KC SmartPort -February E-News
KC SmartPort elects new Chairman
Eric McDonald, senior vice president of national accounts of Storage Solutions, has been elected as Chairman of KC SmartPort, as of Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Former Chairwoman, Melody Warren, finished her two-year term last Wednesday at the first quarterly board meeting of 2012.
In his first year as Chairman, McDonald will work closely with Chris Gutierrez, president of KC SmartPort, and the rest of the KC SmartPort board to continue the mission to grow the transportation and logistics industry here in the Kansas City region.
“As chairman, I plan to support KC SmartPort’s outreach efforts by expanding the contact base that SmartPort currently reaches,” said McDonald. “It is important to convey the message of Kansas City to key decision makers for the market.”
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KC SmartPort’s Trade Data Exchange is viable transportation technology
The Trade Data Exchange (TDE) is an effort by KC SmartPort to meet the needs of the supply chain industry for a comprehensive Transportation Management System (TMS). In early 2011, the TDE solidified a partnership with eShipping® to bring the system to market. TDE envisions a TMS with domestic and international capability. Through the partnership with eShipping, a comprehensive TMS is live and being utilized by customers.
eShipping, headquartered in Parkville, Mo., is a privately-owned, leading technology and logistics company. eShipping’s in-house technology team developed the TMS, which affords them a considerable advantage in the market place and allows them to remain at the forefront of the industry in terms of capabilities, buying power, customization, reaction time, flexibility and modeling.
For more information the TDE please contact Chris Gutierrez. For information on the TMS and its capability please visit eshipping.com
E-Commerce sales boom | a positive for the warehouse
As e-commerce sales continue to rise, there is an increasing demand for fulfillment centers and less demand for store-front space. This is positive for the Kansas City area, as it is one of the best regions in the United States to locate an e-commerce distribution business. Kansas City provides low transportation costs, a favorable tax environment, proximity to 80 percent of the U.S. major markets and an unparalleled infrastructure to support the distribution of online business.
Along with KC’s location, it is also home to a significant FedEx and UPS hub to further support the many transportation assets in the region. Access to these hubs allow for online retailers to deliver its merchandise faster than any other location.
To learn more about Kansas City’s assets for an e-commerce distribution business, click here.
Investor Profile | MIQ Logistics
MIQ Logistics is a global logistics company headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., with offices in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America. MIQ Logistics enables companies to improve its transportation network and overall supply chain efficiency by offering flexible logistics solutions supported by Web-native technology and global logistics management capabilities.
Along with MIQ’s global network partners, the company provides services in and between more than 80 countries. With the support of thousands of logistics professionals, this infrastructure can deliver seamless end-to-end supply chain solutions around the world.
MIQ Logistics employees understand that customer service is a number one priority and is best when built on a relationship of trust and understanding of a customers’ business. MIQ follows a focused strategy to hire and further develop talent, and then give them the responsibility and accountability to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
For more information please visit MIQ.com or contact Rob Hoback.
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