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Dennis J. Donovan

Wadley-Donovan-Gutshaw Consulting


Dennis J. Donovan

Dennis J. Donovan is a principal of Wadley-Donovan-Gutshaw Consulting headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey. WDGC has been advising corporations on industrial location for more than 30 years. The firm’s client base includes a variety of food processing companies.


Article | August 31, 2012
The 66 Latest Trends and Topics in Manufacturing Site Selection   

By: Dennis J. Donovan

Location decisions for manufacturing plants are being influenced by a great number of current/emerging trends, including “shoring” decisions and...more >>


Article | November 14, 2011
Fabricated Metals Site Selection Trends   

By: Dennis J. Donovan

This article addresses site selection dynamics pertaining to the fabricated metals sector. Fabricated metals is among the industries emerging...more >>


Article | September 9, 2011
Corporate Site Selection in 2011/2012   

By: Dennis J. Donovan

The site selection industry was in a state of depression from 2008 through most of 2010. Main culprit was a “perfect storm” economic downturn....more >>


Article | May 12, 2011
Aerospace Site Selection Trends   

By: Dennis J. Donovan

This article addresses site selection dynamics pertaining to the aerospace sector. Principal focus is on commercial and defense as opposed to airport...more >>


Article | June 30, 2010
Alternative Energy Equipment Manufacturing   

By: Dennis J. Donovan

Both the solar and wind equipment industries are composed of separate products and manufacturing processes. A few companies are vertically integrated...more >>


Article | December 31, 2009
Food Processing Location Trends   

By: Dennis J. Donovan

This article examines locational trends influencing the geographic deployment of food processing manufacturing plants. 


Article | February 28, 2009
The Headquarters Relocation Challenge   

By: Dennis J. Donovan

Relocating corporate headquarters constitutes a momentous decision for any business enterprise. While there may be compelling reasons to move, risks...more >>


Article | December 31, 2008
Insights: Economic Development Website Underperformance   

By: Dennis J. Donovan

Economic development (ED) websites comprise an indispensable tool for the corporate site selector as well as the most cost-effective marketing medium...more >>


Article | February 29, 2008
Nearshoring   

By: Dennis J. Donovan

Most larger, and an increasing number of smaller, corporations are adopting an allshore (or multishore) strategy for the geographic deployment of...more >>


Article | February 28, 2007
Best Approaches Toward Manufacturing and Distribution Facilities Location   

By: Dennis J. Donovan

This article illustrates the main differences and also the commonalities associated with the execution of location strategy for manufacturing and...more >>