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An industry’s and company’s life
cycle has a direct bearing
on its location strategy
and site selection
decisions.
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Logistics/Infrastructure >>

Fueling Change in Intermodal Transportation

Fueling Change in Intermodal Transportation
The high cost of fuel is leading to fundamental changes in intermodal transportation, putting more emphasis on water and rail. And that’s driving the creation of more intermodal facilities. More
Site Selection/Facility Planning >>

The New Railroad Resurgence

Railroad Resurgence
America’s railroads are experiencing an unprecedented expansion, and businesses are taking notice as they make their site selection decisions. More
Energy/Environment >>

Green(Ware)house Effect

Green(Ware)house Effect
From fuel conservation to the latest in lighting, heating, and cooling technologies, numerous means are available to help a company “green” its supply chain. More
Special Publications >>

Do the Clouds Hovering Over the U.S. Auto Industry Have a Silver Lining?

The feeling is inescapable: automotive manufacturing seems to be an industry that’s run out of gas. That’s certainly the story that can be gleaned from the business headlines these days. More
Special Publications >>

Making the Most of Auto Industry Incentives

Driven by consumer demand for fuel efficiency and alternative fuel vehicles, the automotive supply chain has been deeply affected by the cuts in production of SUVs and trucks, plant closures, and shifts in production location. More
Special Publications >>

Logistics Challenges in a Changing Auto Industry

The basic economics are changing for the American automobile industry at an alarming rate. More
CORPORATE SURVEY SITE SELECTION FACTORS
Proximity to major markets

Who Needs — Or Wants — to be Near The Consumer?

Proximity to major markets was only ranked 10th in importance by the respondents to Area Development’s 2007 Corporate Survey, but economic and environmental trends may increase this factor’s relevance. More
Highway Accessibility

Highway Accessibility Underpins Location Decisions

Highway accessibility — the number-one ranked factor by Area Development’s 2007 Corporate Survey respondents — undeniably forms the essential nexus between workers, suppliers, producers, distributors, and markets. More
VIEWPOINT
Steve Penrose

First Person: Steve Penrose... Senior Vice President... Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

Steve Penrose, Senior Vice President, Automatic Data Processing (ADP), says whatever city we choose has a good quality of life, and we make sure it is a place where people will stay or want to relocate to. More
Scott Beckett

In Focus: Effective Energy Management for a Healthy Bottom Line

Scott Beckett, Director of Commercial–Industrial Sales, Americas at Trane, says effective energy management is no longer an option — it is a strategic business necessity. More
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