corporate health and wellness dsi dsi kansas city employee wellness kansas city business journal healthiest employers kansas city corporate challenge kansas city healthiest employers MORE
Want to know whether a discount with a recipe sent to Jasmine’s mobile account will inspire her to buy that lemon-infused Tunisian olive oil when she walks into your Kansas City store the second week in July – if July 4th falls on a Wednesday – and it’s raining, but just a little bit? MORE
Angel Flight West is in Santa Monica, one of the other groups is in Kansas City, and there are others in Long Island and Florida who will use it. There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. MORE
Chicago to Kansas City also climbed 23¢ to $3.02/mile. Denver to Salt Lake City climbed 15¢ to $1.80/mile. Out West, Sacramento to Salt Lake City dropped 20¢ to $2.48/mile. MORE
The hours of service restrictions on truckers contributes to this trend as carriers cannot legally serve some cities within the same time as they used to. . Retail Sales . . households cut back on purchasing autos in March contributing to the weak GDP performance in the first quarter. MORE
The route is part of the the Kansas City Southern (KCS) network and is one of a few new options carriers like Maersk (the company Walmart contracts) have started to provide as an alternative to the West Coast port congestion. Walmart Explores Mexico’s Supply Chain. MORE
Chicago to Kansas City slid 19¢ to $2.08/mi. It’s still early in the spring, but the refrigerated truckload sector is not picking up any momentum yet. MORE
Kansas City Southern has Great Quarter, while Old Dominion Slows but Still ar Outperforms RivalsRail Carriers Continue to be Far More Profitable than Truckload or LTL Sectors. MORE
Current offices include Jacksonville FL , Cleveland OH, Pine Bluff AR, Dallas, TX, Omaha, NE , Clinton, IA, Kalamazoo, MI, Charlotte, NC, Memphis, TN, Edgerton, KS, and Kansas City MO and KS. MORE
Seattle to Salt Lake City gained 13¢ to $1.84/mi. Also on the West Coast, Stockton to Salt Lake City moved up 17¢ to $2.52/mi. The spot market continues to offer a mixed bag. MORE
Angel Flight West is in Santa Monica, one of the other groups is in Kansas City, and there are others in Long Island and Florida who will use it. There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. MORE
It is such a very different landscape than the green mountains of my farm in West Virginia or my city streets in Philadelphia. There was no line in the bathroom at the Kansas City CLM conference in 2001, but there will be at the CSCMP conference in San Antonio in 2013. MORE
Wagner Logistics continues its growth this year as we add a new customer with two new cities to our service map. Current offices include Jacksonville FL , Cleveland OH, Pine Bluff AR, Dallas, TX, Omaha, NE , Clinton, IA, Edgerton, KS, and Kansas City MO and KS. MORE
Kansas City Related Topics Logistics Trends and Insights
JULY 21, 2019
Class I railroad, Kansas City Southern (KCS) reported record second-quarter revenues, up 5% to $714 million, despite flat volumes. Of the Class 1 railroads, Kansas City Southern is the only one to run a dedicated system into Mexico through an agreement with the Mexican government.
EFT
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
will open a distribution centre in Kansas City, Kansas. The new 517,000-square-foot operation, located at 5300 Kansas Avenue, will create more than 100 jobs within the next two years. They join a variety of other companies using Kansas for distribution and fulfillment facilities, including Amazon, Hy-Vee Aisles, Dollar Tree, Spectrum Brands and Horizon Global. Online home goods and furniture retailer Overstock.com, Inc.
DSI
JANUARY 14, 2016
As we continue to make significant strides (no pun intended) in creating an environment that helps DSI employees enjoy active, healthier lifestyles, we’re thrilled to be among the companies recognized on the Kansas City Business Journal’s 2016 Healthiest Employers list. Company corporate health and wellness dsi dsi kansas city employee wellness kansas city business journal healthiest employers kansas city corporate challenge kansas city healthiest employers
DSI
AUGUST 30, 2016
Techweek Kansas City 2016 is fast approaching. In less than two weeks, innovators, entrepreneurs and techies will come together to explore tech trends in Kansas City and beyond. Techweek is a festival that promotes innovation and entrepreneurship now taking place in eight major cities. Kansas City joined the roster last year and drew more than 4,000 attendees for a week of thought-provoking sessions and stimulating networking opportunities.
