In this issue, our features take an in-depth look at supply chain management and aluminum manufacturing and processing. Our Sites & Programs feature covers ports and inland ports, and our Shortlist examines America’s Top Sites for Business Prosperity: a compendium of locations from all across the country that include critical business infrastructure and transportation. Regionally, we’re presenting six locations – Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Virginia and Washington – that are ready for expansions and greenfield projects.
Michigan consistently ranks as the number-one site for automotive and mobility R&D, and Michigan’s automakers continue to help build an economy that is equitable and environmentally conscious. Michigan’s automotive manufacturing employment represents nearly 22 percent of the total U.S. industry workforce. more....