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2013 Executive Survey on Supply Chain Sustainability

2013 Executive Survey on Supply Chain Sustainability

AlixPartners’ 2013 Executive Survey on Supply Chain Sustainability reveals that even though most supply chain executives agree that sustainability is becoming an increasingly important issue among...

2014 State Business Tax Climate Index

2014 State Business Tax Climate Index

The Index compares the states on over 100 different variables in the five important areas of taxation and adding the results up to a final, overall ranking. This approach rewards states on...

North America Industrial Outlook - Q2 2013

North America Industrial Outlook - Q2 2013

Speculative construction is back and is becoming prevalent in logistics corridors, with future announcements anticipated in a handful of secondary markets. Tenant requirements are largely focused...

Advanced Manufacturing in the American South: An Economic Analysis Supporting Regional...

Advanced Manufacturing in the American South: An Economic Analysis Supporting Regional Development

MAPI (Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation) Provides "An Economic Analysis Supporting Regional Development" in the report "Advanced Manufacturing in the American South."

Q2 First Look at Industrial: 150MSF of Active Demand

Q2 First Look at Industrial: 150MSF of Active Demand

Jones Lang La Salle Research just released its quarterly first look at the U.S. industrial sector - here is a snapshot of some key observations.

Economic Impact Analysis of Georgia's Aerospace Industry

Economic Impact Analysis of Georgia's Aerospace Industry

The economic impact study of Georgia’s aerospace industry measured the industry’s contribution to the state’s economy in 2011 by quantifying its activity in terms of economic output, employment,...

Shale Gas, Competitiveness and New US Chemical Industry Investment: An Analysis of...

Shale Gas, Competitiveness and New US Chemical Industry Investment: An Analysis of Announced Projects

American Chemistry Council’s new report examines the economic benefits of U.S. chemical industry investments. The study analyzes 97 chemical industry investment projects – valued at $71.7 billion...

46th Annual Corporate Relocation Survey Results

46th Annual Corporate Relocation Survey Results

Atlas Van Lines 46th Annual Corporate Relocation Survey indicates 36% of firms saw relocation volumes increase, 30% saw budgets increase.

The Contribution of the Japanese-Branded Automotive Industry to the United States Economy

The Contribution of the Japanese-Branded Automotive Industry to the United States Economy

In a new study by Rutgers University professor Thomas Prusa, the Japanese auto industry is responsible for 1.2 million U.S. jobs based on the U.S. production and sales for Japanese-branded automakers....

AWEA U.S. Wind Industry First Quarter 2013 Market Report Executive Summary

AWEA U.S. Wind Industry First Quarter 2013 Market Report Executive Summary

American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), the hub of the wind energy industry, presents up-to-date information on the wind industry.