Reston, Va. and Chattanooga, Tenn. — February 17, 2026 — Takt, a Warehouse Intelligence and Labor Management platform, and Kenco, one of North America’s leading third-party logistics providers, today announced a strategic partnership to scale AI-powered labor management, real-time operational intelligence, and workforce engagement across Kenco’s distribution network. The partnership reflects how leading 3PLs are investing in real-time workforce intelligence to improve performance and maximize the impact of automation and robotics across their networks.
Kenco has selected Takt as a strategic Labor Management and Warehouse Intelligence system. The platform is currently deployed across 19 distribution centers, with expansion planned to an additional 30 facilities in the coming months. As part of the agreement, Kenco will also serve as a Design Partner, collaborating with Takt to shape future product capabilities.
“Partnering with Takt elevates labor performance intelligence from reporting to real-time operational control,” said Jason Minghini, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions at Kenco. “Standardizing on a unified platform strengthens execution, sharpens responsiveness, and allows us to scale performance discipline across our growing automation-enabled network.”
“Kenco is exactly the type of partner we look to build with—forward-thinking, operationally disciplined, and deeply invested in their people,” said Glynn LoPresti, Chief Executive Officer at Takt. “Together, we’re building a long-term foundation for smarter, more adaptive warehouse operations powered by data, AI, and workforce engagement.”
Measurable Operational Results
Since go-live, Kenco has realized measurable gains across multiple operational environments:
Real-Time Intelligence and AI-Powered Employee Coaching
The platform provides real-time performance visibility across direct and indirect labor, helping leaders make faster staffing and coaching decisions during the shift. Automated notifications proactively surface performance trends and risks, reducing reliance on manual reporting.
TaktAI translates performance data into actionable, role-specific coaching recommendations, equipping supervisors to provide targeted feedback while giving associates clear expectations and guidance. The result is improved productivity, engagement, and workforce stability.
“TaktAI isn’t just analytics—it’s about helping people perform better every day,” said Noah MacMichael, Chief Product Officer at Takt. “By turning real-time performance data into practical coaching guidance, we’re enabling Kenco to improve productivity while strengthening engagement and long-term workforce stability.”
Gamification That Drives Engagement and Performance
As part of the design partnership, Kenco and Takt developed and launched a gamification module that aligns incentives with role-based metrics, fair standards, and operational goals.
Since launching the module pilot in December 2025, Kenco has reported measurable engagement and performance improvements. In the single pilot site, Gamification has resulted so far in:
“Gamification is most effective when associates trust the data behind it,” said Kristi Montgomery, VP of Strategic Transformation at Kenco. “By embedding gamification into Takt’s real-time performance platform, we’re creating motivation that feels fair, meaningful, and directly connected to how work gets done.”
Scaling a Network-Wide Performance Strategy
As Kenco expands Takt across its network, the partnership establishes a scalable foundation that combines labor intelligence, AI-powered coaching, automated alerts, and engagement strategies to drive consistent performance across diverse operations.
“Kenco’s strategic approach demonstrates how technology, data, and people can come together to drive measurable results,” said MacMichael. “This partnership shows what’s possible when warehouse intelligence and engagement are treated as strategic advantages.”
About Kenco
Kenco is a leading North American 3PL delivering custom, integrated logistics solutions that maximize supply chain efficiency. For more than 75 years, they have partnered with customers to provide distribution, transportation, material handling and automation solutions. Kenco’s people set the organization apart—experienced, committed associates who bring agility and expertise to even the most complex supply chain challenges. Guided by its mission and vision, Kenco innovates relentlessly to deliver solutions on a national scale with the care of a local provider, building trusted partnerships that keep goods moving and businesses growing.
About Takt
Takt is a labor management and warehouse orchestration company helping logistics providers, retailers, and third-party operators unlock greater efficiency and resilience in their workforce. By combining data-driven insights with practical tools, Takt enables organizations to optimize staffing, balance direct and indirect labor, and adapt to shifting volumes and automation levels. With a focus on measurable outcomes and operational excellence, Takt provides customers with the framework to evaluate their current state, identify opportunities for improvement, and achieve their ideal future of work, all while balancing costs.