DSI
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
The second annual Techweek Kansas City wrapped this weekend with a 24-hour hackathon. Techweek staff members were on hand to provide the snacks and more importantly, the caffeine that fueled some of Kansas City’s most creative tech talent through the night. augmented reality Events hackathon techweek techweek kansas cityThe weeklong event around innovation and entrepreneurship in tech culminated in the contest held in the Think Big offices.
Supply Chain Digest
MARCH 5, 2018
Volumes Up Big for Kansas City Southern and Norfolk Southern, Flat or Down at CSX and Union Pacific
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Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 23, 2016
Kansas City Southern has Great Quarter, while Old Dominion Slows but Still ar Outperforms RivalsRail Carriers Continue to be Far More Profitable than Truckload or LTL Sectors.
Elementum
AUGUST 29, 2017
Harvey is not the first lethal and damaging flood to hit Houston: Tropical Storm Allison in 2001 killed 41 and caused $9 billion in damage, as well as flooding in 2016 that shut down the city for days.
BluJay Solutions
JULY 25, 2019
The Frictionless Tour will kick off on September 26, visiting 11 cities with our RV – decked out with TVs, and serving up delicious food, ice cold drinks, and popular tailgate games for you to enjoy. Sunday, 10/6 – Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Google Express, the tech company’s fast delivery service, expands in Kansas City (Kansas City Star). Are you attending the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference later this month (September 25-28 in Orlando, FL)?
CH Robinson Transportfolio
MAY 12, 2015
It also increases our market share with small businesses and significantly expands our presence in the Kansas City market. Ecommerce is going to be a bigger part of future supply chain services.
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The Network Effect
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
For 17 years he paid his dues as an assistant coach – first at the University of Minnesota, then with the Steelers, followed by the Kansas City Chiefs, and finally back to Minnesota.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 8, 2014
It is such a very different landscape than the green mountains of my farm in West Virginia or my city streets in Philadelphia. There was no line in the bathroom at the Kansas City CLM conference in 2001, but there will be at the CSCMP conference in San Antonio in 2013.
DSI
APRIL 8, 2016
And given Heinrich’s remarks on logistics, Kansas City was the natural place to hold such a discussion. This is especially true in Kansas City, where you can reach nearly the entire U.S. A fascinating paradox has gripped the supply chain industry.
AIMMS
JULY 10, 2018
Angel Flight West is in Santa Monica, one of the other groups is in Kansas City, and there are others in Long Island and Florida who will use it. There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good.
Marianne Hudson
JANUARY 27, 2016
This past October, I enjoyed watching my hometown Kansas City Royals become the World Champions of baseball. Scorecards are ubiquitous in baseball, helping coaches, players and fans understand the factors that led to a victory or defeat.
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 11, 2017
Chicago to Kansas City also had a big increase at $3.48/mile, up 46¢ from the week before. Seasonal harvests are winding down, but capacity is still tight for reefer freight. That’s led to higher reefer rates on the West Coast and in the Midwest.
Elementum
MAY 13, 2015
The route is part of the the Kansas City Southern (KCS) network and is one of a few new options carriers like Maersk (the company Walmart contracts) have started to provide as an alternative to the West Coast port congestion. Walmart Explores Mexico’s Supply Chain.
DAT Solutions
DECEMBER 10, 2018
It also snowed in Chicago, Omaha, and Kansas City, but nobody gets quite so worked up about that. Those cities tend to have systems in place to plow the roads and keep them safe. It’s snowing at the wrong time and in all the wrong places.
DAT Solutions
APRIL 2, 2019
Chicago to Kansas City slid 19¢ to $2.08/mi. It’s still early in the spring, but the refrigerated truckload sector is not picking up any momentum yet.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 14, 2015
and they are coming bonded and pre-cleared, so they do not have to stop at the border, which eliminates [all the paperwork and customs activity] that happened at Laredo, which was like the Bermuda Triangle…The trains are coming through Laredo and connecting with either Ferromex or Kansas City Southern de México (KCSM) — the connection process takes about a couple of hours — and then it takes 1-2 days for the trains to reach the interior ramps in the country.
