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Mighty Mississippi: Where Innovation Drives the Automotive Industry

Some of the world’s most innovative companies are increasingly planting roots in Mississippi. And others, who have long been valued corporate partners...

BMW Plant Spartanburg is the company’s largest manufacturing facility in the world. Photo Courtesy of BMW

Southern Hospitality: From Emerging Industries to Advanced Manufacturing, South Carolina’s Business-Friendly Environment Welcomes Companies of All Types

It’s no secret: South Carolina is on the cutting edge as a global leader in business. The state’s mission is to create economic opportunities to incre...

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Maximum Overdrive: Trends in the U.S. Automotive Industry

The automobile industry has recovered from the slowdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic. Challenges remain, however. The chip shortage remains a problem, an...

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Keeping the Nation Fed: Supporting the American Food Supply Chain

The way we eat has changed. We like healthy convenience food. We expect a variety of produce. We may be doing larger shopping less often thanks to the...

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Aluminum Gets Stronger Under Global Pressure

Volatility in aluminum prices over the past decade resulted in many starts and stops in investment, with aluminum site selection activity trailing the...

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2022 Brings Unique Challenges to the Global Supply Chain

As we approach a third year of COVID-19, businesses are still facing supply chain disruptions. There is no single root cause for the problem. We began...

Between 2015 and 2025, The Port of Virginia will have invested $1.5 billion in its infrastructure – creating a network of six terminals that can handle any type of cargo. Photo Courtesy of Virginia International Gateway

Strengthening the Spirit of Virginia

Virginia’s historic leadership position can be attributed to a number of assets, including a pro-business environment, top-tier education system, and ...

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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...

Renowned for its endless sunshine and picturesque landscapes, Arizona has earned a reputation as a technology and manufacturing powerhouse

Solving the Skills Shortage: How Workforce-Savvy Arizona Attracts Top Talent

Renowned for its endless sunshine and picturesque landscapes, Arizona has earned a reputation as a technology and manufacturing powerhouse.

Louisiana provides access to international trade routes via six Mississippi River deep draft ports – including the Port of Greater Baton Rouge, just upriver from Louisiana State University’s iconic Tiger Stadium – which combine to carry 25 percent of all U.S. waterborne commerce. Photo Courtesy of Tim Mueller Photography

Louisiana Skillfully Navigates Choppy Economic Waters

The return on those investments is higher than ever in today’s interconnected global economy. As supply chain logistics grow ever more critical and co...