In this issue, our features examine supply chain management issues and strategies that help drive domestic economic growth. Our Sites & Programs offers an update on major U.S. ports, and our Shortlist examines America’s Top Sites for Business Development: a compendium of locations from across the country that include critical business infrastructure, workforce and transportation. Regionally, we’re presenting six locations – Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Virginia and Pennsylvania – that are ready for expansions and greenfield projects.
The core piece of any successful operational transformation is leadership buy-in. The process of seeking improvement and achieving operational excellence will not work unless leadership is the driving force at all levels of the organization. If that initial leadership commitment isn't firmly in place, even the most compelling data will not drive action. more....