Cerasis
JULY 21, 2015
Early this summer, the Los Angeles City Council voted to raise the minimum wage from $9 to $15 an hour. A similar proposal is being considered by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, which would dramatically expand the number of cities impacted throughout Southern California. .
Logistics Trends and Insights
JULY 25, 2018
The first 10,000-square-meter warehouse opened its doors in Ocoyoacac in the State of Mexico, and SEKO plans to follow with six more facilities across the country in Laredo/Nuevo Laredo, McAllen/Reynosa, Mexico City, Monterrey, Toluca and Queretaro.
DAT Solutions
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
The biggest spike was the lane from Chicago to Kansas City , which surged 49¢ up to $3.10/mile. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so trucks are still in high demand to move refrigerated freight.
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Chicago to Kansas City also climbed 23¢ to $3.02/mile. Denver to Salt Lake City climbed 15¢ to $1.80/mile. Out West, Sacramento to Salt Lake City dropped 20¢ to $2.48/mile.
DAT Solutions
MARCH 6, 2019
Seattle to Salt Lake City gained 13¢ to $1.84/mi. Also on the West Coast, Stockton to Salt Lake City moved up 17¢ to $2.52/mi. The spot market continues to offer a mixed bag.
DAT Solutions
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Rock Island to Kansas City also shot up 61¢ to $3.22/mile. Flatbed trends have been mostly neutral overall so far in February. There are signs of spring, with higher volumes in many markets over the course of the past three weeks.
Cognira
APRIL 1, 2019
Want to know whether a discount with a recipe sent to Jasmine’s mobile account will inspire her to buy that lemon-infused Tunisian olive oil when she walks into your Kansas City store the second week in July – if July 4th falls on a Wednesday – and it’s raining, but just a little bit?
AIMMS
JULY 10, 2018
Angel Flight West is in Santa Monica, one of the other groups is in Kansas City, and there are others in Long Island and Florida who will use it. There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good.
EFT
MAY 18, 2016
Wagner Logistics continues its growth this year as we add a new customer with two new cities to our service map. Current offices include Jacksonville FL , Cleveland OH, Pine Bluff AR, Dallas, TX, Omaha, NE , Clinton, IA, Edgerton, KS, and Kansas City MO and KS.
EFT
APRIL 27, 2016
The hours of service restrictions on truckers contributes to this trend as carriers cannot legally serve some cities within the same time as they used to. . Retail Sales . . households cut back on purchasing autos in March contributing to the weak GDP performance in the first quarter.
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 3, 2019
Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center (FAPC) predict, “From tried-and-true barbecue sauces and flavorful potato recipes with a twist, food developers are becoming inspired by Kansas City barbecue, Southern Appalachian pimento cheese, Made in Oklahoma salsas and other areas from sea to shining sea. Food preferences, like fashion, change with each new generation.
DAT Solutions
APRIL 15, 2016
That's boosted prices on the lane from Shreveport to Kansas City, which have risen 20¢ per mile in the past couple weeks. Van spot market volume got a big boost at the end of March, when shippers were rushing to move inventory before closing the books on Q1.
Enterra Insights
MAY 24, 2019
”[1] In a 2017 study, Didem Tuzemen, an economist at the Kansas City Fed, indicated the “decline in demand for middle-skilled work — a phenomenon dubbed ‘job polarization,’ because more positions are concentrated at the higher and lower ends — has played a role in keeping prime-age men out of the job market.”[2] City navigators will connect people to place-based education opportunities.”[4]
EFT
DECEMBER 19, 2016
Current offices include Jacksonville FL , Cleveland OH, Pine Bluff AR, Dallas, TX, Omaha, NE , Clinton, IA, Kalamazoo, MI, Charlotte, NC, Memphis, TN, Edgerton, KS, and Kansas City MO and KS.
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