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Transition to a Non-Carbon Energy Future: Why We Should All Be Carbon-Obsessed

In response to evolving demand, manufacturers are pursuing ways to limit the carbon emissions assigned to their products, known as “embodied carbon.” ...

American Battery Factory selected Tucson for its first battery cell gigafactory and headquarters. Photo Courtesy of ABF

How Sustainability Became “Made in Arizona”

Arizona’s conservation and focus on the future contribute to its premier business environment, one well-suited for manufacturing. Advantages such as m...

As the only East Coast port with authorization for 55-foot channels, The Port of Virginia boasts no height restrictions and contains double-stack rail service with two Class I railroads, enabling it to transport cargo to 75 percent of the U.S. population within 48 hours. Photo Courtesy of Virginia Port Authority

Virginia: America’s East Coast Logistics Hub

Virginia offers unparalleled access to markets from its location on the East Coast, complemented by an extensive transportation infrastructure. Virgin...

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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 ...

Supply chain management students at the University of Arkansas participate in a corporate engagement event prior to the spring 2020 career fair at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Photo Courtesy of David Speer, Sam M. Walton College of Business.

Arkansas Delivers When It Comes to Supply Chain Management

Delivering products to customers around the world is the goal of every business, but no state delivers quite like Arkansas. Arkansans know how to succ...

Constructed with the help of Nunez Community College students in partnership with Boeing, Artemis further cements Louisiana’s role in space exploration. Thanks to the LED FastStart team who traveled to other aerospace programs to assess the necessary tools, curriculum and equipment needed, LED paved the way for Nunez’s Aerospace Manufacturing Technology Program. Photo Courtesy of NASA

Louisiana Empowers Business Prosperity

Companies establishing their first Louisiana ventures are welcomed by the state’s pro-business ecosystem committed to supplying the resources necessar...

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Ontario Is On the Move

Data from Statistics Canada have revealed that Ontario is economically on the move. Employment in Ontario increased by 15,600 jobs in February 2023, a...

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Engines of Economic Expansion: Ports, Inland Ports and Depots

Following the lessons learned during COVID-19, many U.S. ports are making changes to accommodate higher traffic, different supply chains and changes i...

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3 Digitalization Strategies Driving Supply Chain Resiliency

Labor shortages, shipping cost surges, new patterns of production and consumption have played a role in disrupting business logistics, upending market...

State and company leaders cut the ribbon at Our Next Energy’s new headquarters in Novi, Michigan in October 2022. Photo Courtesy of Michigan’s Executive Office of the Governor

Rising to the Moment: Building the Future in Michigan

In today’s economy, the State of Michigan is rising to this monumental moment to show the world what it has to offer, demonstrating its leadership in ...