CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.—Sept. 15, 2015 (James Street Media Services)—Supply chain experts from Kenco—a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions, real estate services, and material handling equipment—will be among the presenters at two upcoming logistics events this fall.

 

The “Technology & Operations Solutions for Warehousing Conference” sponsored by the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) will be held in Fort Worth, Texas on Sept. 24–25. The conference brings together warehouse technology and operations professionals for education and networking, and is tailored to help attendees make their operations more efficient and more profitable.

 

Kristi Montgomery, vice president Kenco Innovation Labs, will have a prominent role as panelist and speaker. She will be on a panel discussing "How to Create a Culture of Innovation,” speak about "Emerging Technologies & the Impact on Logistics,” and lead a general session discussing what is on the horizon for warehousing technology.

 

Rebecca Wilson, Kenco’s Six Sigma manager, will be participating in a breakout session titled "LEAN—How YOU Impact the Bottom Line.”

 

More information about the IWLA symposium is available online.

 

Also in September, Kenco Director of Marketing Don Friddell will be a featured speaker at the Southeastern Warehousing Association (SWA) 70th Annual Conference on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Friddell’s presentation is titled "Top 10 Emerging Trends in B2B Marketing."

 

SWA members are drawn from warehousing companies in 11 southeastern states. This year’s conference theme is “Turning Vision Into Reality.” 

 

Since 1891, the International Warehouse Logistics Association has been defining the standards of excellence in warehousing and logistics outsourcing. IWLA promotes the growth and success of third-party logistics companies by providing its nearly 500 member companies with resources, information, education, and professional programs designed to advance their businesses and provide greater value to their customers. 

 

The Southeastern Warehouse Association (SWA) is an organization of professional logistics warehouse companies and the associate members who provide them with products and services. SWA members operate in one or more of eleven southeastern states. Established in 1919, the SWA’s primary purpose is to promote the integrity of the warehousing industry as an integral part of our nation’s global supply chain by providing superior performance and exceptional value. Visit www.swaonline.org for more information.

 

Kenco provides integrated logistics solutions that include distribution and fulfillment, comprehensive transportation management, material handling services, real estate management, and information technology—all engineered for Operational Excellence. Woman-owned and financially strong, Kenco has built lasting customer relationships for more than 60 years. Kenco’s focus is on common sense solutions that drive uncommon value. Learn more at www.kencogroup.com. Also, connect with Kenco on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and the Kenco Blog.

 

 

 

Bill Fahrenwald

James Street Associates

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