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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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For example, the Mercedes-Benz semi-autonomous truck prototype scheduled for release in 2025 has a computer that will not completely replace the driver, but will allow them to do other things inside of the cabin. In its 2017 fiscal year, Nashville International Airport (BNA), the region’s conduit for air travel, served a record-breaking 13.5

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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AOE’s can range from large urban airports with heavy scheduled passenger service to small rural airports serving general aviation. As the region’s conduit to travel, BNA often serves as the first and last impression of Nashville for travelers. million travelers, a nearly 10 percent increase over the previous year.

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Tom Lyerla, the standard bearer

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And when Ralph and Vern asked Tom if he’d consider traveling, Tom responded, “That’s fine with me.”. The out-of-town job took him to Kansas City for a restaurant chain called Chutes, which delivered food by pneumatic tube—just like at the bank drive-through, but for hamburgers, fries or their signature “Chute the Works” sandwich.

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

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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. “In Four sections are now open to travelers. Section 5 is scheduled to be finished by June 2017. Section 6 will join with I-465 in the years to follow.

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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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From New Mexico, it’s possible to reach Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma and Utah within one day’s trucking, and California markets in two days. Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St. The Joplin Metro area’s position for serving national markets is nearly as advantageous as Chicago or Kansas City.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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All sites are within five miles of Interstate 80, and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe mainline travels east/west, which gives rail access to a bevy of manufacturers, agri-business and logistic companies alike. Highway 81, otherwise known as the Pan-American Expressway Corridor, allowing for travel in any direction.