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AUTOMOTIVE SITE GUIDE
How to Site Your Next Facility: Site Selection Factors for Automotive Suppliers
By Dr. C. R. (Buzz) Canup, President, Canup & Associates, Inc.
(Automotive Site Guide Aug/Sep 07)
The site selection criteria and factors used in performing site location studies for automotive suppliers vary broadly across the industry. More Creating a Win-Win Situation: Incentives Opportunities for Auto Companies in Transition
By Larry Kramer, Incentis Group (Automotive Site Guide Aug/Sep 07)
How does an automotive manufacturer or supplier convince a state or community that economic incentives will play a vital role in enhancing the competitiveness and long-term viability of its operations? MoreEvolving Third-Party Logistics in the Auto Industry
By Kerry Zielinski, Director of Business Development, CEVA Logistics
(Automotive Site Guide Aug/Sep 07)
In the automotive industry these days, many companies are looking at strategic advantages in logistics to reduce costs. More Automotive Site Guide: Profiles
Automotive Site Guide (Aug/Sep 07)
Sponsoring organizations have provided profiles on their locations, which are becoming auto-related manufacturing hubs. MoreBIOTECH LOCATION GUIDE
Biotech Incentives Help Create Winning Locations
By Tom Stringer, Director, Business Incentives Advisory; and Scot Butcher, Managing Director; Duff & Phelps LLC (Biotech Location Guide Apr/May 07)
Biotechnology has been and remains one of the most sought-after industries in economic development. The huge opportunities, dynamic growth, and high talent pool skill sets generated by the industry make biotech companies very attractive candidate companies in the eyes of state and local economic development officials. MoreWhere Should You Locate Your Next Biotech Facility?
By Jonathan Sangster, Senior Managing Director, CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) (Biotech Location Guide Apr/May 07)
It is acknowledged that the definition of “biotech” is broad and can include the life sciences, bio-pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies, medical technologies, and more. It is further recognized that biotech projects can cross a wide spectrum, from early-stage development to commercial production. MoreBiotech Location Guide: Profiles
Biotech Location Guide (Apr/May 07)
Sponsoring organizations have provided profiles on their locations, which are becoming biotech hubs. MoreLOGISTICS DISTRIBUTION & WAREHOUSING
Intermodal Trends: What Should We Expect in the International Supply-Chain System?
By Curtis D. Spencer, President; IMS Worldwide, Inc., Houston, Texas (Logistics Distribution & Warehousing Aug/Sep 07)
The international supply chain is evolving to meet the need for consistency, increased velocity and visibility, and the incorporation of emerging technologies. MoreLogistics Information Management: How Is the Broker’s Role Becoming Enhanced in the Warehouse Site Selection Process?
By Jon DeCesare, CEO/President, World Class Logistics Consulting, Inc.
(Logistics Distribution & Warehousing Aug/Sep 07)
Brokers should act as logistics information
managers and develop a matrix of a site’s
location parameters. More An Explosion of 3PL Services:
How Are These Expanding to Meet Customer Needs?
By William Atkinson (Logistics Distribution & Warehousing Aug/Sep 07)
A host of new services are turning 3PLs into company “partners” in the logistics process. MoreLogistics Distribution & Warehousing: Profiles
Logistics Distribution & Warehousing (Aug/Sep 07)
Sponsoring organizations have provided profiles on their locations, which are becoming logistics hubs. MoreSOUTHERN TECHNOLOGY SITES
The Southern Spirit of Innovation
By Steve Stackhouse (Aug 07)
The South’s participation in the “innovation economy” includes initiatives to build R&D and boost prosperity in the region’s high-tech industries. MoreOpportunities for Technology Firms Abound
By John M. Rhodes, Senior Principal, Moran, Stahl & Boyer, LLC (Aug 07)
From automotive to aerospace to life sciences, technology companies are taking advantage of the unique opportunities presented in the Southern United States. MoreAn In-Depth Look at the Southern States
By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Aug 07)
The Southern states are thriving, thanks to entrepreneurs with innovative high-tech ideas, strong public and private investment, and enthusiastic support from state and local governments. MoreSTATE RESOURCES
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