Wagner Awarded Contract with Creativity, Inc.: Two Family Owned Companies Unite for Growth

Wagner Logistics has been awarded the contract for fulfillment and transportation of the multiple operations by Creativity, Inc. for the Let’s Make Art, Inc. and Missouri Star Quilt Co. businesses. in North Kansas City, Missouri which begun on September 15, 2020. Wagner plans to utilize existing employees working in logistics functions in the 480,000 sq. ft. facility, as well as robotics as a service RaaS automation from our partners at inVia Robotics to manage the day-to-day fulfillment needs while our logistics team handles transportation. We are prepared for the upcoming holiday shopping season.

Wagner is set up for companies looking to scale up and grow their online orders. “Wagner is a top 100 3PL firm that can relate to rapid growth in a short period of time. Wagner’s growth over the last five years is a testament to our success in customer partnerships by providing quality service and we expect our partnership with Creativity, Inc. to be no different. We look forward to working closely with the good people at Creativity.” – Brian Smith, President & CEO

During a year filled with challenges around the world, Wagner continues to work with customers to find solutions that meet their needs into today’s world as this will be Wagner’s 2nd implementation of the inVia RaaS in 2020. 

About Wagner Logistics  

Wagner Logistics is a leading supply chain management provider offering comprehensive distribution center, fulfillment and transportation services across the U.S. since 1946. Our team provides precise solutions to fit each customer's needs at the speed our customers require. Wagner is driving forward by providing exceptional performance as the industry continues to adapt to customer buying habits. We are eager to tackle your most complex supply chain challenges - Bring it! www.wagnerlogistics.com

To learn more please contact

Joe Oliaro VP Sales

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About Creativity, Inc.

In 2008, Missouri Star Quilt Company began selling quilting supplies and offering machine quilting services. We knew we had to expand our reach outside of Hamilton, MO with help we were able to launch an ecommerce site to be able to reach quilters across the globe. Our Youtube channel with Momma Doan has over 690k subscribers that tune in to learn quilting techniques for all levels, helping grow our online business more. The launch of the Quilter’s Daily Deal, pre-cut bundles of fabric cut in various shapes and sizes shipped for $5, helped make us the largest selection of pre-cut fabrics in the world.- Sarah Galbraith https://www.missouriquiltco.com/content/aboutus

 About inVia Robotics

inVia Robotics is a Southern California robotics company founded in 2015 that provides the next generation of warehouse automation solutions. inVia is the developer of the first economical goods-to-person solution offered as "Robotics-as-a-Service." inVia is powering the future of warehouse productivity without disrupting the ecosystem of a business's operations. https://www.inviarobotics.com/

Wagner Awarded Contract with Olin Winchester: Lake City Army Ammunition Plant

August 10, 2020 

Wagner Logistics has been awarded the contract for warehousing and transportation of the daily operations by Olin Winchester, LLC for the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Missouri (within the Greater Kansas City area) which is expected to begin on October 1, 2020.

Wagner plans to hire from the pool of employees currently working in logistics functions and will manage the warehousing and transportation operation across the 3,900 acre campus.

“Wagner is a top 100 3PL firm; we are known for strong operations and quality service across the country.  Wagner’s growth over the last five years is a testament to our success in customer partnerships and we expect our partnership with Olin Winchester to be no different.  We look forward to working closely with the good people at Winchester.” – Brian Smith, President & CEO. 

This will be Wagner’s 6th location in the Greater Kansas City area and brings the U.S. footprint to 7 million square feet. During a year filled with challenges around the world, Wagner continues to work with customers to find solutions that meet their needs into today’s world. 

About Wagner Logistics 

Wagner Logistics is a leading supply chain management provider offering comprehensive distribution center, fulfillment and transportation services across the United States since 1946. Our team provides precise solutions to fit each customer's needs at the speed our customers require. Wagner is driving forward by providing exceptional performance as the industry continues to adapt to customer buying habits. We are eager to tackle your most complex supply chain challenges - Bring it! www.wagnerlogistics.com

To learn more about Wagner Logistics, please contact

Joe Oliaro VP Sales and Chief Real Estate Officer

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About Olin

Olin Corporation is a leading vertically-integrated global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products and a leading U.S. manufacturer of ammunition.  The chemical products produced include chlorine and caustic soda, vinyls, epoxies, chlorinated organics, bleach and hydrochloric acid.  Winchester's principal manufacturing facilities produce and distribute sporting ammunition, law enforcement ammunition, reloading components, small-caliber military ammunition and components, and industrial cartridges. Visit www.olin.com for more information on Olin Winchester.

