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

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Logistics incorporates the complexity of integrating information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling and packaging. business logistics costs include three main categories: Inventory Carrying, Transportation and Administration. Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St. trillion in 2011, a 6.6

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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billion signature I-74 bridge, where tens of thousands of people will travel back and forth between the states every day. Louis, Kansas City, Des Moines, Indianapolis and Omaha. The Quad Cities is a bi-state region located on the board of Iowa and Illinois. Photo: Quad Cities Chamber). Construction is underway on the new $1.4

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

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percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. Four sections are now open to travelers. The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Off the Clock • Working out • Traveling • Crushing it as a single mom with a full-time career. Off the Clock • Spending time with family • Golf • Cooking • Travel . Education • BA, Communications, The University of Kansas. Off the Clock • Traveling and exploring the culinary scene, live music, and beaches.

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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.” There is no inventory tax, which is particularly advantageous to distribution companies. Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Inventory is exempt from property tax. Bond proceeds cannot be used for working capital or inventory. No personal property or inventory taxes. Inventory Tax Exemption: Effective January 1, 2011, business inventory is exempt from state property taxes (0.15 Real property taxes are among the lowest in the country.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Loan proceeds are to be used for working capital, inventory, equipment purchase, and real property improvements but cannot be used for refinancing of existing debt or outstanding debt payments. Funds may be used to acquire equipment, make leasehold improvements, purchase recycled raw materials and inventory or acquire real property.

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