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Economic Growth Continues, Manufacturing Growth Expected In 2013

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Survey respondents also forecast that they will increase inventories by 0.3 Purchasing and supply executives predict that capital expenditures will increase by 7.6 percent in 2013 over 2012, compared to a 3.7 percent increase reported for 2012 over 2011. percent to support their planned level of sales in 2013. Non-Manufacturing Summary.

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Economic Growth Continues, Manufacturing Growth Expected In 2013

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Survey respondents also forecast that they will increase inventories by 0.3 Purchasing and supply executives predict that capital expenditures will increase by 7.6 percent in 2013 over 2012, compared to a 3.7 percent increase reported for 2012 over 2011. percent to support their planned level of sales in 2013. Non-Manufacturing Summary.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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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. Spending in the U.S. trillion in 2012, a 3.4

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Whether you are a business that needs to speed up your slow hours, fill your empty chairs and tables, or sell sitting inventory, UMeTime offers merchants the capability to overcome these barriers and drive sales and revenue. million square feet of retail space and 8.2 million square feet of office space, 7.6

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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With such a large inventory of bridges and a sizeable backlog of repair needs, we looked to innovative solutions to address the problem,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. agriculture, construction, gambling, healthcare and retail). It reimburses 50 percent to 75 percent of employee wages.

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