It strikes me that Michigan could be in a terrific position to become the next major distribution and logistics-type hub in the Midwest. —There is a looming shortage of hourly direct labor around the country prepared to work at the $12-15/hr warehouse functions. —Seems Michigan would have an abundant direct labor force and access to … Continue reading “Michigan as the Distribution and Logistics Hub of the Midwest”
Author: Mick Mountz
Kiva Systems’ order-fulfillment solution deploys thousands of mobile robots into ecommerce pick-pack-and-ship fulfillment centers, tripling productivity, while simultaneously increasing the speed, accuracy and flexibility of the operation. Mick founded Kiva in January 2003 after spending time in high-tech product development, manufacturing and marketing at Webvan, Apple and Motorola. In 2009 under Mick’s leadership Kiva was ranked #6 on the Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing private companies in America, and in 2012 Fast Company recognized Kiva as the 23rd Most Innovative Company in the World. That same year, Amazon.com acquired Kiva for $775M. Mick holds over 20 U.S. technology patents. He earned a BS in mechanical engineering from MIT and an MBA from Harvard.