Q4 2005 | Trade and Industry Development

Q4 2005

Trade & Industry Development Magazine

New advances in technology are reshaping the retail community – bringing new ways of streamlining processes and helping retailers become truly customer-focused. RILA’s article in “Industry Outlook” discusses the key to providing the level of service that consumers expect. IWLA’s article focuses on key objectives of today’s warehouse logistics firms and the business aspects impacting the warehouse logistics industry.
 
Consumer demands, global sourcing challenges and limited capacity across multiple transportation modes force every retailer to take continuous looks at their distribution network. Our “Logistics” article will help you ask yourself questions to ensure proper site selection.
 
Be sure to read the area “Spotlights” provided by Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Wisconsin. These articles give valuable information and encourage you to consider locating your next facility in their area.

In this issue

Texas: A Superior Place to Do Business

BY: Governor Rick Perry

With a tax burden that is 32 percent lower than the national average, ground-breaking economic development investment funds, its own power grid, historic tort reform legislation, and 50 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the state, it is no surprise that Texas has gained 300,000 new jobs over thepast two-and-a-half years. more....