INPERSON
Denis Reilly is president and CEO of Kenco, a third-party logistics provider (3PL) whoseservices include distribution, transportation management, material handling equipmentand fleet services, e-commerce fulfillment, and supply chain intelligence solutions.
Reilly has more than 35 years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Kenco, heserved as CEO of St. George Logistics and has also worked for USA Dry Van Logistics,Geodis, MIQ Logistics, Menlo Logistics, and Frito-Lay.
Denis Reilly of Kenco
warehouse space. Our Innovation Labfunctions as a formal space to review,research, and promote new ideas to bringfuturistic solutions to our customers andthe industry.
Q: KENCO IS THE LARGEST WOMAN-OWNED
3PL IN THE U.S. DOES THIS UNIQUE STATUSPROVIDE AN ADVANTAGE?
A: I view Kenco’s diversity as a competitiveadvantage because we choose the most talented individuals for every role, regardlessof gender. At Kenco, we actively promotethe advancement of women in an industrythat is historically male-dominant.
From our chairwoman and owner to thevice president of innovation and the manywomen who are Kenco general managers operating fulfillment warehouses onbehalf of our clients, women play a majorrole in our success.
Q: YOU HAVE SAID THAT YOUR VISION FORKENCO IS THAT IT WILL LEAD THE DIGITALIZATION OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN. WHY IS THATIMPORTANT?
A: At Kenco, digitalization is a top prioritythat we are taking very seriously, as is evidenced by our investment in technology,people, and our recent Innovation Labexpansion.
Most companies realize they need a dig-
early on and is working to lead the way in
helping our customers with their transfor-
mation efforts. ;
