What KINEXO does

KINEXO is a U.S. supply chain planning and execution company headquartered in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, operating as a business unit of McLane Company within the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio. The firm serves enterprise customers across four verticals — foodservice, retail, hospitality, and healthcare — providing managed services that span freight management, redistribution network operations, multi-modal transportation, and supply chain engineering. Its operating footprint is anchored by four strategically located geographic redistribution hubs with both dry and temperature-controlled capabilities, enabling national coverage through a predictable sailing schedule and supporting just-in-time replenishment for distribution centers.

The company's product stack centers on a proprietary execution and design platform augmented by integrated partner technologies. Internal applications manage inventory, shipment history, transit times, and dynamic rate input for executable routing decisions; the Customer Portal provides total visibility from aggregate product position down to item-level inventory and order status; and the Carrier Portal, built on MercuryGate TMS, streamlines load management and bidding for capacity partners. Real-time predictive shipment visibility is delivered through a FourKites integration combining machine learning with a large carrier data network. Engineering services layer on optimization capability via Network Optimization (DC and ship-point selection), Source Optimization (bid analysis and volume-tier modeling), and Greenfield Analysis (ideal DC placement), together with a proprietary redistribution modeling process that aggregates LTL purchase volume across distributors and suppliers.

KINEXO monetizes through managed-services contracts on a quote-based, enterprise pricing model — pricing is not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated across three streams: Supply Chain Planning & Execution, Redistribution Network (including the KINEXO Direct sub-brand for warehousing-free direct manufacturer-to-distributor movement), and Transportation Solutions. Go-to-market is sales-led with dedicated National Account Managers and Business Analysts assigned per account, supported by customer testimonials and content marketing. Named enterprise customers include Brinker International, Applebee's, IHOP, Golden Corral, Wisconsin's Best, SMS, Centralized Supply Chain Services, Kahala Brands, Yum Brands, and KKC. The distribution model combines direct enterprise sales, the physical redistribution hub network, and self-service portals for ongoing execution.

Name

KINEXO

Legal name

KINEXO

Website

https://gokinexo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KINEXO is a U.S. supply chain planning and execution managed-services provider, serving enterprise foodservice, retail, hospitality, and healthcare customers across four redistribution hubs with multi-modal transportation, proprietary execution software, and FourKites-powered predictive visibility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supply Chain Management Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Shipper-Carrier Direct Contracting Networks (TLAEAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foodservice Supplier Last-Mile (B2B to Restaurants) (TLAAAHAJ), Specialized Freight Marketplaces (Reefer, Flatbed, Oversize, Hazmat) (TLAEAJAH)

Keywords

• Supply chain planning
• Freight management
• Redistribution network
• Transportation solutions
• Network engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Rocky Mount

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Supply Chain Planning & Execution Services: Managed services revenue derived from freight management, redistribution network operations, transportation solutions, and supply chain engineering services. The company provides end-to-end supply chain planning and execution, handling continuous design, planning, optimization, and implementation of goods movement from suppliers to final-mile distribution.
2. Redistribution Network Services: Revenue from aggregating less-than-truckload purchase volume across distributor-level distribution centers and suppliers, optimizing inbound and outbound loads through strategically located warehouses. Creates value for trading partners including customers, distributors, and suppliers.
3. Transportation Solutions: Revenue from freight management solutions including capacity procurement, freight bid management, multi-modal network services, accessorial management, and temperature-controlled capabilities. Services span truckload, LTL, parcel, intermodal, and rail modes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KINEXO is a supply chain planning and execution company that provides end-to-end services including continuous design, planning, optimization, and implementation of moving goods from suppliers through to final-mile distribution networks. The company operates a proprietary redistribution network with four strategically located hubs offering dry and temperature-controlled warehousing, complemented by transportation solutions spanning truckload, LTL, parcel, intermodal, and rail modes. KINEXO serves enterprise customers in the foodservice, retail, hospitality, and healthcare industries across North America, with technology platforms (Customer Portal, Carrier Portal, Execution & Design Software) enabling data-driven visibility and analytics.

Product overview

KINEXO offers a unified supply chain platform combining planning, execution, and engineering services for the foodservice, retail, hospitality, and healthcare industries across North America. The core platform centers on Supply Chain Planning & Execution and Transportation Solutions, supplemented by the Redistribution Network (with four geographic hubs) and KINEXO Direct for direct manufacturer-to-distributor movement. Engineering Services include Network Optimization, Source Optimization, and Greenfield Analysis for strategic supply chain design. Technology enablers include a Customer Portal, Carrier Portal, Execution & Design Software, and FourKites integration for real-time tracking and predictive insights.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KINEXO Direct: Direct redistribution solution that eliminates the need for warehousing by consolidating purchase orders and taking full control of the purchase and movement of goods from the manufacturer to the distributor.

