Featured Member: Melody Warren President, Transportation Logistics Systems, Inc. www.TransLogSys.com 816-931-9479

"On a daily basis we are called upon to transport materials that feed the supply chain to a manufacturing facility with several hundred workers. Our success in fulfilling customers’ requests allows them to be successful, and in turn keeps the pipeline full of finished goods."
-- Melody Warren, Founder and President, Transportation Logistics Systems, Inc.

Transportation Logistics Systems, Inc (TLS) is a third-party logistics provider, offering customers a full-service shipping resource. Established in 1992, founder Melody Warren saw a need for reliable service providers in an industry where commitment was lacking. Thanks to the reputation of its staff, TLS experienced early and continued success. Begun as a transportation brokerage company, TLS quickly grew into a full-service, third-party logistics provider and freight forwarder because of the loyalty of its customers. Now, the customer base is well over 100 companies, many of which are Fortune 500; but also many are smaller companies who have come to rely on TLS as their "in-house" shipping department.

As the company has developed, so has its reputation. Since buying, renovating, and moving into a new (85 year-old) building, Melody Warren and TLS have gained visibility in the local community as well. TLS was recently the recipient of the Cornerstone Award from the Economic Development Corporation for unique building re-use and renovation. The building is located in a HUB Zone and Enterprise Zone, a further demonstration of the company’s commitment to supporting the community.

Melody Warren is a Founding Member of the KC Council of Women Business Owners, and "is a delight to have on board," according to the Executive Director, Nancy Zurbuchen. "Her enthusiasm is not only catching, it is an encouragement to me and the other members to keep on keeping on."

Melody is featured in the first of our new ad series that is appearing in the KC Small Business Monthly (a KC-CWBO Corporate Sponsor.) Below is a copy of the ad and information about Melody’s company.