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How to plan your warehouse layout

The Korte Company

They protect inventory and, when built right, improve on the efficiency with which that inventory is received, sorted, retrieved and shipped. For help, consult with racking system vendors early in the design process. The value of these facilities cannot be overstated. Make sure to pass what you learn on to your contractor.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Logistics incorporates the complexity of integrating information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling and packaging. According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) 23rd Annual State of Logistics Report (authored by transportation consultant Rosalyn Wilson of Delcan, Inc.)

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry. ICAD worked with Austin Consulting and Foote Consulting Group (The Austin Team) to develop the program. GEORGIA IS “MARKET READY”.

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

Business Facilities

Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by transportation consultant, Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Parsons Corporation, the report tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 supply chain.

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

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The certification process involves developers—working closely with their local officials, utility partners and consultants—to become better prepared to market their sites with specific site-related information and community data. Continued presence on Georgia Allies electronic newsletter targeted to companies and location consultants.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

For the purposes of this definition, accountability means that the Federal agency reports the real property on its financial statements and inventory records. 2) Was formulated through consultation by appropriate Federal agencies in a manner that afforded an opportunity for diverse views to be considered. “No

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

For the purposes of this definition, accountability means that the Federal agency reports the real property on its financial statements and inventory records. 2) Was formulated through consultation by appropriate Federal agencies in a manner that afforded an opportunity for diverse views to be considered. “No