About Kenco

Kenco is a top-ranked, third-party logistics service provider. For over 70 years, Kenco’s clients have been the central focus of everything we do. Our team of logistics experts help companies achieve real results by providing agile best-in-class solutions, technology, and talent.

 

Kenco’s strategic portfolio of integrated logistics solutions includes Distribution and eCommerce Fulfillment, Comprehensive Transportation Management, MHE Fleet Services, Engineering, and innovative, data-driven Supply Chain Solutions—all engineered for operational excellence.

WELCOME FROM

OUR CEO

Friends, customers, and future partners,

Welcome to our digital doorstep. We’re excited to share a window into the beating heart of a company with a passion for logistics and a deep commitment to its people.

Since 1950, Kenco has journeyed from a Tennessee-born company to a top-ranked nationwide leader in the 3PL industry. We now boast an impressive network of facilities across the US, a seasoned team of experts leading fully integrated logistics solutions, and cutting-edge technology powering our operations.

But at Kenco, the real magic lies in our team. Whether it’s crafting leading solutions for a new client or anticipating and adapting to evolving supply chain trends, our associates are the architects of our success. They’re the ones forging those “invisible” connections that keep the wheels turning smoothly, responding with lightning speed to unexpected challenges, and ensuring your goods reach their destination.

So, as you explore our website, I invite you to see beyond the numbers and metrics and look for the stories behind them. The unwavering commitment of our dedicated associates, the spirit of innovation, and the focus on customer satisfaction.

At Kenco, we’re delivering relationships that last and solutions that will scale with you.

With regards,
Denis Reilly
President and CEO, Kenco

Awards

How We Operate

The way we work brings people, processes, and technology together to orchestrate and enable positive outcomes and results for our customers.

Data-Driven Excellence

Lower customer attrition rate than industry average

Avg. on-time shipping across Kenco sites

Avg. inventory accuracy across Kenco sites

Avg. order accuracy across Kenco sites

Lower labor turnover rate at Kenco O/S Certified Sites

Higher operational efficiency at Kenco O/S certified sites

Lower safety incidence rates at Kenco O/S certified sites

Fewer recordable injuries than the industry standard

Fewer lost-time injuries than the industry standard

Reduction in operating cost once Kenco innovation is implemented

OUR COMMITMENTS

SHAPING THE FUTURE

VISION, MISSION, VALUES



Our mission is to be the preferred supply chain partner in North America.

Our vision is to redefine 3PL by offering customized innovative solutions on a national scale with the personal attention of a local partner.

Our purpose is to be a trusted partner by empowering our people and customers through connected solutions.

KENCO CULTURE

Every day, our people push our business forward. Our dedicated workforce has been a cornerstone of our culture and an essential part of what makes Kenco so special.

That’s why — from the distribution floor to the board room — we are committed to inclusivity in our workforce, ensuring every one of our associates is empowered to have their voices heard.

Through our diverse backgrounds, we’re able to leverage every member of our staff to devise creative solutions to any on and off site problem — making Kenco a unified community where our people can grow together and make us stronger every day.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

We are a team of passionate community-minded people, propelled by the desire to support and assist the communities we serve in North America.

While we encourage and empower our team members to contribute to local organizations in their own way, Kenco officially partners with United Way and the Feeding America Network.

VISION, MISSION, VALUES



Our mission is to be the preferred supply chain partner in North America.

Our vision is to redefine 3PL by offering customized innovative solutions on a national scale with the personal attention of a local partner.

Our purpose is to be a trusted partner by empowering our people and customers through connected solutions.

KENCO CULTURE

Every day, our people push our business forward. Our dedicated workforce has been a cornerstone of our culture and an essential part of what makes Kenco so special.

That’s why — from the distribution floor to the board room — we are committed to inclusivity in our workforce, ensuring every one of our associates is empowered to have their voices heard.

Through our diverse backgrounds, we’re able to leverage every member of our staff to devise creative solutions to any on and off site problem — making Kenco a unified community where our people can grow together and make us stronger every day.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

We are a team of passionate community-minded people, propelled by the desire to support and assist the communities we serve in North America.

While we encourage and empower our team members to contribute to local organizations in their own way, Kenco officially partners with United Way and the Feeding America Network.

Our Journey: The Kenco Timeline

Our History

1950

Kenco is founded by Jim Kennedy Jr. and Sam Smartt, with a commitment to providing quality warehouse management services throughout the Southeast.

1961

Kenco’s Material Handling Service gets its starts as a forklift dealership.

1966

Co-founder, Jim Kennedy Jr., drafts the industry’s first dedicated Contract Warehousing Agreement. That customer remains with Kenco today.

1970’s

Kenco expands its presence across the U.S., becoming a national provider

1987

Kenco develops its proprietary Warehouse Execution System (WES)

1999

Kenco affiliates and subsidiaries merge to become a comprehensive, integrated 3PL

2010

Kenco launched Fleet Management services

2015

Kenco forms Kenco Innovation Lab – one of the first in the industry – with a dedicated team of specialists collaborating with customers to identify, research and prototype cutting-edge ideas and processes.

2019

Kenco’s innovation lab expands into a 10,000 square foot test facility, providing them additional space to develop value-added technology in a real-world warehouse environment.

2020

Kenco launches Da Vinci AI, a proprietary AI tool to act as a foundational technology for Kenco’s Control Tower, intelligent slotting solution, labor management planning, and more.

2022

Kenco forms Life Sciences division, formally committing to pursuing forward-thinking logistics solutions for life sciences and healthcare arena.