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Adapting to the Shifting Corporate HQ Landscape

Savings from lower ongoing operating costs are a strong potential benefit of headquarters relocations. Once achieved, these cost savings can be signif...

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Eliminating Uncertainties in the Logistics Site Selection Process

A promising approach in logistics is the integration of real-time data analytics and AI. These technologies can provide insights into market condition...

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Why It’s So Important to Offer Flexibility to Manufacturing Employees

More workers than ever before are seeking employment that allows for working from home or provides increased flexibility. However, with the ongoing la...

OSHA preparation

OSHA May Seek Rule Change that Opens the Door to Union Organizers

OSHA’s “Fairfax Memo” has been the subject of considerable debate, and the organization has said it may return to it. As we await OSHA’s next move and...

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Readying Supply Chains for the Coming Energy Revolution

As the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and other government policies are spurring electric vehicles (EVs) and green fuels to scale up quickly, there is ...

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The 3-2-2 Workweek and its Impact on Corporate Real Estate

Managers are wrestling with the concept of hybrid work schedules. Some feel that in-person staffing is a necessity for business continuity, while othe...

Green Manufacturing

Is Green Becoming the Color of Advanced Manufacturing?

In recent years, many companies have recognized the potential to use advanced manufacturing techniques to green their production.

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The Future of Automotive

In 2011, global sales of EVs were hardly a blip on the radar. Last year, they accounted for nearly nine percent of new car sales globally, up from 4.1...

Logistics

The Dizzying, Inevitable Evolution of a Post-Pandemic Supply Chain

Businesses navigating logistics disruptions seek a lifeline in the form of supply chain assessments, optimization and logistics. There is a high level...

Housing

Workforce Housing: The New Employer Issue

The demand for housing that can be afforded by the workforce has increased in various portions of the country. As employers seek to recruit skilled ta...