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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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From the March/April 2014 issue. Slow economic growth has kept the percentage low, but the supply chain sector has made great strides in productivity, asset utilization and inventory management in the past three years.” In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Established by enactments of state government, public port agencies develop, manage and promote the flow of waterborne commerce. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. billion in 2014, accounting for 12.1 military forces. It has been a critical tool in helping U.S.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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T he Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) released its 26th Annual State of Logistics (SoL) Report® in June 2015. percent in 2014 to $1.45 percent in 2014. percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 percent to $80 billion in 2014.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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From the July/August 2014 issue. To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.). IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge will deliver technology services including application development, application management and system integration. Like Youngstown, Toledo is on track to see exports double between 2009 and 2014.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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The federal Bureau of Land Management, which has subsurface mineral rights for much of the Monterey shale field, in December sold about 15 leases for thousands of acres of potential shale development in California. Power outages can be avoided, and customers will be empowered to see and manage their energy use in near-real time.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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ALABAMA - updated for 2014. Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. The program provides state and local tax incentives and non-tax incentives to businesses and industries located within Alabama’s Enterprise Zones. A comprehensive guide to state incentives offered throughout the U.S.

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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From the May/June 2014 issue. Since its inception in 2008, the program has recognized 47 active AdvantageSite locations in the state after meeting guidelines such as utility and environmental standards, size, zoning and accessibility. Site awareness for statewide project managers and Georgia Allies partners. as of May 2014).

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