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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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Shreveport Regional Airport. The Aerospace/Defense industry reported its third consecutive year of record revenue and profit last year. Although growth is expected to slow, commercial aerospace companies continue to be optimistic about the future, industry experts say. By BF Staff. From the July/August 2013 issue.

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State Focus – Arkansas: Expect the Unexpected

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No wonder a number of businesses and industry have found their way to where “The People Rule.”. The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) is a short 20 minute drive from Siloam Springs. Siloam Springs Electric Department received national recognition for exceptional electric reliability in 2015. News Best Colleges Guide.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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In addition to warehouses, autonomous vehicles in logistics can also be found in airports, harbors and yards. Johnson County, located on Indianapolis’ near south side, is capitalizing on its prime location and welcoming the logistics industry and scores of distribution centers to the area. In fact, Indiana ranks No.1

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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

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We have among the best assets in the world, including unparalleled access to global markets with our five international airports, seven Class I railroads, the third largest interstate highway system in the country, the third largest intermodal port in the world, and more. IL FILM INDUSTRY IS SURGING. Palatine Road.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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An airport of entry (AOE), usually designated with the word “international”, provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. These services allow the airport to serve as an initial port of entry for foreign visitors arriving in a country. employment growth. NASHVILLE ASCENDS: A CITY AND AIRPORT FLYING HIGH.

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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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Seeking to unite the brightest minds from industry and academia, the 64,000-square-foot facility occupies just a portion of the old 285,000-square-foot Republic Windows & Doors plant at 930 W. The lab opened in May 2015. WHEELING: DYNAMIC COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL BASE KEEPS GROWING. Evergreen Avenue. Illinois’ Tenth 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. The overall cost of the logistics industry rose another 3.1 The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 By Dominique Cantelme From the May/June 2016 Issue. supply chain.

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