About the Lake City Plant

The Lake City Plant, which began production in 1941, provides small-caliber military ammunition for both training and combat purposes. The plant, encompassing 3,935 acres, also serves as a national and regional test center for ammunition performance and weapons firing. For information regarding Winchester's Lake City operations visit undefined

 

Wagner Logistics Taking 2015 by Storm

August 31, 2015

Wagner Logistics continues to provide solutions to help companies meet those challenges, and that's why Inbound Logistics editors have recognized Wagner Logistics as one of 2015's Top 100 3PL Providers

This comes a few months after being honored as a CIO100 winner for their innovative technology, IT-in-a-Box and being named a Leading 3PL by Global Trade magazine. Wagner came into 2015 with a plan, we have stayed focused on our customers’ needs both the presence while also planning for the future.

The Wagner family started something special, in 1946, and we still practice on their founding principle: all of our customers are a big deal. Our C-level players are actively involved from the pre-planning phase forward and you get to know them as you become a part of the Wagner family.

ABOUT WAGNER LOGISTICS

Wagner Logistics based in North Kansas City, MO has continued to expand throughout the U.S. to meet our customer’s growing needs while staying focused on our core competencies. Wagner currently operate 12 warehouses in 8 states. We provide genuine customer service to our customers and our superior onboarding process will make your customer’s transition seamless. We work tirelessly to find innovative solutions to reduce supply chain costs while increasing your speed-to-market with our latest technology.

ABOUT INBOUND LOGISTICS

Inbound Logistics the leading trade magazine targeted toward business logistics and supply chain managers. The magazine's editorial mission is to help companies of all sizes better manage corporate resources by speeding and reducing inventory and supporting infrastructure, and better matching demand signals to supply lines. More information is available at www.inboundlogistics.com

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Wagner Logistics recognized by CIO Magazine as one of the THE CIO 100 Award Winners

Honorees receive award during CIO 100 Symposium & Awards Ceremony

June 2, 2015

North Kansas City, MO—IDG'sCIO magazinetoday announces Wagner Logistics as a recipient of the 2015 CIO 100. The 28th annual award program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology (IT).

"For 28 years now, the CIO 100 awards have honored the innovative use of technology to deliver genuine business value," said Maryfran Johnson, Editor in Chief of CIO magazine & Events. "Our 2015 winners are an outstanding example of the transformative power of IT to drive everything from revenue growth to competitive advantage."

By receiving the CIO 100 award we are positioning the company to become more competitive in an industry that is heavily commoditize. By offering a unique and tailored component such as IT-in-a-Box it will allow Wagner Logistics to be at the forefront of the competition.

Wagner Logistics strives to be innovative in all of our service areas. Our IT Department continues to finds ways that will benefit the customer and improve internal efficiencies. IT-in-a-Box will save both sides time and startup costs.

Executives from the winning companies will be recognized at The CIO 100 Symposium & Awards Ceremony, to be held Tuesday evening, August 11th, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.     

ABOUT THE CIO 100

Recipients of this year's CIO 100 Award were selected through a three-step process. First, companies filled out an online application form detailing their innovative IT and business initiatives. Next, a team of external judges (many of them former CIOs) reviewed the applications in depth, looking for leading-edge IT practices and measurable results. Finally, CIOeditors reviewed the judges' recommendations and selected the final 100.

Coverage of the 2015 CIO 100 Awards will be available online at CIO.com on August 1, 2015 and in the August issue ofCIO magazine.

ABOUT WAGNER LOGISTICS

Wagner Logistics offers dedicated warehousing, transportation management, packaging and assembly operations across the United States with over 3,000,000 sq. ft. of warehousing space. We provide genuine customer service to our customers and our superior onboarding process will make your customer’s transition seamless. We work tirelessly to find innovative solutions to reduce supply chain costs while increasing your speed-to-market with our latest technology.

