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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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With 19 commercial airports, Florida airports are some of the most frequented travel destinations in the U.S. The company chose Florida over other Southeastern locations because of the close proximity to Melbourne International Airport and because Florida was the largest market for Embraer’s Phenom jets.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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The Memphis International Airport is home to the FedEx Superhub. Not only do logistics clusters have huge potential for jobs creation, they also are hubs of innovation of environmental sustainability. Singapore, Rotterdam—the big clusters—this is where you see rapid environmental innovation,” notes Sheffi.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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N ew technologies and business models have the heavy/discrete manufacturing industry on the verge of an innovative new period that promises greater productivity and the potential for lower costs, according to a recent report prepared by GE. In May, Anheuser-Busch celebrated the opening of its expanded manufacturing facility in Jacksonville.