Products and services

• Supply Chain Planning & Execution Core service for enterprise customers providing continuous design, planning, optimization, and implementation of moving goods from suppliers to final-mile distribution networks. Delivers data-driven freight management and full transactional visibility to reduce supply chain costs.
• Transportation Solutions Freight management solutions including capacity procurement, freight bid management, multi-modal network design, accessorial management, and temperature-controlled capabilities across truckload, LTL, parcel, intermodal, and rail transportation modes for enterprise customers.
• Redistribution Network Strategic redistribution service utilizing four geographically positioned hubs with dry and temperature-controlled capabilities to aggregate less-than-truckload volume and optimize inbound/outbound loads for distributors and suppliers across North America.
• KINEXO Direct Direct redistribution solution that eliminates warehousing needs by consolidating purchase orders and taking full control of the purchase and movement of goods from the manufacturer to the distributor, reducing costs and risks for enterprise customers.
• Sailing Schedule Predictable order cycles from four redistribution hubs servicing each region of the country, allowing distribution centers to better manage inventory through coordinated transportation network and technology optimization.
• Network Optimization Engineering service providing custom distributor location selection, vendor ship point selection, and inbound supply chain optimization to develop optimum supply paths aligned to enterprise business goals.
• Source Optimization Bid optimization analysis using mathematical models and software to evaluate bundled bids, tiered volume discounts, and multi-location scenarios for optimal sourcing decisions for enterprise customers.
• Greenfield Analysis Analytical model to determine ideal distribution center locations based on geographic analysis of stores, suppliers, and demand volumes to maximize coverage with minimal distribution points.
• Customer Portal Web-based portal providing total visibility of product movement with drill-down capability to item level, including real-time stock status, inbound purchase orders, existing floor stock, and outbound sales orders to distributors for enterprise customer self-service.
• Carrier Portal Web-based portal integrated with MercuryGate TMS that streamlines communication and the entire shipment process for carrier partners in KINEXO's transportation network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced supply chain costs for customers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FourKitescoreTechnology or IntegrationFourKites is integrated into KINEXO's technology platform, providing real-time shipment tracking by combining machine learning with the world's largest data network to deliver predictive insights. This integration enhances KINEXO's supply chain visibility capabilities for its customers.
• C&L TransportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorC&L Transport is a carrier partner in KINEXO's transportation network. KINEXO works with C&L Transport to ensure quality deliveries, with KINEXO's professional and attentive team keeping trucks rolling through a strong positive relationship.
• Kottke TruckingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKottke Trucking is a long-standing carrier partner in KINEXO's network. KINEXO and Kottke Trucking have formed a true partnership, with KINEXO learning Kottke's areas of service and reaching out with specific lane opportunities that fit their network.
• Syfan TransportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSyfan Transport is a carrier partner in KINEXO's transportation network. KINEXO's team maintains direct contact with Syfan's account rep and operations manager, with transportation managers available to resolve issues collaboratively as one team.
• TraffixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraffix is a carrier partner in KINEXO's network. KINEXO is described as a true partner that cares about carriers in every aspect of the supply chain, maintaining an open line of communication for feedback, process improvement, and solutions.
• TCB TransportationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTCB Transportation is a carrier partner in KINEXO's network. KINEXO is described as a great customer/vendor experience with an understanding of partnership that makes day-to-day operations run smoothly.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CH Robinson Worldwide: One of the largest North American third-party logistics providers, offering freight brokerage, managed transportation, and supply chain consulting. Highly comparable to KINEXO's managed-services model in foodservice and retail verticals, with significantly greater scale and broader modal coverage.
• RXO, Inc. Tech-enabled freight broker and last-mile asset-light 3PL spun off from XPO. Comparable to KINEXO's transportation solutions and freight bid management offerings, though RXO is asset-light and lacks KINEXO's owned redistribution hub infrastructure.
• Coyote Logistics (UPS): Asset-based and asset-light freight brokerage and 3PL owned by UPS. Directly comparable to KINEXO's Transportation Solutions and supply chain execution offering in North America, with deep truckload and LTL coverage across retail and consumer verticals.
• NFI Industries: Family-owned, asset-based 3PL with dedicated transportation, warehousing, and distribution services including temperature-controlled capabilities. Closely comparable to KINEXO's redistribution hub model and multi-temperature execution, and a peer in foodservice and retail verticals.
• Echo Global Logistics: Technology-enabled 3PL and freight broker with managed transportation services. Comparable to KINEXO in providing shipper-managed freight services with technology-driven visibility and optimization, with broader modal coverage but no owned redistribution warehousing.
• BlueGrace Logistics: Asset-light freight brokerage and managed transportation provider with proprietary technology. Comparable to KINEXO in serving mid-to-large shippers across North America with a combination of brokerage and managed services.
• Saddle Creek Logistics Services: Asset-based 3PL offering warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment with temperature-controlled capabilities. Comparable to KINEXO's redistribution hub model and multi-temperature execution across retail and consumer goods verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Transplace / Uber Freight: Large managed transportation and digital freight broker now part of Uber Freight. Offers supply chain optimization, managed transportation, and network engineering services that overlap directly with KINEXO's Engineering Services and Transportation Solutions.
• McLane Company: KINEXO's parent company and Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, one of the largest wholesale distributors in the U.S. The relationship is symbiotic: McLane provides scale, customer access, and operational synergies, and KINEXO extends McLane's supply chain reach into external customers.
• Penske Logistics: Division of Penske Transportation with supply chain design, warehousing, and transportation management services. Comparable to KINEXO's end-to-end supply chain planning and execution offering, with significantly greater scale and a broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GoKINEXO

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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