ABOUT CIO

CIO is the premier content and community resource for information technology executives and leaders thriving and prospering in this fast-paced era of IT transformation in the enterprise. The award-winning CIO portfolio--CIO.com magazine (launched in 1987), CIO executive programs, CIO strategic marketing solutions, CIO Forum on LinkedIn, CIO Executive Council and CIO primary research—provides business technology leaders with analysis and insight on information technology trends and a keen understanding of IT’s role in achieving business goals. Additionally, CIO provides opportunities for IT solution providers to reach this executive IT audience. The CIO Executive Council is a professional organization of CIOs created to serve as an unbiased and trusted peer advisory group. CIO is published by IDG Enterprise, a subsidiary of International Data Group (IDG), the world’s leading media, events, and research company. Company information is available at IDG.

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Wagner Logistics Opens 6th Location for Customer

December 2, 2014

North Kansas City, MO. Wagner Logistics continues to expand its Midwest presence. Within one month, Wagner went from being asked to take control of warehouse operations for a current customer to going live in a brand new facility in Omaha, Nebraska.

Wagner now operates a recently finished 90,000 sq. ft. building in the Omaha area, creating six new jobs initially. Wagner now manages six warehouses for the long-time customer. Wagner takes the necessary steps needed to make sure our quick starts ups are done effectively, and ensure we are meeting the needs of the customer. Wagner currently operates over three million square feet of space in 16 facilities. 

In August, Wagner Logistics was named a Top 100 3PL by Inbound LogisticsInbound Logistics for the fourteenth year in a row. Wagner Logistics has continued to expand throughout the U.S. to meet our customer’s growing needs while staying focused on our core competencies. We are small enough to care but big enough to take on any size challenge.

ABOUT WAGNER LOGISTICS

Wagner Logistics has been honored as a Top 100 3PL provider fourteen years in a row by Inbound Logistics. Wagner offers dedicated warehousing, transportation, packaging and fulfillment services across the United States. With over 3,000,000 sq ft in 13 facilities- Wagner has you covered! We continually work to find new ways to help reduce your supply chain costs while increasing your speed to market. We want to tackle you biggest challenges. Bring It!

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Wagner Logistics is honored as a Top 100 3PL for the 14th year in a row

August 14, 2014

Wagner Logistics, a Kansas City based company, since 1946 is gaining national attention. “World-class logistics performance is crucial for companies of all sizes – from Fortune 500 to SMBs. Given the scope and scale of that challenge, Inbound Logistics editors recognize that Wagner Logistics provides the kinds of solutions that companies large and small rely on to solve the tactical logistics issues of serving customers better, faster, and more efficiently. Wagner Logistics is responsive, and continues to anticipate evolving needs by also offering the strategic solutions required to drive business process improvement and change for customers. For those reasons, Inbound Logistics editors are proud to recognize Wagner Logistics as one of our 2014 Top 100 3PLs”, Felecia Stratton, Editor Inbound Logistics.

This year marks the fourteenth year in a row that Wagner Logistics has received this honor from Inbound Logistics.  Wagner Logistics based in North Kansas City, MO has continued to expand throughout the U.S. to meet our customer’s growing needs while staying focused on our core competencies. Currently serving the KC metro area with four facilities, we are small enough to care but big enough to take on any size challenge.

Wagner Logistics is a leading supply chain management provider offering distribution center, fulfillment and transportation services across the United States. Wagner combines high-tech tools with high-touch product pampering to ensure that inventory is where it needs to be, when it's needed, in the condition customers expect. From product displays to complex fulfillment to vertical supply chains for fragile products, we want to tackle your biggest challenges. Bring it to Wagner Logistics!

ABOUT INBOUND LOGISTICS

Inbound Logistics the leading trade magazine targeted toward business logistics and supply chain managers. The magazine's editorial mission is to help companies of all sizes better manage corporate resources by speeding and reducing inventory and supporting infrastructure, and better matching demand signals to supply lines. More information is available at Inbound Logistics

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To learn more about Wagner Logistics, please contact
Shawn Closser, Vice President of Marketing & Sales
1201 E. 12th Ave North Kansas City, MO 64116
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